Lyme Park

Park Historic country estate with mansion and deer park

Lyme Park, a large estate in Cheshire, draws walkers and house visitors to its Georgian mansion, formal gardens, deer park and countryside trails; film fans also seek the house’s TV connections.

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Lyme Park is a large country estate with a historic house and extensive parkland near Disley in Cheshire, England. It is managed by the National Trust and is notable for its house, gardens and deer park.

The core of the house dates to the 16th century and the property was altered and extended in subsequent centuries, giving it a mix of architectural styles. Over time the estate evolved from a private country seat to a publicly accessible site under National Trust care.

Situated in the Peak District fringe near the village of Disley in Cheshire, roughly to the south-east of Manchester and within easy driving distance of Stockport and surrounding towns.

  • Filming location: The estate comprises extensive landscaped parkland with long walking routes, and the house was used as the exterior of Mr Darcy's Pemberley in the 1995 BBC production of Pride and Prejudice.

What to See #

  • Lyme Hall: The main country house contains a 16th-century core with later remodelling and formal rooms that were used as the filming location for the 1995 BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice.
  • Park and gardens: The surrounding parkland includes formal gardens and a deer park stretching across the estate that is managed for public access and walking routes.
Lyme Park
Lyme Park, Disley, Stockport SK12 2NR, England
53.3570, -2.0536
Grounds: Daily 8:30am-6pm (seasonal); House and tearoom hours vary seasonally - check National Trust site
Adults ~£10-£12, concessions and National Trust members free (check official site)

How to Get to Lyme Park #

By train: Disley station (on the Manchester Piccadilly-Hazel Grove line) is the nearest; it’s a 25-minute walk or short taxi to the main entrance. By road: from Manchester or Stockport take the A6 to Disley; postcode SK12 2NR for sat-nav. National Trust runs signposted parking at the estate.

Tips for Visiting Lyme Park #

  • Use the Disley (A6) entrance if arriving by car; the main house is a short walk from the car park.
  • Go for the deer park loop (west of the house) in late afternoon - deer are most active then.
  • If visiting for the Pride and Prejudice connection, time the house visit - it can close earlier than park grounds.
  • Bring a small picnic and a blanket; the terraced lawns on sunny days attract lawn-worshipping locals.

Best Time to Visit Lyme Park #

Best in late spring through early autumn for gardens, views and accessible house hours; winter offers stark parkland but shorter opening times.

Spring-Early Summer
April-June · 8-20°C
Bluebells and beds awaken; gardens and the arboretum show new growth.
Autumn
September-November · 5-15°C
Dramatic light and leaf colour across the deer park; quieter on weekdays.

Weather & Climate near Lyme Park #

Climate

Lyme Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 1°C to 19°C. Moderate rainfall (955 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.9h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
13.8h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
15.7h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
16.7h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
12° 19°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
16.2h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 19°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
14.6h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
16°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
13°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 99 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.4h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.3h daylight

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