Events
Events for 1st Dec 2025 - 31st Dec 2025
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Lydiard ghost tales at Christmas
- Date: 12th December 2025
- Location: Lydiard House & Park Lydiard Tregoze Swindon SN5 3PA
- 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.
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Carols by candlelight with cream tea
- Date: 23rd December 2025
- Location: Lydiard House & Park Lydiard Tregoze Swindon SN5 3PA
- 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
