Inside the grounds of the Elizabethan lodge near Oundle re-opened to public as National Trust property

Lyveden Lodge, Northamptonshire, has reopened after being closed since February 2026.

The unfinished Elizabethan lodge was built in the late 16th century by Sir Thomas Tresham and is renowned for its rich Catholic symbolism.

It sits within one of England’s oldest surviving gardens, featuring canals, terraces, orchards, and viewing mounds.

Surveys carried out in 2024 identified significant decay in the lodge’s timber lintels, prompting essential conservation work.

Specialist teams repaired damaged oak, restored stonework, and repointed walls using traditional lime mortar.

Conservation work was carefully planned to protect resident bat populations.

Visitors can once again explore the unique history, architecture, and landscape of Lyveden.

The unfinished Elizabethan garden and lodge was created by Sir Thomas Tresham between 1594 and 1605. Cared for by the National Trust, it remains a surviving example of an Elizabethan garden landscape, featuring moats, orchards, terraces and the New Bield lodge, rich in symbolism and history.

For more details visit https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/leicestershire-northamptonshire/lyveden