Events

Events for 1st May 2026 - 31st May 2026

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• The Big Bark

  • Date: 9th May 2026 - 10th May 2026
  • Every day
  • Location: Lydiard Park
  • Time: 10:00 - 16:00
  • Cost: Adult £10 | Child £4 (plus ticket fees)

  Swindon’s ultimate dog-lover’s festival!

  

  Head to Lydiard Park for two brilliant days of canine fun. Expect have-a-go arenas and obstacle courses, live demonstrations from trainers, street food and doggy café, expert advice and so much more!

  Tickets include car parking, access to main arena displays, entertainment, and obstacle course.

  Have-a-go activities are optional and available via tokens (buy online or on the day). Activity tokens are £1.50 each on the day.

  Find out more and book tickets via the Lydiard Park website

• Spring Paint and Sip at Lydiard Park Hotel

  • Date: 20th May 2026
  • Location: Lydiard Park Hotel
  • Time: 18:30 - 22:00
  • Cost: £33 per person. This includes your canvas, paintbrushes, paints, apron, expert tuition and a creative evening.

  Enjoy a relaxed evening of painting at Lydiard Park Hotel on 20 May 2026.

  

  Whether you are a budding Van Gough, or have not picked up a paintbrush in years, the friendly instructor will guide you through a spring scene in simple step-by-step stages. They will share tips and techniques to help you bring your canvas to life.

  You can enjoy a drink while you paint. Please arrive from 6.30pm so you have time to buy a drink from the bar and settle in before painting begins promptly at 7.00pm.

  A special Paint and Sip menu will be available on the evening, offering a choice of hot food to order.

  Book your place on the Spring Paint and Sip at Lydiard Park Hotel.

• ABBA Tribute Night at Lydiard Park Hotel

  • Date: 22nd May 2026
  • Location: Lydiard Park Hotel
  • Time: 19:30 - 22:00
  • Cost: £21 per person – includes an arrival drink

  Get ready for the ultimate ABBA tribute experience! Sing and dance along to all your favourite hits performed live by ABBAholics, an incredible four-piece band.

  

  You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life… Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating the music of ABBA in the Luxborough Suite at Lydiard Park Hotel.

  Sing and dance along to all your favourite hits performed live by ABBAholics, an incredible four-piece band delivering the ultimate ABBA tribute experience.

  Arrive from 7.30pm and start the evening with an included ‘Waterloo’ Blue Lagoon Mimosa before the performance begins at 8.00pm. Grab your sequins, dust off those platform shoes, and join the party – ABBA fancy dress encouraged!

  Basket food will be available to purchase during the evening.

  Opt for:

  • Gimme Gimme Gimme (Mac & Cheese)
  • Slipping Through My Fingers (Cheese or Veggie Burger)
  • Voulez – Vol au Vent

  Last food orders 8.30pm. Please note this event is over 18s only.

  Book your ticket online via the Lydiard Park and Hotel website.

• Outdoor Cinema at Lydiard Park

  • Date: 29th May 2026 - 31st May 2026
  • Every day
  • Location: Lydiard Park (Main Lawn)
  • Cost: Varies

  Enjoy an unforgettable outdoor cinema experience set against the spectacular backdrop of Lydiard House.

  

  Adventure Cinema is coming to Lydiard Park this May! Enjoy a fantastic line-up of classic films, musicals, concert screenings and family favourites – all set against the spectacular backdrop of Lydiard House.

  • The Greatest Showman Sing-a-Long (PG) 29 May from 6.00pm
  • Sing (U) 30 May from 12.00noon 
  • Mamma Mia! ExtrABBAganza (PG) 30 May from 6.00pm
  • The Gruffalo & Stick Man (U) 31 May from 10.00am
  • Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration (PG) 31 May from 1.30pm
  • Pretty Woman (15) 31 May from 6.30pm

  Find out more and book tickets via the Lydiard Park website