Friday 29 April 2011

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.

4 comments:

  1. What a lovely estate indeed! I'm glad to see you've joined the City Daily Photo blog community! Welcome and enjoy the ride!
    Warm regards from EAGAN daily photo

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  2. I have been here once many years ago, nice place.
    Welcome to the CDP community, I have just noticed you.
    Paul at Leeds daily photo

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  3. Europeans do this massed planting so well. I have just spent a month in Paris, and the beds of daffodils have given way to beds of tulips and I could see the Iris and then the Roses, all waiting in line for there month in the spotlight.

    Very lovely ...

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