Lyme Park
Cheshire, England
Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Entry pass
- National Trust Explorer Pass
- Stays
- Overnight accommodation available
Pinpoint
Disley, Stockport SK12 2NR
Telephone 01663 762023
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
Visitor essentials
- Parking
- Car park at SK12 2NR (park in marked bays); house and gardens a 0.2 mile / 5-minute walk up a steep incline; accessible parking near the orangery; limited large-vehicle parking
- Access
- Step-free pathway from the car park up to the north front of the house; accessible parking; level-access and accessible toilets in the Timber Yard; wheelchairs and shuttle buggy/minibus available; designated Tramper routes in the garden
- Facilities
- Timber Yard Cafe, House Tearoom, refreshment kiosk, Hall Shop and Timber Yard Shop, pre-loved bookshop, Crow Wood playscape, picnic benches, toilets
- Dogs
- Dogs on short leads in the estate and formal gardens daily, with off-lead areas available; assistance dogs welcome in all areas
- Safety
- Steep incline from the car park to the house and gardens; 1,400 acres of rugged moorland and ancient woodland
Lyme Park is a grand Palladian mansion best known to many visitors as Pemberley in the BBC's 1995 Pride and Prejudice adaptation, though its history runs back further to a medieval hunting lodge, with Elizabethan features still visible. Reviewers rate both the house tours and the walking trails on the wider estate, on the edge of the Peak District.
Worth the trip
The Elizabethan features surviving within the later Palladian remodelling, tracing the house's layers of history back to its medieval origins.
Before you go
Look out for the "behind the scenes" guided tour if it's available - reviewers rate it above the standard route through the main rooms.
Reviewers consistently praise Lyme Park's extensive parkland, deer herd and varied walking trails, alongside a historic house filled with character that knowledgeable room guides help bring to life. The behind-the-scenes servants' quarters tour is highlighted by more than one reviewer as particularly informative. One visitor notes the indoor cafe had limited hot-weather food options left by early afternoon on a busy day, though the alternative outdoor cafe was available. Overall the grounds are described as vast enough to need a full day, with ramped routes available for accessible garden exploring.
Grand Palladian mansion used as Pemberley in the BBC's 1995 Pride and Prejudice
“A gorgeous quintessential National trust house done out in Regency era decor. Extensive grounds that really need a whole day to walk and explore and beautiful gardens with ramp routes for access”- Katherine Jones, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Facilities
- “There is another cafe outside serving pizza and other items but we decided to go with the indoor cafe offering that was left too save time.” - Jo Banks
Common questions about Lyme Park
Where is Lyme Park?
Lyme Park is in Cheshire, England, at Disley, Stockport SK12 2NR.
Do you need a ticket to visit Lyme Park?
Yes - Lyme Park is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by National Trust. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
Can you stay overnight at Lyme Park?
Yes - Lyme Park offers bookable accommodation, so you can spend the night in the stately home itself or within its grounds. See the Stately Homes You Can Sleep In guide for the full list and how each stay works.
What is the highlight of visiting Lyme Park?
The Elizabethan features surviving within the later Palladian remodelling, tracing the house's layers of history back to its medieval origins.
Is Lyme Park a ruin or still intact?
Lyme Park is largely intact - Grand Palladian mansion used as Pemberley in the BBC's 1995 Pride and Prejudice.
