Heritage Open Days - Lyveden

About

Intriguing Elizabethan lodge and moated garden. Set in the heart of rural Northamptonshire, Lyveden is a remarkable survivor of the Elizabethan age. Begun by Sir Thomas Tresham to symbolise his Catholic faith, Lyveden remains incomplete.

There are tranquil moats, viewing terraces and an Elizabethan orchard to explore, as well as an enigmatic garden lodge covered in religious symbols. The full extent of Sir Thomas's symbolic design remains unexplained to this day.

Our audio guide describes Sir Thomas’s dream and how it all ended in a nightmare for the Tresham family with their involvement in the Gunpowder Plot.

Lyveden is also the perfect starting point to explore the Lyveden Way, a circular path through beautiful meadows, woodland and villages.

Event Times

Saturday 10 September: 1000-1600
Saturday 17 September: 1000-1600

No booking required

Access

Accessible parking, 100 yards Partly accessible grounds, grass and uneven paths, limited benches around the site. Rural location with narrow lanes. The access track to Lyveden is shared with local farmers, please take care when using. Designated accessible parking available close to visitor reception. We have very limited availability of mobility scooter hire. This must be pre booked which can be done so after booking your entry time by calling the Lyveden office. Accessible toilet located at the manor. Level and ramped access in and out of the manor tea-room Full access statement available.

COVID-19 Considerations

This event will run in line with local & national government guidelines at the time of the festival.

Additional Information

Parking is free to visitors either showing a valid National Trust membership card or paying for admission to the property. We have very limited availability of mobility scooter hire. This must be pre booked which can be done so after booking your entry time by calling the Lyveden office. Dogs on leads are welcome throughout the site. Assistance dogs only upstairs in the Common Room. The café is open, with indoor seating. A limited range of drinks and light snacks will be on sale. Toilet facilities are available. Audio guides available from Visitor Reception. This is an outdoor site. Contact for the day: Jennifer Hatton 01832205259
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lyveden

Organised by - National Trust