Lyme Cage Opening
Lyme Park, Disley, Cheshire, SK12 2NX
For Heritage Open Day 2026, we're opening the doors to one of Lyme's most iconic landmarks.
Perched high on Lyme's moorland, The Cage is a Grade II* listed building that has stood watch over the landscape for centuries. From its elevated position, visitors can enjoy spectacular views stretching across the Cheshire Plain, towards Manchester's industrial skyline and the rolling peaks of Derbyshire.
Thought to have been built as a hunting lodge or banqueting house, The Cage has had many lives over the years. Its fascinating history includes rumoured use as a lock-up for poachers, accommodation for estate workers, and even a refuge for the Disley Home Guard during the Second World War.
Join our knowledgeable volunteers for a rare opportunity to explore this remarkable building, discover the stories behind its walls, and hear some of the legends of ghosts and secret passages that continue to surround it.
Please note: Routes to The Cage include uneven and undulating terrain. Access to the upper floors is via a narrow spiral staircase and may not be suitable for all visitors.
Opening times vary across the estate. Please visit our website for the latest information before your visit.
Timings
- Saturday 12 September:
- 12:00 - 15:00
Location & directions
Lyme Park, Disley, Cheshire, SK12 2NX
- Directions:
- Full information can be found on our website. We anticipate it will be busy so if you can, please consider travelling by public transport. Show your bus or train ticket for 10% off your café order.
- Contact on day:
- Estate Office
- Telephone number:
- +441663762023
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Visit AccessAble for more information; https://www.accessable.co.uk/national-trust/lyme-national-trust.
Additional information
We expect the car park to be busy, please consider arriving outside of the peak times 11am-2pm or utilise public transport for your journey to Lyme. We are a short walk from Disley train station and the A6 bus route, visitors can utilise our minibus service from the admissions kiosk for moving around site. Once you're here visit the information kiosk or ticket office to speak to a member of the team about what's on! Whether you’ve not visited in a while, or never visited before we can’t wait to welcome you to Lyme.
