Lymm is in Cheshire, in the North West of England.
A pleasant village on the A56 approximately half-way between Warrington and Altrincham. Included in 'Greater Lymm' are the adjacent villages/areas of Heatley, Agden, Outrington, High Legh and Statham
- Lymm Dam. Lymm Dam is an area of great beauty and tranquillity. Its woodlands and meadows are teeming with wildlife and the site’s history gives it a unique character. Whether you enjoy horse riding, angling, bird watching, walking or just relaxing in beautiful surroundings, Lymm Dam makes a great place for a day out. Kids enjoy climbing on the sandstone outcrop below the church. As well as parking on the A56 there is off-road parking to the east of the Dam off Crouchley Road behind the church.
- Lymm Cross. The focal point of the village
- Thelwall Viaduct. Large viaduct that carries the M6 over the Manchester Ship Canal (hence its height) the River Mersey plus various roads. Originally opened in July 1963. The second bridge opened in 1995.
- Manchester Ship Canal, Ferry Lane, Thelwall. Opened in 1894 making Manchester a port. For an unusual view, try the Thelwall Ferry at the astronomical cost of 11p per trip
Lymm Dam. Lymm Dam is an area of great beauty and tranquillity. Its woodlands and meadows are teeming with wildlife and the site’s history gives it a unique character. Whether you enjoy horse riding, angling, bird watching, walking or just relaxing in beautiful surroundings, Lymm Dam makes a great place for a day out. Kids enjoy climbing on the sandstone outcrop below the church. As well as parking on the A56 there is off-road parking to the east of the Dam off Crouchley Road behind the church.
Lymm Cross. The focal point of the village
Thelwall Viaduct. Large viaduct that carries the M6 over the Manchester Ship Canal (hence its height) the River Mersey plus various roads. Originally opened in July 1963. The second bridge opened in 1995.
Manchester Ship Canal, Ferry Lane, Thelwall. Opened in 1894 making Manchester a port. For an unusual view, try the Thelwall Ferry at the astronomical cost of 11p per trip
- Bridgewater Canal Walk. Enjoy a walk along the canal, west towards Runcorn or east towards Altrincham, it is possible to make a circular walk by returning along the disused railway line.
- High Legh Garden Centre & Miniature Railway, Halliwell's Brow, High Legh, Knutsford (On A50, +44 1925 756991. Standard garden centre made interesting by the addition of the miniature railway, great for kids' rides.
- Lymm Golf Club, Whitbarrow Rd, +44 1925 755020. Lymm GC welcomes day visitors, please check on course availability by telephoning the Pro's Shop (+44 1925 755020 select option 4) prior to your visit.
- High Legh Park Golf Course, Warrington Road, High Legh, Knutsford (Off A50 to south west of Lymm, +44 1565 830888. 27-hole parkland golf course. Casual visitors are welcome seven days of the week
Bridgewater Canal Walk. Enjoy a walk along the canal, west towards Runcorn or east towards Altrincham, it is possible to make a circular walk by returning along the disused railway line.
High Legh Garden Centre & Miniature Railway, Halliwell's Brow, High Legh, Knutsford (On A50, +44 1925 756991. Standard garden centre made interesting by the addition of the miniature railway, great for kids' rides.
Lymm Golf Club, Whitbarrow Rd, +44 1925 755020. Lymm GC welcomes day visitors, please check on course availability by telephoning the Pro's Shop (+44 1925 755020 select option 4) prior to your visit.
High Legh Park Golf Course, Warrington Road, High Legh, Knutsford (Off A50 to south west of Lymm, +44 1565 830888. 27-hole parkland golf course. Casual visitors are welcome seven days of the week
A reasonable selection of local shops in a fairly small area around Lymm Cross
- The Church Inn, Higher Lane, Lymm (A56), +44 1925 752068. Celebrity chef Aiden Byrne's restaurant near Lymm Dam. Classy food with prices to match!
- Bowdens Bistro & La Joya Tapas Bar, 16 Bridgewater Street, +44 1925 754852. Good food in a relaxed environment.
- Lymm Fish & Chips, Bridgewater Street.
- La Boheme, 3 Mill Lane, Heatley, WA13 9SD, +44 1925 753657. Serving good quality predominantly French food.
- The Green Dragon, 2 Mill Lane, WA13 9SB, +44 1925 758634. A busy country pub & restaurant
The Church Inn, Higher Lane, Lymm (A56), +44 1925 752068. Celebrity chef Aiden Byrne's restaurant near Lymm Dam. Classy food with prices to match!
Bowdens Bistro & La Joya Tapas Bar, 16 Bridgewater Street, +44 1925 754852. Good food in a relaxed environment.
Lymm Fish & Chips, Bridgewater Street.
La Boheme, 3 Mill Lane, Heatley, WA13 9SD, +44 1925 753657. Serving good quality predominantly French food.
The Green Dragon, 2 Mill Lane, WA13 9SB, +44 1925 758634. A busy country pub & restaurant
- The Brewery Tap, 18 Bridgewater Street (In the old post office, +44 1925 111111. Opened in 2013 with its own microbrewery at the rear. This is Dunham Massey Brewery's second pub. 7 real ales and 2 real ciders.
- The Saddlers Arms, 7 Bridgewater St, +44 1925 758161.
- Wheatsheaf Inn, 269, Higher Lane, Broomedge (On A56 to east of village, +44 1925 752567. Good local pub, real ales, food and shows football and other sports.
- The Venue, Thirlmere Lodge, Rectory Lane, +44 1925 756393. A great spot for live music, often attracts a younger audience on the weekends and shows sport.
- The Golden Fleece, 41 The Cross, +44 1925 755538. Refurbished in 2015, good pub grub, great beer garden with a great atmosphere.
The Brewery Tap, 18 Bridgewater Street (In the old post office, +44 1925 111111. Opened in 2013 with its own microbrewery at the rear. This is Dunham Massey Brewery's second pub. 7 real ales and 2 real ciders.
The Saddlers Arms, 7 Bridgewater St, +44 1925 758161.
Wheatsheaf Inn, 269, Higher Lane, Broomedge (On A56 to east of village, +44 1925 752567. Good local pub, real ales, food and shows football and other sports.
The Venue, Thirlmere Lodge, Rectory Lane, +44 1925 756393. A great spot for live music, often attracts a younger audience on the weekends and shows sport.
The Golden Fleece, 41 The Cross, +44 1925 755538. Refurbished in 2015, good pub grub, great beer garden with a great atmosphere.
- Lymm Net. Community Website
- Lymm News. Another community website
Lymm Net. Community Website
Lymm News. Another community website