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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 2017 - 23 Dec 2017) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 2017 - 23 Dec 2017) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Bank Holiday | 11:00 | 16:00 |
* The grounds of Lydiard Park are open every day from 7.30am to dusk.
Facilities
Other
- Gift Shop
Attraction Facilities
- Childrens Play Area
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted
Key Features
- 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
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.
Parking & Transport
- Coach Parking
- On site parking
- Parking (charge)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Cafe in grounds seating outside, open all year, daily
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 01:30
- 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
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
Specialist Features
- Marketed towards families
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
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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 2017
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent454
- Very Good280
- Average48
- Poor11
- Terrible7
Recent Reviews:
- FrannabelleTrip Type:Friends getawayPeaceful and beautiful
Wednesday, 19th July 2017Lydiard park is so peaceful and beautiful, coming here is always so charming. The house is gorgeous and the cafe is lovely. My nephew loves Lydiard so much. Read full review - Dawn PLondon, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesHuge country park. Wooded area.. Zip wire. BBQ to hire.
Tuesday, 18th July 2017Lovely country park. Fields, wooded area. Country house and church but check opening hours. Huge lake. Cafeteria. BBC can be hired but book in advance. Busy with walkers, runners and families in a... Read full review - mikeblakemanSwindon, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyBeautiful country park with spectacular viewsThursday, 13th July 2017Grounds and house are not to be missed. brilliant walks, rides and adventure playgrounds for the children, plus wide open spaces and bookable bar b q facilities. there is also a go ape type place for... Read full review
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