Lydiard House

Lydiard Park
Lydiard Tregoze
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN5 3PA
England

Website

www.lydiardpark.org.uk

www.swindon.gov.uk

E-mail

lydiardpark@swindon.gov.uk

Telephone

01793 770401

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Lydiard Park is the ancestral home of the Viscounts Bolingbroke. The ground floor state rooms of the Palladian house are open to visitors all year round. Containing original family furnishings, portraits and photographs of the St John family and ornate plasterwork, the house is beautifully presented and outside the 18th century ornamental fruit and flower Walled Garden has recently been restored to its former glory. St Mary's Church next to the house also contains some exceptional monuments to the St John family.

Venue Type:

Historic house or home, Garden, parklands or rural site

 Opening hours

March-October
Tuesdays to Sundays 1100-1700 Closed Mondays, except Bank Holiday Mondays
November-February
Tuesdays to Sundays 1100-1600 Closed Mondays, except Bank Holiday Mondays

 Admission charges

Joint entry to Lydiard House & walled garden £4.50 adult, £4 senior, £2.25 child
Entry to Lydiard House £3.50 adult, £3 senior, £1.75 child
Under 5s go free, discounts for families, pre-booked groups and Swindoncard holders

 Getting there

By road: from J16 M4 follow brown signs to Lydiard Park, from A419 and other routes follow signs to West Swindon and follow the brown signs to Lydiard Park

By bus: Thamesdown Transport services 1 & 1A to Middleleaze or Ramleaze from Fleming Way in town centre, nearest bus stop to Lydiard Park entrance is Wilmot Close

Additional info

Entry to the grounds of Lydiard Park and parking is free.

Collection details

Archives, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Personalities, Social History

Exhibition details are listed below, you may need to scroll down to see them all.
Nurses at the Prisoner of War Hospital Camp in Lydiard Park

160 Camp: The Lydiard Park Prisoner of War Hospital Camp

20 July — 17 November 2013

A new display in the State Rooms of Lydiard House tells the story of the Second World War Prisoner Of War Hospital Camp in the grounds of Lydiard Park. It will feature photos, maps and true stories about the inmates, doctors, nurses and guards. Museum entry charge applies

Suitable for

  • Any age

Admission

Admission to Lydiard House only £3.70 adult, £3.20 senior, £1.80 child

Website

http://www.lydiardpark@swindon.gov.uk

Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.
Come pond dipping with us

Pond Dipping

28 May 2013

Discover the hidden wildlife in Lydiard Park's lake - a practical, hands on session of pond dipping on Bank Holiday Monday and Tuesday at 11am and 1.30pm. Booking is essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Suitable for

  • 7-10
  • Family friendly
  • Especially for children

Where

Lydiard Park

Admission

£3 per child - please book places by calling 01793 770401 or email lydiardpark@swindon.gov.uk

Website

http://www.lydiardpark.org.uk

Food

Autumn Fruits and Seeds

6 October 2013

Join this popular walk to seek and learn about the natural fruits and seeds of autumn - 'nature’s larder', a traditional resource for the table as well as providing food for wildlife. Please call 01793 770401 or email lydiardpark@swindon.gov.uk to book and for more details.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

10:30am-3pm

Admission

Free but places must be booked in advance.

Website

http://www.lydiardpark@swindon.gov.uk

Getting there

By road: from J16 M4 follow brown signs to Lydiard Park, from A419 and other routes follow signs to West Swindon and follow the brown signs to Lydiard Park

By bus: Thamesdown Transport services 1 & 1A to Middleleaze or Ramleaze from Fleming Way in town centre, nearest bus stop to Lydiard Park entrance is Wilmot Close

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