Lyveden Manor & Garden
Elizabethan Gardens, History & Homemade Cakes!
Lyveden Manor & Garden, near Oundle, is a fascinating National Trust property where history and beautiful gardens come together.
Explore the unfinished Elizabethan lodge begun by Sir Thomas Tresham, wander through the restored moated gardens with terraces, spiral mounts and an orchard and enjoy peaceful walks through wildlife rich meadows.
Volunteer lead garden tours provide fascinating insights, while the café serves light lunches, sandwiches and homemade cakes.
Don’t miss the well-stocked second-hand bookshop before you leave.
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Our Top Tip: Another strong recommnedation for allowing time for the excellant cafe and homemade cakes!
Opening Times & Admission Prices
Opening Days: The garden is open daily but is shut on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays during the off season
Opening Times: 10am to 5pm in high season, 10am to 3pm low season – last entry 1 hour before closing
Admission Prices: £12 adults, Children 5 to 17 years £6, Under 5’s Free
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About Lyveden Manor & Garden
Lyveden Manor & Garden near Oundle, is described as an intriguing Elizabethan lodge and moated garden.
Begun, but not completed by Sir Thomas Treshamit, the Gaaarden Lodge remains almost as it was in 1605 when work ground to a halt.
The Manor is open for a visit and hosts exhibitions and the bookshop.
The gardens is a classic Elizabethan Garden complete with terraces, spiral mounts, moats and an orchard.
Tours of the gardens are run by volunteers. Check at reception for starting times.
Take a walk through the surrounding meadows which provide ample food and shelter for the local wildlife.
For refreshments you can pop along to the Lyveden Manor Café which serves light lunches, homemade cakes, sandwiches and drinks.
There is seating inside and outside and dogs are welcome.
There is a lovely well stocked second hand bookstore for you to browse and buy at.
Accessibility at Lyveden Manor & Garden
There is partly accessible grounds, grass and uneven paths, limited benches around the site.
Dogs at Lyveden Manor & Garden
Dogs on a short lead are allowed in the gardens and cafe – yay!
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Visitor Reviews of Lyveden Manor & Garden
Facebook Visitor Review Score 4.5 stars
Don’t take our word for how genuinely super these gardens are.
Here is what visitors think about their visit to Lyveden Manor & Garden:
Julie H. loved the peaceful Elizabethan gardens, fascinating history and informative volunteer guides.
Peter W. enjoyed exploring the unfinished lodge, beautiful orchard and relaxing meadow walks filled with wildlife.
Sarah B. praised the tranquil atmosphere, excellent homemade cakes and friendly café staff.
David C. said the volunteer-led garden tour brought the history to life and highlighted the impressive moats and terraces.
Karen L. enjoyed browsing the secondhand bookshop before relaxing in the gardens with coffee and cake.
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Map, Location, Directions & Contact Details for Lyveden Manor & Garden
All information was believed to correct at the time of publicatio
Lyveden
Oundle Northamptonshire PE8 5AT
United Kingdom