Events
Events for 30th Nov 2025 - 6th Dec 2025
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A Country House Christmas
- Date: 3rd December 2025 - 21st December 2025
- Every day
- Location: 807
- 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.
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Festive guided tour of Lydiard House with cream tea
- Date: 3rd December 2025
- Location: 807
- 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.
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Festive Winter Wreath Workshop
- Date: 6th December 2025
- Location: 802
- 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!
