Lydiard House
Lydiard Park
Lydiard Tregoze
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN5 3PA
England
Website
Telephone
01793 770401
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
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
160 Camp: The Lydiard Park Prisoner of War Hospital Camp
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
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The Woodvilles - 15th Century Camp
The past comes to life at Lydiard Park as The Woodvilles set up camp on the lawn with living history demonstrations of medieval artillery, fashion, crafts, cooking, arms and armour. It's free for visitors to wander around the camp and chat to the costumed re-enactors.
During the day there will be the chance to find out more about the arms and armour used on a War of the Roses battlefield, see the costumes worn by soldiers and civilians and to discover the medical practices of the late medieval period.
Inside the walled garden, there will also be two thrilling artillery displays each day at 1pm and 4pm as members of the Woodville household demonstrate their archery skills. Normal entry charge to the walled garden will apply - £1.85 adult, £1 child.
The Woodvilles are a living history and battle re-enactment group covering the "Wars of the Roses" period. Founded in Hampshire in the early 1990s, the group draws members from all over the UK, performing at special events at historic sites across the country - this is their second visit to Lydiard Park.
The group portray life in a 15th century military camp, from the point that the display opens to the point that the visitor leaves, the camp remains authentic from the clothing worn by the members and the food eaten to the activities and crafts on display.
Visitors to Lydiard Park will be able to learn a lot about how life was lived in the past and have fun interacting with the camp members. It's a chance to travel back in time to the turbulent times of the Wars of the Roses when the knights, ladies and soldiers of the 15th century had to decide whether to take up the White Rose of York or the Red Rose of Lancaster in a dynastic struggle for the English Crown.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
11am-5pm
Where
Lydiard Park
Admission
Admission charge applies to watch the artillery displays in walled garden at 1pm and 4pm. Free entry to medieval camp and demonstrations by The Woodvilles.
Website
The Woodvilles - 15th Century Camp
The past comes to life at Lydiard Park as The Woodvilles set up camp on the lawn with living history demonstrations of medieval artillery, fashion, crafts, cooking, arms and armour. It's free for visitors to wander around the camp and chat to the costumed re-enactors.
During the day there will be the chance to find out more about the arms and armour used on a War of the Roses battlefield, see the costumes worn by soldiers and civilians and to discover the medical practices of the late medieval period.
Inside the walled garden, there will also be two thrilling artillery displays each day at 1pm and 4pm as members of the Woodville household demonstrate their archery skills. Normal entry charge to the walled garden will apply - £1.85 adult, £1 child.
The Woodvilles are a living history and battle re-enactment group covering the "Wars of the Roses" period. Founded in Hampshire in the early 1990s, the group draws members from all over the UK, performing at special events at historic sites across the country - this is their second visit to Lydiard Park.
The group portray life in a 15th century military camp, from the point that the display opens to the point that the visitor leaves, the camp remains authentic from the clothing worn by the members and the food eaten to the activities and crafts on display.
Visitors to Lydiard Park will be able to learn a lot about how life was lived in the past and have fun interacting with the camp members. It's a chance to travel back in time to the turbulent times of the Wars of the Roses when the knights, ladies and soldiers of the 15th century had to decide whether to take up the White Rose of York or the Red Rose of Lancaster in a dynastic struggle for the English Crown.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
11am-5pm
Where
Lydiard Park
Admission
Admission charge applies to watch the artillery displays in walled garden at 1pm and 4pm. Free entry to medieval camp and demonstrations by The Woodvilles.
Website
Pond Dipping
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
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Autumn Fruits and Seeds
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
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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