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Lyme
Nearby · Disley
A grand house, gardens and extensive parkland beside the hills, near Disley, east of Poynton.
Plan your visit
Indoors & outdoorsFree & paid areasDogs in selected areas
180–300 minutesOur suggested time hereSuggested allowance for the house, garden and a park walk. Allow extra time for travel and meals.
- Admission
- Park-and-garden admission is charged, with a separate ticket including the house. A car-free offer provides free park-and-garden entry with a same-day bus/train ticket or bike helmet; check current terms.
- Access & terrain
- A step-free path leads from the car park to the house's north front. Accessible toilets, a Space to Change facility and loan wheelchairs are available; shuttle transport depends on availability.
- Dogs
- Dogs are welcome in park and gardens on short leads, with designated off-lead areas. The house permits assistance dogs only.
- Parking
- Visitor parking is included in the admission ticket; accessible spaces are available.
- Public transport
- Disley is the nearest railway station. The 199 bus stops at Burton Road West; house and gardens are farther inside the estate.
Sources & checked details
Checked 2026-09-19. Opening, admission and access arrangements can change; check the official guide before travelling.
National Trust: Lyme visitor information ↗National Trust: dog access ↗WHILE YOU’RE HERE
Around Poynton
Poynton Pool is a walk from the centre; Anson and its tearoom are in Higher Poynton and need a separate journey.
Journey labels start from the town centre. If you are at an outlying landmark, plan the journey from there separately.
A little wander
Poynton Pool and Park circuit
Walk from the town centreFollow the circular path alongside the pool and through the grassland, using the town council’s South Park Drive approach.
Another discovery
Anson Engine Museum
Drive from the town centreHead to Higher Poynton for the engine collection. Check seasonal Friday and steam-event openings before travelling.
Time for a pause
Anson Engine Museum tearoom
Drive from the town centreDrinks and confectionery provide a simple pause during a museum visit. Treat this as part of the Anson outing and check its opening date.
Sources & checked details
Checked 2026-09-19. These are suggestions, not turn-by-turn routes. Check opening days, access and any admission requirements before setting out.
Poynton Pool and Park circuit — official information ↗Anson Engine Museum — official information ↗Anson Engine Museum tearoom — official information ↗A little closer
Look around
- Grand house
- Reflecting water
- Estate parkland
Drag to turn the miniature, or zoom in to explore its details. An artistic impression of the place and its setting.
