Disley

Civil Parish in Cheshire

England

Disley

The Cage - Lyme Park  (1) -
Home Guard Observation Post: EDoB ID: e10317

Built originally as a hunting lodge or tower of c.1580, it was taken down in 1734 by George Platt and rebuilt by Peter Platt in 1737. Square in plan with square corner towers, it remains an imposing building in the Cheshire landscape. It was used as an Observation Post by the local Home Guard during the Second World War.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6944943">SJ9683 : The Cage - Lyme Park  (2)</a>
The Cage - Lyme Park (1) Credit: Mike Searle

Disley is a civil parish located in the county of Cheshire, England. It lies on the edge of the Peak District National Park, approximately 10 miles southeast of Manchester. The village is situated on the banks of the River Goyt, which adds to its picturesque charm.

With a population of around 5,000 residents, Disley has a strong sense of community. It offers a range of amenities to cater to the needs of its residents, including shops, cafes, pubs, and a post office. The village also has a primary school, making it an attractive location for families.

One of Disley's notable landmarks is the grand mansion, Lyme Park, which is located on the outskirts of the village. This magnificent stately home, surrounded by beautiful gardens and a deer park, attracts visitors from far and wide. It is also famous for its appearance in the BBC adaptation of "Pride and Prejudice."

The area surrounding Disley is renowned for its natural beauty, and the village serves as a gateway to the stunning Peak District National Park. This makes it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding.

In terms of transport links, Disley is well-connected. It has its own railway station, providing regular services to Manchester and Buxton. The village is also conveniently located near major road networks, including the A6 and the M60 motorway, allowing for easy access to nearby towns and cities.

Overall, Disley offers a tranquil and idyllic setting, combined with convenient amenities and access to stunning natural landscapes, making it an appealing place to live or visit.

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Disley Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.354588/-2.054339 or Grid Reference SJ9684. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Cage - Lyme Park  (1) -
Home Guard Observation Post: EDoB ID: e10317

Built originally as a hunting lodge or tower of c.1580, it was taken down in 1734 by George Platt and rebuilt by Peter Platt in 1737. Square in plan with square corner towers, it remains an imposing building in the Cheshire landscape. It was used as an Observation Post by the local Home Guard during the Second World War.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6944943">SJ9683 : The Cage - Lyme Park  (2)</a>
The Cage - Lyme Park (1)
- Home Guard Observation Post: EDoB ID: e10317 Built originally as a hunting lodge or tower of c.1580, it was taken down in 1734 by George Platt and rebuilt by Peter Platt in 1737. Square in plan with square corner towers, it remains an imposing building in the Cheshire landscape. It was used as an Observation Post by the local Home Guard during the Second World War. SJ9683 : The Cage - Lyme Park (2)
The Cage - Lyme Park  (2) -
Home Guard Observation Post: EDoB ID: e10317

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6944962">SJ9683 : The Cage - Lyme Park (3)</a>
The Cage - Lyme Park (2)
- Home Guard Observation Post: EDoB ID: e10317 SJ9683 : The Cage - Lyme Park (3)
The Cage - Lyme Park (3) -
Home Guard Observation Post: EDoB ID: e10317

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6944939">SJ9683 : The Cage - Lyme Park  (1)</a>
The Cage - Lyme Park (3)
- Home Guard Observation Post: EDoB ID: e10317 SJ9683 : The Cage - Lyme Park (1)
Lyme Hall Lyme Park is a large estate located south of Disley, Cheshire, England. It is owned and administered by the National Trust with financial support from Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council.

The estate consists of a mansion house, dating from the latter part of the 16th century, surrounded by formal gardens set within in a large park. The estate was granted to Sir Thomas Danyers in 1346 and passed to the Leghs of Lyme by marriage in 1388. It remained in their possession until 1946 when it was given to the National Trust.

The house is the largest in Cheshire, and has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building. The surrounding gardens and park are listed at Grade II* in the National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens.

<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lyme-park/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lyme-park/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> - Lyme Park House and Garden, official National Trust site
<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyme_Park" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyme_Park">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> - Wikipedia article
Lyme Hall
Lyme Park is a large estate located south of Disley, Cheshire, England. It is owned and administered by the National Trust with financial support from Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council. The estate consists of a mansion house, dating from the latter part of the 16th century, surrounded by formal gardens set within in a large park. The estate was granted to Sir Thomas Danyers in 1346 and passed to the Leghs of Lyme by marriage in 1388. It remained in their possession until 1946 when it was given to the National Trust. The house is the largest in Cheshire, and has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building. The surrounding gardens and park are listed at Grade II* in the National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. LinkExternal link - Lyme Park House and Garden, official National Trust site LinkExternal link - Wikipedia article
Park Road Off Buxton Road.
Park Road
Off Buxton Road.
Red Legg Farm
Red Legg Farm
Macclesfield Canal
Macclesfield Canal
Macclesfield Canal
Macclesfield Canal
Macclesfield Canal Peaceful canal below very busy A6 road
Macclesfield Canal
Peaceful canal below very busy A6 road
High Lane Conservative Club
High Lane Conservative Club
Canal narrow boats at rest at High Lane A spur off the Macclesfield Canal
Canal narrow boats at rest at High Lane
A spur off the Macclesfield Canal
Laying a smokescreen on Macclesfield Canal Hakuna Matata (no problems in Swahili)
Laying a smokescreen on Macclesfield Canal
Hakuna Matata (no problems in Swahili)
Cold barge on Macclesfield Canal Hakuna Matata
Cold barge on Macclesfield Canal
Hakuna Matata
Barge Elizabeth Anne Heading towards Marple on Macclesfield Canal
Barge Elizabeth Anne
Heading towards Marple on Macclesfield Canal
Macclesfield Canal By Hilltop Farm
Macclesfield Canal
By Hilltop Farm
Macclesfield Canal by Hilltop Farm
Macclesfield Canal by Hilltop Farm
Middlewood Station 800 yards from a public road on the line to Buxton
Middlewood Station
800 yards from a public road on the line to Buxton
Canal Emma Kate, Macclesfield Canal
Canal Emma Kate, Macclesfield Canal
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Disley is located at Grid Ref: SJ9684 (Lat: 53.354588, Lng: -2.054339)

Unitary Authority: Cheshire East

Police Authority: Cheshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.354588,-2.054339
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 53.3577869/-2.0556637
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Mounting: stone_wall
Post Box Type: wall
Postal Code: SK12
Ref: SK12 95
Lat/Long: 53.3579655/-2.0540354
Bus Stop
Disley, Buxton Road West / Lyme Park
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0600MA0398
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan CommonName: Lyme Park
Naptan Indicator: o/s
Naptan Landmark: Lyme Park Lodge
Naptan LocalityName: Disley
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Naptan ShortCommonName: Lyme Park
Naptan Street: Buxton Road West
Naptan Verified: no
Network: Cheshire East Council
Operator: Ansa Transport
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.3577089/-2.0539408
Bus Stop
Disley, Buxton Road West / Lyme Park
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0600MA0399
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan CommonName: Lyme Park
Naptan Crossing: Coppice Lane
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Lyme Park Entrance
Naptan LocalityName: Disley
Naptan NaptanCode: chemwjm
Naptan ShortCommonName: Lyme Park
Naptan Street: Buxton Road West
Naptan Verified: no
Network: Cheshire East Council
Operator: Ansa Transport
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.3580235/-2.0539261
Barrier: toll_booth
Lat/Long: 53.354082/-2.0519649
Access: private
Barrier: kissing_gate
Foot: designated
Material: metal
Lat/Long: 53.3574255/-2.0583732
Lyme Park Crossing
Crossing Barrier: no
Railway: crossing
Lat/Long: 53.3556224/-2.0544649
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 53.354095/-2.0563261
Barrier: cattle_grid
Lat/Long: 53.3540294/-2.0569759
Disley Cottage Crossing
Railway: crossing
Lat/Long: 53.3561501/-2.0478793
Disley Cottage Crossing
Railway: crossing
Lat/Long: 53.3561164/-2.0478582
Lyme Park Crossing
Crossing Barrier: no
Railway: crossing
Lat/Long: 53.3555869/-2.0544745
Barrier: stile
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Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 53.3574568/-2.0528213
Barrier: kissing_gate
Material: metal
Lat/Long: 53.3573207/-2.0585303
Information: guidepost
Operator: Peak & Northern Footpaths Society
Ref: 102
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 53.3573334/-2.0585277
Barrier: stile
Material: wood
Step Count: 7
Stile: ladder
Lat/Long: 53.3552562/-2.0551863
Information: sign
Operator: National Trust
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 53.3552553/-2.0550917
Bus Stop
Lyme Country Park, Lyme Park Drive / Admissions Kiosk
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0600MA19065
Naptan Bearing: SW
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Naptan Indicator: o/s
Naptan Landmark: Admissions Kiosk
Naptan LocalityName: Lyme Country Park
Naptan NaptanCode: chewmja
Naptan ShortCommonName: Admissions Kiosk
Naptan Street: Lyme Park Drive
Network: Cheshire East Council
Operator: Ansa Transport
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.3540372/-2.0519136
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