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Things to do at Lyveden manor
With a manor house to see, plan your visit here, with historical talks, information on the garden design and our temporary exhibition space there's plenty to see and do.
Plan your day
There are plenty of things to see and do at Lyveden, so here's a few top tips for visiting and finding your way around.
Talks and tours at Lyveden
Join one of our knowledgeable volunteers on a historical tour through Lyveden's gardens, where you can see the accomplishments and misfortunes of Sir Thomas Tresham and his interrupted dream here at Lyveden. Please check with our friendly visitor reception team upon arrival for tour times, subject to volunteer availability.
Borrow an audio guide
Lyveden's audio guides take you through the history of this fascinating place. The guide relates the origins of the New Bield, why Sir Thomas Tresham’s dreams were never realised and the family’s infamous involvement in the Gunpowder Plot. Audio guides can be collected from the shepherds hut at visitor reception for no additional cost.
Visit the manor
Visit the grade I-listed house, acquired by the Trust in 2013, and discover more about Thomas Tresham and his garden design at Lyveden. Look out for the oak staircase constructed in 2000 as an exact replica of the original which was removed in 1920 to America. Upstairs in Common Room you'll find the carefully curated second-hand bookshop, as well as an art exhibition from students at the local Tresham College.
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Visiting Lyveden with your dog
Lyveden is a three pawprint rated place. Dogs kept on short leads are welcome throughout the garden at Lyveden and on the ground floor of the Manor. Share your day with your dog as you explore woodland and the Northamptonshire countryside together.