Lydiard Park is a beautiful historic parkland on the western edge of Swindon. The Palladian house, restored 18th Century Walled Garden, 260 acre parkland and children’s play area offer something for everyone, all year round. With a programme of special events and the changing nature of the seasons, there’s always something new and exciting for all the family to enjoy on a visit here.
Something for Everyone
Once the ancestral home of the Viscounts Bolingbroke, there's a wealth of history waiting to be discovered as you tour round the beautifully restored State Rooms of Lydiard House, with it's original furnishings, ornate plasterwork and family portraits. Next door, St Mary's Church is packed with intriguing monuments to the St John family, including the unique triptych and Golden Cavalier statue. The ornamental fruit and flower Walled Garden built in the 1740s to provide the St John family with a peaceful, sheltered garden to stroll has been faithfully restored with stunning displays of flowers, fruit trees and topiary. Don't miss Heritage Open Days this month when it is all free to explore!
There's still plenty of late summer sun around to enjoy the park. Bring a picnic or hire one of our BBQs, enjoy a walk or gentle cycle rides on the wide, mostly level, paths that criss-cross the park. For more active fun, head for the large, imaginative children’s play area next to the .