Skip to content
Skip to content

Behind closed doors tour - collections and conservation

The house at Lyme has many secrets from throughout the centuries. As part of this hour tour around the house, see what lies behind hidden cupboards, doors and cabinets, and how we care for Lyme's collection.

  • Booking essential

The tours are available on Wednesdays in November and January while the house is closed at 11am or 1pm.

Tickets include the private tour with a Lyme expert, and entry to the park and gardens.

Tours are limited to 10 people, booking essential. £17 non-members | £10 National Trust members. National trust members please show your card at admissions.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All National Trust Members (tour only)£10.00
All General admission and tour£17.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Suitable for ages 13 and above.

Meeting point

Meet in the courtyard, in front of the house.

What to bring and wear

Sturdy footwear and weather appropriate clothes.

Accessibility

This tour involves sets of tight and uneven staircases which makes this unsuitable for wheelchair users or those unsteady on their feet.

Upcoming events

Event

Behind closed doors tours - servants' quarters 

The house at Lyme has many secrets from throughout the centuries. As part of this hour tour see the servants' areas not usually on the house route and learn about their lives.

Event summary

on
18 Jan to 26 Jan 2025
at
11:00 to 12:00
+ 7 other dates or times
Event

Pooch Passport 

Explore top rated places for days out with dogs. Visit six participating places between 1 September 2024 and 28 February 2025 to collect your free treat and visit 12 for a second treat.

Event summary

on
18 Jan to 28 Feb 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 41 other dates or times
Event

February Half Term — Nature Scavenger Hunt 

Tick off one of your "50 Things to do before you're 11 3/4" and go on a scavenger hunt at Lyme

Event summary

on
15 Feb to 23 Feb 2025
at
10:30 to 16:00
+ 8 other dates or times
Event

February Half Term — Arty house activities 

Escape the rain into 600 years of history in the house at Lyme this half term with arty activities for the whole family.

Event summary

on
15 Feb to 23 Feb 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 7 other dates or times