LYMM HERITAGE CENTRE
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LYMM HERITAGE CENTRE
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NEWS
Last updated April 26th 2026
LYMM IN LIVING MEMORY -
- Now in its sixth month this exhibition has already attracted well over 2,000 visitors. We have some beautiful and rarely seen photographs of Lymm 1950s-80s matched with some great stories submitted by our social media followers. With interactive maps it's a great exhibition to explore. MORE HERE
IMPROVED STEP-FREE ACCESS OPENING SOON. -
The pathway and new steps are complete. We await fabrication and installation of the railings to be able to open the new access.
LYMM FESTIVAL HISTORY WALKS
This year we are offering a choice of four walks spread over the duration of the Festival as follows.
Saturday 20th June starting 10.30am at the Heritage Centre: Stories of the Bridgewater Canal.
Tuesday 23rd June starting at 2pm at the Heritage Centre: General history walk around the village. - ie. similar walk to 2025.
Wednesday 24th June starting at 2pm at St Mary's Church: Walk of the graveyard hearing about the incredible lives of some of the people buried at St Mary's.
Saturday 27th June starting 10.30am at the Heritage Centre: General history walk around the village - ie. similar walk to 2025.
Learn more and purchase tickets by clicking HERE.
THE HERITAGE CENTRE
"Wonderful. Your exhibition is an inspiration"...... "You really captured the children's imagination"..... .
"Every time we visit you have something new to see – We love the Centre" Visitor book comments.
How to Find Us
Hours / Access
Admission is free. (Donations welcome of course) Car Park next door. Open all year round, four afternoons a week >>>>>
Lymm Heritage Shop
Unique collection of books, prints and gifts, all with a Lymm connection.
We are online too >>>>>
Exhibitions
There's much more to Lymm than meets the eye. Discover its trades, transport and traditions in The Lymm Story at Lymm Heritage Centre. >>>>>
Fun for the Family
You'll find plenty for the whole family to enjoy. Have a selfie with a dinosaur, tackle our giant jigsaw, follow a village quiz trail, pick up a FREE activity book. >>>>>
SUPPORT US
"A village that take its heritage seriously is in a strong position to build a lively community." Our patron Terry Waite CBE
Friends
Friends provide a valuable source of revenue that enables us to meet our costs and update our exhibition. We stage Friends events as a thank you >>>>>
Volunteer
We are all volunteers doing a professional job of stewarding, archiving, educating and managing the Centre. If you could help, even just once a month do get in touch >>>>
Donate
If you love Lymm as much as we do and would like to help us preserve its history please support us >>>>>
About Us
Lymm Heritage Centre is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation run entirely by volunteers. >>>>>
LYMM ONLINE
"This looks great! Looking forward to seeing the Lymm of old." Facebook user
The Lymm Archive
5,000 images and documents and growing all time. It brings Lymm history into your home.
Explore the Website
Our website is packed full of information and stories that will enthrall. Just take a look. >>>>>
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Social Media
We have thousands of followers all over the world.
Lymm Heritage provides regular bulletins and stories.
Lymm Memories is pure nostalgia.
GROUPS / SCHOOLS/ HIRE
"Excellent. Children learnt lots and enjoyed hands on experiences and learning about WWI in Lymm." Primary School Teacher
Group Visits
We can tailor to your needs with walks and talks. We'll come to you or you can come to us. We'll even put the kettle on! >>>>>
Schools
Supporting local schools to help deliver curriculum on local history is an important part of what we do. We can cater for a variety of needs >>>>>
Room Hire
The Heritage Centre offers an attractive space that can be quickly cleared for a range of activities including yoga and craft groups. Contact us >>>>