Events on 14th Dec 2024

Events for 14th Dec 2024

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• A Country House Christmas

  • Date: 4th December 2024 - 22nd December 2024
  • Every day
  • Location: Lydiard House Museum Lydiard House and Park Lydiard Tregoz Swindon
  • Time: 11:00 - 16:00
  • Cost: Admission to Lydiard House costs £6.30 for an adult and £3.45 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. Families are invited to take part in festive craft activities on the weekends leading up to Christmas: Saturday, 7 December and Sunday, 8 December: Make a paper angel. Saturday, 14 December and Sunday, 15 December: Make a paper stained glass window decoration. Saturday, 21 December and Sunday, 22 December: Make a paper wreath. A Country House Christmas runs from Wednesday, 4 December to Sunday, 22 December. Lydiard House Museum is open on Wednesday to Sunday from 11.00am to 4.00pm (last admission 3.30pm). Admission to Lydiard House costs £6.30 for an adult and £3.45 for a child (under 3s go free). Family tickets are also available.

• Un/Common People: Folk Culture in Wessex

  • Date: 30th November 2024 - 8th March 2025
  • Every day
  • Location: Museum & Art Swindon
  • Time: 10:30 - 16:30
  • Cost: Free

  Discover the stories that weave together Wessex folk culture.

  

  Un/Common People is a major exhibition that celebrates the vibrant folk art and seasonal customs of Wessex, both past and present. It redefines the traditional meaning of the term ‘commoner’ by showcasing the extraordinary creativity of folk art, crafted by self-taught artists and makers. The exhibition features a remarkable collection of more than 100 objects from Wessex Museums, the Museum of British Folklore and private lenders. Highlights include a handcrafted Wiltshire sweetheart pin cushion made by a World War I veteran, a rare ship crafted entirely from straw linking to Poole’s maritime heritage, and a poignant portrait by a Nigerian artist created while seeking asylum in Swindon. Complementing the objects on display is a newly commissioned folk song and story map, films and photography that capture the Wessex folk calendar, from the Summer Solstice at Stonehenge to the May Day celebrations in Cerne Abbas. This exhibition showcases how Wessex’s folk traditions have been embraced, reimagined, and enriched over time, blending traditional crafts with modern customisations.