May Half Term
This half term, learn how to be a Garden Guardian and earn your first Looking after Lyme Badge.
- Booking not needed
- Admission applies
Pick up your Guardian Guide from the Ticket Office or Lyme shops which is buzzing with activities and games for both the young and young at heart. Follow the trail for imaginative play, sensory activities.
Will you…
Join the Bug Ball? Dress up as your favourite pollinator to join in the fun!
Find all the sensory bugs in the garden? Just like in real life, some are spiky, some are smooth and can be touched with care.
Take a Bug's Eye View? Lots of bugs come to life in spring, change your perspective to see what they’re all about.
Win the game of I-Spy? Use your Guardian Guide – what can you see?
What’s the buzz in Crow Wood? Welcome to The Hive to learn all about our VIPs – Very Important Pollinators – challenge your friends and family with waggle dances, races, and pollinator games!
Hive highlights:
Meet the bees – Who lives in a house like this, who’s in charge?
Bee in the moment – close your eyes and see what you can hear.
Honeycomb hive – who will make all their matches first?
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Suitable for all ages
- What to bring and wear
Suitable outdoor clothing.
- Accessibility
The trail routes around the garden and Crow Wood are step free, however the pathway in Crow Wood is uneven.
Upcoming events
Free guided walk: Walk the walls at Lyme
Learn about how we care for the 18km of dry stone walls at Lyme and see exceptions views of Manchester and Cheshire on this guided walk.
Bogtastic Van
The Bogtastic Van it back! Join Moors for the Future and the Bogtastic Van at Lyme.
Dog walking social group
If you visit Lyme with your dog, why not join the dog walking group, giving you the chance to meet new people and your furry friend an opportunity to socialise with other dogs!
Afternoon Tea at Lyme
Enjoy a delicious treat before Concerts in the Chapel with a delicious Lyme afternoon tea.