Lyveden

Description

Lyveden 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 and virtually unaltered since work stopped on his death in 1605.

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.

Price starts from £12.10 for Adults(18 years and over), £6.10 for Children(5-17 & under 5s free) and £30.30 for Family(2 Adults and up to 3 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: No

Features

  • Lyveden manor: Step inside the manor to discover Lyveden's intriguing story in the exhibition space or relax with a book in the 'Common Room'.
  • Garden lodge: Lyveden's unfinished Elizabethan lodge is filled with symbolism that only Tresham's Catholic contemporaries would have understood.
  • Elizabethan garden: A rare Elizabethan relic and one of the country’s oldest garden landscapes. Complete with terraces, spiral mounts, moats and orchard.
  • Meadows: The garden and lodge are surrounded by restored hay meadows. Providing food and shelter to pollinating insects, birds and small mammals.
  • Second-hand bookshop: Lovingly curated by our volunteers, you're bound to find your next page-turner nestled on the shelves of our second-hand bookshop.
  • 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.
  • Family-friendly things to do at Lyveden: If you're looking for somewhere where the children can let off some steam, Lyveden is the perfect place for a family day out. From spotting birds and bugs by the moat to discovering what's growing in the wildflower meadows there's lots of fun to be had in the great outdoors.
  • Exploring the grounds at Lyveden: Walk through the Elizabethan garden design at Lyveden, find out more about Sir Thomas's life and ideas for his garden lodge. See if you can spot red kites flying above you and Purple Emperor butterflies in our woodland.
  • History of Lyveden: Situated in rural Northamptonshire, Lyveden is the unfinished vision of Sir Thomas Tresham (1543–1605). From the Catholic symbolism of the three-storey lodge to the remarkable Elizabethan garden, Lyveden transports us to the intellectual and religious world of Sir Thomas in the late 16th century. The Gunpowder Plot, besiegement and a series of owners with international links have all left their mark on Lyveden through the centuries.

Facilities

Parking: Free, 100 yards.

What to see

History of Lyveden: Situated in rural Northamptonshire, Lyveden is the unfinished vision of Sir Thomas Tresham (1543–1605). From the Catholic symbolism of the three-storey lodge to the remarkable Elizabethan garden, Lyveden transports us to the intellectual and religious world of Sir Thomas in the late 16th century. The Gunpowder Plot, besiegement and a series of owners with international links have all left their mark on Lyveden through the centuries.

For more information please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/leicestershire-northamptonshire/lyveden/history-of-lyveden

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

  • Adult (18+): £12.10 with Gift Aid & £11.00 without Gift Aid.
  • Child (5–17), under 5s free: £6.10 with Gift Aid & £5.50 without Gift Aid.
  • Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £30.30 with Gift Aid & £27.50 without Gift Aid.
  • Family (one adult): £18.20 with Gift Aid & £16.50 without Gift Aid.
  • Group (Adult 18+): £10.45 (no Gift Aid).
  • Group (Child 5–17): £5.23 (no Gift Aid).

Pricing URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/leicestershire-northamptonshire/lyveden#place-prices

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

  • Lyveden: 11:00 - 16:00
  • Lyveden manor café: 11:00 - 15:30

Address: Lyveden, Lyveden, UK

Post Code: PE8 5AT

Council: North Northamptonshi

County: Northamptonshire

  • By road: Off A6116. From Oundle take A427.
  • On foot: Lyveden Way passes though Lyveden and connects with Wadenhoe and Fermyn Woods: 
  • By train: Kettering 10 miles.
  • By bus: From Northampton train station to Peterborough train station.
  • Parking: Free, 100 yards.

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