Lydiard House & Park
Swindon
Wilts
SN5 3PA
Guide Prices
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Adult House Only | £6.00 |
Adult Walled Garden | £2.50 |
Child (3-15 yrs) Walled Garden | £1.50 per ticket |
Child House Only (3-15 years) | £3.30 |
Child under 3 | Free |
Concession House Only Senior (60+) / Student | £5.30 |
Concession Walled Garden | £2.00 |
Family House Only (1+2) | £11.30 per ticket |
Family House Only (2+1) | £13.75 |
Family House Only (2+2) | £16.75 |
Family House Only (2+3) | £19.70 |
Concession: senior (60+) and student
Carers go free with a carers card and valid ID.
Opening Times
Walled Garden (1 Jan 2024 - 23 Dec 2024) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday | 11:00 | 16:00* |
Tuesday | 11:00 | 16:00* |
Wednesday | 11:00 | 16:00* |
Thursday | 11:00 | 16:00* |
Friday | 11:00 | 16:00* |
Saturday | 11:00 | 16:00* |
Sunday | 11:00 | 16:00* |
Lydiard House (30 Mar 2024 - 22 Dec 2024) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday | Closed* | |
Tuesday | Closed* | |
Wednesday | 11:00 | 16:00* |
Thursday | 11:00 | 16:00* |
Friday | 11:00 | 16:00* |
Saturday | 11:00 | 16:00* |
Sunday | 11:00 | 16:00* |
* The Museum will reopen on Saturday 30th March 2024 and will close for Christmas on Sunday 22nd December 2024.
The grounds of Lydiard Park are open every day from 7.30am to dusk.
Facilities
Other
- Gift Shop
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors - There is wheelchair access to the House, Church and Visitor Centre.
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Personal tours for blind or partially sighted visitors by museum staff can be arranged by prior agreement and guide dogs are welcome in the house.
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Story box audio guides are available in the Library, Dining Room, Drawing Room, State Bedroom and Lady Diana Spencer room.
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors - Drop off point and parking is available in the courtyard of Lydiard House for disabled visitors. This is reached via the Lydiard Park driveway off Hay Lane / Tregoze Way, signposted Lydiard Park Conference Centre and St Mary’s Church.
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors - An accessible toilet is situated at the Visitor Centre – from the House this is reached by a 250 metre semi-serviced drive, which is not accessible by vehicle. Please bring your RADAR key.
Attraction Facilities
- Childrens Play Area
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Cafe in grounds seating outside, open all year, daily
- Picnic Site
Establishment Features
- Available for wedding receptions - Offer weddings and civil ceremonies
- Conference facilities - We also have conferencing facilities and 36 en-suite bedrooms. Full details are on the main LP website: http://www.lydiardpark.org.uk
- Dogs-Accepted - Dogs welcome in park but they are not allowed in Lydiard House, Walled Garden, children’s play area, café or tea rooms.
- Event venue - The Lydiard House & Annexe
- Licenced for civil marriages - The Lydiard House & Annexe
- Open All Year
- Tea / Coffee Shop
- Toilets
- Wedding Venue
Key Features
- Approx length of visit - 01:30
- Haunted - Lydiard is one of Swindon's most famous haunted buildings. Sir John St.John has been said to appear to visitors in the house and grounds from decades past until recent times.
- In countryside
- Indoor Attraction
- Min group size - 12 to take advantage of the dicounted group rate. Must be booked in advance.
- Of historic, literary or architectural interest
- Outdoor Attraction
- Village Location
Parking & Transport
- Coach Parking
- Parking (charge)
- Parking On Site
Payment Methods
- Blue Badge Guides admitted free
- Delta accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Special group rates - If booked in advance.
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Specialist Features
- Marketed towards families
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From Swindon centre follow signs to West Swindon and then brown signs to Lydiard Park.
Public Transport Directions
Buses run frequently from Fleming Way, 5 minutes walk from Swindon Railway Station, Thamesdown Transport No1 and 1A (make sure the bus destination says Middleleaze or Ramleaze). A short walk is required from the nearest bus stop.
TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent618
- Very Good379
- Average73
- Poor25
- Terrible16
Recent Reviews:
- FarAway36300170304Cheadle, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesFabulous day outThursday, 14th September 2023We spent a great day out in the grounds of this hall (fortunate to be blessed with a warm sunny day). It was mid-week, out of season so very quiet and plenty of car parking spaces - very reasonable... Read full review
- TrailBlazer254818High Wycombe, United KingdomGone to the dogsFriday, 16th February 2024What has happened to lovely Lydiard Park? I haven't been for a few years but the place has gone downhill. The toilets are a disgrace, the parking is no longer free, the payment machines don't work... Read full review
- YorkPinky125York, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyNot looking it’s bestWednesday, 27th March 2024Disappointing family visit, not been before, rainy & cold. Visited on way to Swindon with a view to have a dog walk and get a sweet treat from the cafe. The Coach house looked smart, Thought walled... Read full review
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