Lydiard ghost tales at Christmas
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Lydiard ghost tales at Christmas
- Date: 12th December 2025
- Location: Lydiard House & Park Lydiard Tregoze Swindon SN5 3PA
- Time: 18:00 - 19:30
- Cost: £12 per person, includes an arrival drink
Step into the shadows this December as Lydiard House Museum brings back a winter tradition thousands of years old.
In the atmospheric setting of Lydiard House, surrounded by traditional Christmas cheer, you’ll hear spine-tingling ghost stories about some of the spirits that have been reported at Lydiard over the centuries.
Our fascination with ghostly stories during the festive season goes all the way back to ancient winter solstice celebrations. Recounting tales of brave heroes, monstrous creatures and the supernatural became a cherished midwinter tradition, keeping people entertained during those long, dark nights.
The Victorians put their own spin on it, relating ghost stories directly to the festive season. The idea of something dreadful lurking beyond the light and laughter inspired some of their most chilling tales.
