Events on 17th Oct 2026
Events for 17th Oct 2026
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Rogues and Rascals Week at Lydiard House Museum
- Date: 10th October 2026 - 18th October 2026
- Every day
- Location: Lydiard House Museum
- Time: 10:00 - 16:00
- Cost: Lydiard House Museum admission costs £6.70 for an adult and £3.65 for a child (under 3s go free). Family tickets are also available.
Step into the darker side of Lydiard’s history during Rogues and Rascals Week
A new display, Murder at the Inn, will shed light on the notorious 1684 brawl involving MPs Henry St John and Edmund Webb, which resulted in the death of Sir William Estcourt MP.
Visitors will be able to see a newly-acquired painting of Estcourt, as well as Henry St John’s official pardon from King Charles II.
Lydiard House Museum will be open Wednesday to Sunday from 10.00am to 4.00pm, from 10 October to 18 October.
The display is included with museum admission.
Guided tours will also take place throughout the week, offering visitors the chance to hear more stories about some of Lydiard’s other rogues and rascals. This costs £20 per person, including a cream tea.
Find out more via the Lydiard Park website.
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Halloween outdoor cinema at Lydiard Park
- Date: 16th October 2026 - 18th October 2026
- Every day
- Location: Lydiard Park
- Cost: See the Adventure Cinema website for more information
Adventure Cinema returns to Lydiard Park this October for a special Halloween outdoor cinema experience.
Enjoy a selection of family favourites and cult classics on the big screen, set against the spectacular backdrop of historic Lydiard House.
Bring a picnic, blanket or camping chair and settle in for an evening or afternoon of outdoor entertainment. Street food and a fully stocked bar will also be available on site.
Film programme:
- The Lost Boys (15): 16 October from 6.00pm
- Coco (PG): 17 October from noon
- Hocus Pocus Spectacular (PG): 17 October from 5.00pm
- Room on the Broom and Zog (U): 18 October from noon
- The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG): 18 October from 5.00pm
