Privacy Policy

This privacy policy sets out how The Lime Tree uses and protects any information that you give The Lime Tree when you use this website.

The Lime Tree is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.

The Lime Tree may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from April 2018.

What we collect

We may collect the following information: - name and job title - contact information including email address - demographic information such as postcode, preferences and interests - other information relevant to customer surveys and/or offers

What we do with the information we gather

We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:

Internal record keeping.

We may also use this information to improve our products and services.

We may periodically send promotional emails about new products, special offers or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided.

From time to time, we may also use your information to contact you for market research purposes. We may contact you by email, phone, fax or mail. We may use the information to customise the website according to your interests.

Security

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.

How we use cookies

A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer's hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.

We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about web page traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.

Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.

You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.

Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.

Controlling your personal information

You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:

if you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by writing to or emailing us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen.

You may request details of personal information which we hold about you and if you would like a copy of the information held on you please write to The Lime Tree, 8 Lapwing Lane, West Didsbury, Manchester , M20 2WS or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as possible, at the above address. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.

Lime Tree To Go

We are excited to announce that our gourmet takeaway service "Lime Tree to go" is now available. The restaurant is still open, but for those of you wishing to eat at home right now we've put together a new seasonal menu of Lime Tree dishes to collect and heat up at home. For the time being it will only be available to collect on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The menu will be posted on Social Media on Thursday's and then you can ring up and place an order from 3pm Thursday until Friday 5pm for the weekend. For a sample menu of what to expect please click here.

Autumn Set Menu

Why not join us and take advantage of our Autumn set menu available every week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. For 3 courses it will be £20 and for 2 courses £16. The menu tends to change frequently and has been proven to be very popular so book a table now to avoid disappointment. For a sample menu please click here.

Christmas Set Menu

Also we are delighted to be able to share our Christmas set menu with you. It features traditional Christmas and seasonal Lime Tree favourites. Our a la carte menu will also be available. Government guidance may change but for now we will stick to the current ruling of one household or social bubble to a max of 6 people. If you have any questions or would like to book a table please just give us a call on 0161 445 1217. To look at the Christmas set menu please click here.

We are always busy at The Lime Tree and down on our farm at Macclesfield Forest. Our menus change regularly and you can keep up to date with seasonal events, news, wine club and special offers by by signing up to our newsletter. 

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Lime Tree To Go

We are excited to announce that our gourmet takeaway service "Lime Tree to go" is now available. The restaurant is still open, but for those of you wishing to eat at home right now we've put together a new seasonal menu of Lime Tree dishes to collect and heat up at home. For the time being it will only be available to collect on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The menu will be posted on Social Media on Thursday's and then you can ring up and place an order from 3pm Thursday until Friday 5pm for the weekend. For a sample menu of what to expect please click here.

Autumn Set Menu

Why not join us and take advantage of our Autumn set menu available every week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. For 3 courses it will be £20 and for 2 courses £16. The menu tends to change frequently and has been proven to be very popular so book a table now to avoid disappointment. For a sample menu please click here.

Christmas Set Menu

Also we are delighted to be able to share our Christmas set menu with you. It features traditional Christmas and seasonal Lime Tree favourites. Our a la carte menu will also be available. Government guidance may change but for now we will stick to the current ruling of one household or social bubble to a max of 6 people. If you have any questions or would like to book a table please just give us a call on 0161 445 1217. To look at the Christmas set menu please click here.