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Festive Winter Wreath Workshop
- Date: 6th December 2025
- Location: Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square, SN1 5BG
- Time: 10:30 - 15:00
- Cost: £35.00 per wreath
Get into the festive spirit and create a beautiful, handcrafted winter wreath to welcome the season!
Create your own handcrafted winter wreath using fresh evergreens and beautiful natural decorations. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a total beginner, we’ll provide everything you need, plus a warm drink and biscuits to keep the holiday spirit flowing!

We are hosting two workshops, each lasting up to two hours:
- Morning workshop: 10.30am
- Afternoon workshop: 1.00pm
The cost includes all standard materials and you’ll also receive a voucher for a drink and biscuits.

Optional extras like lights and hooks will be available for purchase on the day.

Spaces are limited and fill up fast so book now via the Swindon Heritage Preservation's website to secure your spot and make something truly magical for your home this Christmas!
Festive Paint and Sip
- Date: 10th December 2025
- Location: Lydiard House & Park Lydiard Tregoze Swindon SN5 3PA
- Time: 18:30 - 22:00
- Cost: £33 per person – includes your canvas, expert tuition, use of paintbrushes, paints, aprons and a fabulous evening of creativity!
Explore your creative side with Lydiard Park Hotel's festive painting class!

Come and enjoy a festive paint party at Lydiard Park Hotel! Whether you’re a budding Van Gough, or haven’t picked up a paintbrush in years, their friendly instructor will guide you through a winter scene in simple step-by-step stages.

With a paintbrush in one hand and a drink in the other, you’ll be guided through a wintery adventure by their talented teacher. They will share all their best tips and tricks to bring your canvas to life.

Please arrive from 6.30pm to give yourself time to purchase a seasonal drink from the bar and settle in – painting begins promptly at 7.00pm.
Lydiard ghost tales at Christmas
- Date: 12th December 2025
- Location: Lydiard House Museum
- 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.

Book your tickets online.
Carols by candlelight with cream tea
- Date: 23rd December 2025
- Location: Lydiard Park
- Time: 16:00 - 18:00
- Cost: £18 per person
Get into the Christmas spirit with traditional carols and readings of festive favourites in the beautiful setting of St Mary’s Church, Lydiard Tregoze.
Mark the Hope, Peace, Joy and Love of Advent this December. Enjoy traditional carols and readings of festive favourites in the beautiful setting of St Mary’s Church, Lydiard Tregoze. This long-established celebration of the Yuletide season will take place by candlelight.

On the day, please arrive at Lydiard Park in good time so the carol service can begin promptly at 4.00pm.

After the service, it’s a very short walk to the Lydiard Park Hotel, where you will enjoy a delicious cream tea.

Cream tea includes:
- two scones (one plain and one fruit)
- jam and Cornish clotted cream
- tea or coffee