Lydiard House & Park
Swindon
Wilts
SN5 3PA
Guide Prices
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
---|---|
Adult House & Garden | £6.80 |
Adult Walled Garden | £4.20 |
Child (3-15 yrs) Walled Garden | £2.10 |
Child House & Garden (3-16 years) | £3.70 |
Child under 3 | Free |
Concession House & Garden | £6.30 |
Concession Walled Garden | £3.70 |
Family House & Garden (2+1) | £15.80 |
Family House & Garden (2+2) | £18.90 |
Family House & Garden (2+3) | £21.10 |
Concession: senior (60+) and student
Carers go free with a carers card and valid ID.
Opening Times
Walled Garden (1 Jan 2021 - 23 Dec 2021) | ||
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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 - House Temporarily closed (23 Mar 2021 - 23 Dec 2021) | ||
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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* |
* *Lydiard House will be closed to the public until Friday 1 May. Lydiard Park remainds open as normal. The Coach House Tea Rooms will be closed, while the Forest Cafe will be offering takeaway service.*
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
- 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
- Min group size - 12 to take advantage of the dicounted group rate. Must be booked in advance.
- 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

- Travelers Choice 2020
- Excellent599
- Very Good373
- Average71
- Poor20
- Terrible13
Recent Reviews:
- glynp2019United KingdomA Wander round Lydiard ParkMonday, 5th October 2020My wife and I regularly walk around the park where there is a lovely wooded walk unfortunately very few dog walkers keep their animals on a lead which is require in this area, also some of these... Read full review
- rjcrispCaterham, United KingdomDay visit to Lydiard ParkFriday, 30th October 2020A few years since visiting Lydiard Park with our young grandchildren but at that time it was a good experience and our grandchildren loved it. Nice open spaces and plenty for them to do. Today of... Read full review
- ramon_woolfeWiltshire, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyRecreational retreat for anyoneSunday, 27th December 2020A spectacular place where you can have a tranquil walk with the family anytime of the year and not be disappointed. Looking forward see how this hidden place thrive through the years to come. Read full review
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