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The Lydiard Park Easter Trail
- Date: 20th April 2025
- Location: Lydiard Park Coach House
- Time: 11:00 - 15:00
- Cost: £5 per child
Hop into Easter with The Lydiard Park Easter Trail!

Search for clues and uncover fascinating facts about some of the amazing animals that call Lydiard Park home – from playful squirrels to graceful swans.

Solve the puzzle and spell out the secret word to receive a 'non-food item' Easter prize.

To take part, drop-in to the Coach House Tea Rooms at Lydiard Park between 11.00am and 3.00pm. Last admission is at 2.15pm.

Booking is not required, but children must be accompanied by an adult.

Parking charges apply.
Dream of Gerontius at STEAM
- Date: 25th May 2025
- Location: STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway, Swindon, SN2 2EY
- Time: 17:30 - 19:45
- Cost: £12 in advance, £14 on the door, £5 students and under 18s
Come and experience the Dream at STEAM as Swindon Opera Collective and the Corisande Chorale give life to Edward Elgar's iconic oratorio, “The Dream of Gerontius”, with full orchestra and choir.

Composed in 1900, "The Dream of Gerontius" is a masterpiece of English music, exploring themes of mortality, faith and redemption. This profound and moving work is considered one of Elgar's greatest achievements and its beauty and emotional depth continue to inspire audiences to this day.

Come and hear the score brought to life by our talented soloists, Robert Felstead (tenor), Charlie Morris (baritone) and Aino Konkka (soprano), who will be accompanied by the Corisande Chorale and full orchestra, expertly sourced and conducted by Diana Bickley.

Ample parking is available near the Steam Museum. A selection of wine, coffee, tea and squash will be available prior to the event. Additionally, there are several restaurants and cafes within walking distance of the museum.

The Great Hall is fully accessible, with wheelchair ramps and accessible seating.

The STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway provides a unique and atmospheric setting for this special event, as Elgar often drew inspiration from the industrial landscape of his time. The railway's majestic trains, which once connected the West Country to the rest of Britain, evoke the same sense of grandeur and drama found in many of Elgar’s works. By celebrating the GWR and Elgar's music together, we honour the enduring spirit of British ingenuity and creativity.
Birds of Prey at Lydiard Park
- Date: 21st June 2025
- Location: Lydiard Park Walled Garden
- Time: 11:30 - 12:15
- Cost: Adult ticket (16+ years) £10, Child ticket (3 – 15 years) £8, Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children) £30
Experience the thrill of nature up-close with Lydiard Park’s birds of prey event.

See magnificent raptors take to the skies in a breath-taking demonstration of speed, agility and precision. Expert falconers will share fascinating insights into the behaviours and adaptations of these powerful birds. Bird of Prey will take place in the historic Walled Garden at Lydiard Park.
Regency Dancing at Lydiard Park
- Date: 29th June 2025
- Location: Lydiard Park Walled Garden
- Time: 11:30
- Cost: Tickets cost £12. Tickets also include admission to Lydiard House Museum, where you will find out more about the St John family who called Lydiard Park home for over 500 years.
Head to Lydiard Park for a dance class like no other this summer to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary.

On Sunday, 29 June, you are invited to step back in time to experience the world of Jane Austen with the superb Georgettes of Oxford. The Georgettes will begin with a demonstration of a set of dances from the Regency period in Lydiard Park’s historic Walled Garden at 11.30am. Afterwards, you can book onto one of our 45-minute workshops where you be able to have a go at some simple dances from the time. Each dance will be slowly walked through by the Georgette’s dance mistress, and there will be a warm-up too. Spaces are limited and tickets must be booked online in advance.
Outdoor Cinema: Sense and Sensibility (1995)
- Date: 12th July 2025
- Location: Lydiard Park Walled Garden
- Time: 19:00 - 23:00
- Cost: Adult ticket £17, Child ticket £11, Family ticket £49
Enjoy the ultimate evening of cinema under the stars at Lydiard Park this summer!

Lydiard Park, in association with Create Studios, are screening the 1995 romantic comedy ‘Sense and Sensibility’ starring Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet and Hugh Grant this July as they celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen. The story follows the Dashwood sisters, members of a wealthy English family of landed gentry, as they must deal with circumstances of sudden destitution. They are forced to seek financial security through marriage based on Jane Austen’s 1811 novel. Don’t miss your chance to watch your favourite film under the stars in our Walled Garden at Lydiard Park with this incredible pop-up cinema. Bring something to sit on and something to keep you warm, and get ready for the on-screen action. There will be food, drinks and delicious ice cream available for purchase. Come along and enjoy the summer cinema fun in beautiful surroundings! Bring a picnic or purchase delicious food and drink on site. Book tickets.