Lyme Park, Cheshire

An early April snapshot of the many gardens in the grounds of the mansion at Lyme Park.

The estate was granted to Sir Thomas Danyers in 1346. It remained in the possession of the Legh family until 1946 when it was given to the National Trust. The house dates from the latter part of the 16th century. Modifications were made to it in the 1720s. Further modifications were made in the 19th century, especially to the interior. Formal gardens were created and developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The house, gardens and park have been used as locations for filming and they are open to the public.