Events
Events for 7th Dec 2025 - 13th Dec 2025
Showing 1 to 5 of 5 events.
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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.
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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.
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Christmas at STEAM
- Date: 6th December 2025 - 7th December 2025
- Every day
- Location: STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway
- Time: 10:00 - 17:00
- Cost: Adult £3.75; Child (3 to 15 years) £1.25; Under 3s go FREE!
Discover unique gift ideas as you browse more than 50 indoor market stalls, displayed amongst STEMA's award-winning museum exhibits and iconic locomotives.
Experience the magic of Christmas at STEAM and discover unique gift ideas. Tickets include both entry to the event and the museum.
Santa will be making an appearance over the weekend with the return of his popular story-time sessions. This costs £10.50 per child, in addition to the admission fee. To book tickets visit the STEAM website.
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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.
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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.
