Lyme
Lyme is a garden, park & outdoor in Cheshire, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.
| Price | Adult £9.90 · Child £5 · Family £24.80 Checked on the National Trust page (with Gift Aid): adult £9.90, child (5-17) £5.00, family £24.80. Under-5s and members free. Park and garden ticket; house, park and garden adult £20.90, child £10.50, family £52.30. |
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| Opening times | Example day: park and car park 8.30am-5pm; garden 10.30am-4pm; house 11am-4pm; Crow Wood Playscape 9.30am-4.30pm. |
| Best time to go | Dry days for the park and deer; house on wetter days. |
| School holiday tip | Early July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. |
| Best ages | All ages |
| If it rains | Outdoor: pick dry days |
| Food | Timber Yard Café, House Tearoom and a refreshment kiosk. |
| Money saver | Free or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic. |
| Top tips | National Trust house and deer park with the Crow Wood Playscape. |
| What to pack | Wellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream |
Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source
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