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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
Attraction Facilities
- Childrens Play Area
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted
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
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
- Blue Badge Guides admitted free
- Delta accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- 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 2018
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent524
- Very Good319
- Average60
- Poor14
- Terrible9
Recent Reviews:
- Mike HColumbia, MarylandTrip Type:Solo travelVery relaxing
Saturday, 23rd June 2018Arrived after hours, everything indoor was closed. Walking around with beautiful sunset was very much relaxing. Will visit again during business hours. Read full review - NitrolysisEngland, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyBeautiful Park
Saturday, 23rd June 2018Whether you like going a bit off course or staying on the paths through the trees and wildlife, the park is very well maintained and a brilliant place to visit for a couple hours. Read full review - Jenny LTwickenham, United KingdomTrip Type:Friends getawayExceptional Palladian property - home of St John family for 500 yearsWednesday, 20th June 2018Falling into disrepair in the 20th century, the house was saved by Swindon Council and restored. Interesting collection of portraits and paintings and we had an excellent guided tour. Read full review
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