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Lydiard Park Christmas Lights Switch On
- Date: 28th November 2025
- Location: Lydiard House & Park Lydiard Tregoze Swindon SN5 3PA
- Time: 16:30 - 18:15
- Cost: Entry is free
Gather with family and friends at Lydiard Park for a heart-warming start to the festive season.
Enjoy live music and traditional carols, meet Swindon Wildcats’ mascot Scratch, and watch as the Mayor of Swindon lights up Lydiard’s magnificent cypress tree.
Tuck into seasonal food and drinks throughout the evening and then head to Lydiard Park Hotel for comforting pie and mash, or burgers and frankfurters to take away.
The Coach House tea rooms will be open too, serving hot drinks, confectionery and offering a selection of Christmas gifts. Plus, this year, they're excited to welcome Gurt Wings – treat yourself to freshly fried chicken, cheesy STIX and crispy tater tots!
Steven Hill Funfairs will bring plenty of festive fun for the little ones, with Hook a Santa, children’s rides and a candy stall.
Entry is free and there’s no need to book – just wrap up warm and head to the main lawn outside Lydiard House.
This event marks the start of our festive programme at Lydiard Park.
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Brief Encounter - 80th Anniversary film screening at STEAM
- Date: 29th November 2025
- Location: STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway
- Time: 14:00 - 16:00
- Cost: £12
Celebrate 80 years of the most romantic British film ever made. Where better to experience Brief Encounter than in Swindon—at the heart of Britain’s railway heritage.
David Lean and Noël Coward’s timeless masterpiece returns to the big screen for its 80th anniversary.
Join us for a special screening in a setting that beautifully echoes the film’s iconic backdrop.
When Laura Jesson meets Dr. Alec Harvey by chance at a railway station, their ordinary lives are set on a new course. Though both married with children, their fleeting encounter sparks an unexpected connection - one that soon deepens into a powerful and forbidden love. As passion and duty collide, Laura and Alec must make a heartbreaking choice that will change their lives forever.
Presented in partnership with Create Studios, this screening is part of Too Much: Melodrama on Film, a nationwide season curated by the BFI and the Film Audience Network.
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Santa Paws dog photoshoot
- Date: 29th November 2025
- Location: Lydiard House & Park Lydiard Tregoze Swindon SN5 3PA
- Time: 10:00 - 15:00
- Cost: £15 – includes a dog goodie bag and a mini festive photoshoot, with the option to buy your favourite images and prints afterwards.
Capture your pup’s paw-fect Christmas moments at Lydiard Park.
Bring your four-legged friend along for our first ever Santa Paws dog photoshoot with Fetch and Pose. Enjoy a fun 15-minute indoor session filled with festive cheer.
- Please arrive at the Lydiard Park Coach House Activity Centre (next to the Tea Rooms) 5 to 10 minutes before your booked session
- If you are travelling by car, we recommend using the Hay Lane entrance to Lydiard Park
- Spaces are limited and tickets must be booked in advance
- Full payment (£15) is required at the time of booking
Please note: the £15 session fee does not include prints or digital downloads. After your session, you’ll receive a link to view your images online and choose your favourites. Prices start from £20 for high-resolution digital downloads, with discounts available for multiple image purchases.
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A Country House Christmas
- Date: 3rd December 2025 - 21st December 2025
- Every day
- Location: Lydiard House & Park Lydiard Tregoze Swindon SN5 3PA
- Time: 11:00 - 16:00
- Cost: Admission to Lydiard House costs £6.70 for an adult and £3.65 for a child (Under 3s go free). Family tickets are also available.
Step back in time and experience the decorated halls at Lydiard House Museum for the festive season.
The elegant State Rooms of the Grade I listed house will be adorned with traditional Christmas foliage, a beautiful Christmas tree decorated with handmade decorations and a traditional kissing ball.
Decorations include foliage and incredible arrangements produced by the Royal Wootton Bassett Flower Club which add splendour and festivity to the mantle-pieces and doorways throughout the house.
Lydiard House Museum is open on Wednesday to Sunday from 11.00am to 4.00pm (last admission 3.30pm). Tickets can be purchased from the house on the day.
Thank you to Royal Wootton Bassett Flower Club for creating the stunning decorations.
Find out more via the Lydiard Park website.
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Festive guided tour of Lydiard House with cream tea
- Date: 3rd December 2025
- Location: Lydiard House & Park Lydiard Tregoze Swindon SN5 3PA
- Time: 13:00 - 15:00
- Cost: £20 per person
Enjoy a wonderfully festive afternoon at Lydiard House Museum this December.
Begin your visit with a guided tour of the historic State Rooms, where you’ll discover the fascinating story of the St John family, including colourful characters, scandals and tragedies.
The Grade I listed house will be dressed for the season with traditional decorations, a real Christmas tree and exquisite foliage displays created by the Royal Wootton Bassett Flower Club.
Your guided tour will start at 1.00pm. Please arrive at the entrance to Lydiard House Museum five minutes before your tour begins.
Afterwards, you will sit down to enjoy a delicious cream tea, with scones served with jam, Cornish clotted cream and a pot of tea or coffee.
