Stunning grounds, most awesome building.. Just an exceptional day out in every way.. The guides were fun and very knowledgeable.. The artifacts found in the house amazing.. Will go back again in the summer to see the gardens again
We visit here loads,. with the kids, dogs or just us for a walk. There is so much space and lots of areas you cane get away from the crowds. Kids park is great fun too. We tend to bring a picnic as cafe not very good. Can spend a full day easily
Even if you aren't a Pride and Prejudice fan (which is why we went out of our way to visit), Lyme House and Park is one of the more spectacular English country estates you could ever hope to visit. A walk in the gardens and around the lake affords the best views of the house and you could easily spend a few hours ambling through the park. The inside of the house is also very pleasant.
Beautiful country house and estate, maintained brilliantly by the National Trust. May look familiar as it has been the setting for several TV dramas and films - the most famous scene starred Colin Firth as Mr Darcy in Pride and Prejudice. The restaurant and cafe are both good and always busy, we are regular visitors!
We spent a lovely time looking around the house and gardens. The staff in each room were very informative and we learned a lot about the history of the house. My son is a member of the National Trust so we didn't have to pay to park as he had a car parking pass. If you show your membership is it free to park. The café was very busy and we had a long wait but it was half term. Good choice of food, snacks. We sat outside even though it was cold our coffee warmed us up. It was full inside. Definitely worth a visit if you like old houses and walks.
This old house & park is a credit to the National Trust and a full day can be spent here. The house itself has a lot of its original furniture and restored to how life must of been for the elite of the time. The garden and park beautiful. The restaurant and tearooms are also good.
Lovely place with wonderful gardens. We came when it was snowing and that added something extra special. Staff incredibly helpful and attentive. Very keen to go the extra mile.
There is enough to do at Lyme House and Park to keep you interested for the whole day. The house is a fascinating mix of the Elizabethan and Georgian periods with much to see, and there are knowledgeable and friendly NT volunteers in the rooms. The gardens are worth a visit regardless of the time of year, and there are plenty of walks in the Park itself. Combined with a good cafe and a large children's play area, it makes for an excellent day out - a rival to nearby Chatsworth.
On way home North after holiday in Staffordshire and called in to visit as we are N.T. members.Please be aware the only entrance/exit to the estate is off the busy A6 and coming from the east it is a very tight turn in.The hall is in a lovely setting with the beautiful " reflection lake " beside it. Note , for Pride and Prejudice fans , this is not the lake in the famous Darcey scene , that one is about a 30 minute walk from the house.The house is very good to look round with plenty of informative guides to help you enjoy the rooms.The grounds are very extensive with lots of walking opportunities.I nearly marked the visit down to 3 stars ( average ) because of very poor refreshments in the servants tea room.Wish there was a 3.5 star good rating on trip advisor. Very small cardboard cups of something that vaguely resembled coffee....more like discoloured hot water and little slices of overpriced cake was not a good experience. DIdn't go into the main restaurant as only wanted a snack so can't comment on that.In general the N.T. should look at its catering and revamp it.Enjoyed the visit anyway.
Fabulous national trust property with grand house extensive grounds & kids adventure playground. Only let down was the little cafe near the playground which was beyond disorganised and took over half an hour to get down a queue of 20 people!