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Rogues and Rascals Week at Lydiard House Museum
- Date: 10th October 2026 - 18th October 2026
- Every day
- Location: Lydiard House Museum
- Time: 10:00 - 16:00
- Cost: Lydiard House Museum admission costs £6.70 for an adult and £3.65 for a child (under 3s go free). Family tickets are also available.
Step into the darker side of Lydiard’s history during Rogues and Rascals Week
A new display, Murder at the Inn, will shed light on the notorious 1684 brawl involving MPs Henry St John and Edmund Webb, which resulted in the death of Sir William Estcourt MP.
Visitors will be able to see a newly-acquired painting of Estcourt, as well as Henry St John’s official pardon from King Charles II.
Lydiard House Museum will be open Wednesday to Sunday from 10.00am to 4.00pm, from 10 October to 18 October.
The display is included with museum admission.
Guided tours will also take place throughout the week, offering visitors the chance to hear more stories about some of Lydiard’s other rogues and rascals. This costs £20 per person, including a cream tea.
Find out more via the Lydiard Park website.
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Halloween outdoor cinema at Lydiard Park
- Date: 16th October 2026 - 18th October 2026
- Every day
- Location: Lydiard Park
- Cost: See the Adventure Cinema website for more information
Adventure Cinema returns to Lydiard Park this October for a special Halloween outdoor cinema experience.
Enjoy a selection of family favourites and cult classics on the big screen, set against the spectacular backdrop of historic Lydiard House.
Bring a picnic, blanket or camping chair and settle in for an evening or afternoon of outdoor entertainment. Street food and a fully stocked bar will also be available on site.
Film programme:
- The Lost Boys (15): 16 October from 6.00pm
- Coco (PG): 17 October from noon
- Hocus Pocus Spectacular (PG): 17 October from 5.00pm
- Room on the Broom and Zog (U): 18 October from noon
- The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG): 18 October from 5.00pm
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Mindful Art: Leaf Lanterns
- Date: 29th October 2026
- Location: Lydiard Park
- Time: 10:15 - 11:15
- Cost: £5 per participant
Decorate your own lantern jar
Celebrate the colours of autumn and create your own lantern jar using fallen leaves and autumn-inspired prints.
Sessions take place at 10.15am, 11.45am and 2.00pm.
All materials are included however, we recommend bringing your own dry leaves, if you can.
All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied at all times (maximum of 1 free adult per child).
Book online via the Lydiard Park website
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Lydiard Ghost Tales at Halloween
- Date: 30th October 2026
- Location: Lydiard House Museum
- Time: 18:00 - 19:30
- Cost: £12 per person – includes arrival drink
Prepare to step into the shadows this October at Lydiard House Museum
In the atmospheric setting of Lydiard House, you’ll hear spine-tingling ghost stories about some of the spirits that have been reported at Lydiard over the centuries.
Join us from 6.00pm to 7.30pm or 8.00pm to 9.30pm. Suitable for ages 10+ .
Book tickets via the Lydiard Park website
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Halloween Murder Mystery
- Date: 31st October 2026
- Location: Lydiard Park Hotel
- Time: 19:00 - 22:30
- Cost: £67 per person - includes an arrival drink and a delicious three-course dinner
Step into an evening of mystery, suspense and paranormal intrigue at Lydiard Park Hotel.
Legend has it that the very room where you will dine is haunted by the restless spirit, unable to find peace until the truth behind their shocking death is uncovered.
As strange events unfold throughout the evening, a renowned paranormal researcher from the British Institute of Parapsychology and their team will attempt to unravel the secrets of the past. But will they uncover the killer before the haunting takes a darker turn?
On arrival, enjoy a glass of prosecco before sitting down to a delicious three-course set menu, curated by Lydiard Park Hotel's Executive Chef. Special dietary requirements, including vegan options, can be catered for.
Throughout the evening, you’ll be presented with opportunities to question suspects, interpret evidence and discuss your theories with other guests.
Halloween costumes are encouraged but are optional.
This event is suitable for adults aged 18 and over. Book your tickets via the Lydiard Park website.
