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Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult House & Garden | £6.50 |
| Child House & Garden (3-16 years) | £3.50 |
| Child under 3 | Free |
| Concession House & Garden | £6.00 |
| Family House & Garden (2+1) | £15.00 |
| Family House & Garden (2+2) | £18.00 |
| Family House & Garden (2+3) | £21.00 |
Concession: senior and student
Opening Times
| Walled Garden (1 Jan 2018 - 23 Dec 2018) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 (8 Apr 2018 - 23 Dec 2018) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 grounds of Lydiard Park are open every day from 7.30am to dusk.
Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to changeFacilities
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
- Conference facilities - Lydiard House Conference Centre www.chartridge.co.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
- Licenced for civil marriages - Lydiard House Conference Centre, contact 01793 770062 www.chartridge.co.uk
- 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
- On site parking
- Parking (charge)
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
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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
Certificate of Excellence 2018
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent545
- Very Good338
- Average66
- Poor15
- Terrible10
Recent Reviews:
- joolsmjhoweSwindon, United KingdomTrip Type:Friends getawayFantastic!
Sunday, 23rd September 2018Beautiful park on the edge of Swindon. Dog friendly and something for everyone. The Tea room is beautiful and the park is great for the kids! Thank you. Read full review - andrew rSwindon, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesSit and ponder
Monday, 17th September 20184 out of 5 seems a little mean, but, car parking charges tipped the balance. That aside the park and surroundings are all good and worth a few hours of any bodies time Read full review - MBKOKentMaidstone, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesJust the ground floor to visit in the houseSunday, 16th September 2018The ancestral home of the Viscounts Bolinbroke now run by Swindon Borough Council. Only the ground floor is open for visitors. Fairly basic but interesting. There is a walled garden which is probably... Read full review
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