Lyme Park is set to reopen 13 days after it was evacuated as the grounds were hit by 'devastating' floods.
The mansion and estate, near Stockport , will reopen to the public on Monday, August 12.
It was closed on Wednesday, July 31, when heavy rainfall caused flood water to rush through the estate and hit the formal gardens, car park and parts of the timber yard.
Several visitors to the National Trust site had to be rescued from the 600-year-old stately home after becoming separated from their vehicles by the rising water.
The 17-acre gardens, including the reflection lake, made famous by Colin Firth's version of Pride and Prejudice, bore some of the worst of the damage, with paths, fences and planting washed away by the force of the waters.
Tonnes of mud, debris and stone were left behind by the torrent.
At the time the floods hit, Lyme’s lead ranger Chris Dunkerley said it was 'devastating' to see the impact of the rain on the park.
Since then, a team of National Trust staff, volunteers and external contractors have been working to repair the damage.
Most parts of the park will be accessible when it reopens.
The interiors of the Grade II*-listed house were undamaged by the floods meaning visitors are able to go inside.
Large parts of the garden are open and a circular route will be in place to take visitors past some of the areas still being repaired.
However, the Crow Wood Playscape remains off-limits where fallen trees and collapsed walls still pose potential dangers.
Members of the public are being asked to take notice of any closure signs across the park.
Due to the ongoing clean-up and repair work, many of Lyme's summer holiday events have been affected.
The theatre performance 'The Lost Words: Told in Gold' was due to take place in the gardens later this month, but has now moved to nearby Dunham Massey later this year.
Deborah Maxwell, General Manager for Lyme, said “We’re been so moved by the well wishes that we’ve received from people locally, from across the country and around the world.
"Lyme is a special place in the hearts of many people, and our team is working hard to ensure that visitors will continue to find peace and enjoyment here at Lyme.
"We still have a daunting task ahead of us, and the support of our members and visitors is even more vital at times like these.
"Every visit, donation or even a cup of tea in our café helps us to continue to look after Lyme both now and for the future.
“We’re excited to see Lyme lively once more.
"To those who have donated, and anyone planning to visit, thank you for your support – it is hugely appreciated.”
