Events

Events for 1st Dec 2025 - 31st Dec 2025

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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.
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.

Book online.
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!
Santa Vs Rudolf Run
- Date: 7th December 2025
- Location: Lydiard House & Park Lydiard Tregoze Swindon SN5 3PA
- Time: 09:30
- Cost: Adult entry £15/Child entry £10/Family entry £35/Under 5s go free!
Choose to run, jog or walk the 3km or 5km course at Lydiard Park and raise much needed funds for Brighter Futures.

Are you Team Santa or Team Rudolph? Pick a team and join this much loved, Christmas themed fun run. Why not pit yourself against friends, family and colleagues and see who can cross the line first? A bit of friendly competition is always good!

You will be warmed up with an uplifting Zumba work out and welcomed across the finish line with a gorgeous event medal. Fancy dress is optional, but is encouraged of course!

Find out more and book via the Lydiard Park website.
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.