The Park
Towering Cedars of Lebanon, grass avenues and sweeping lawn reveal Lydiard’s formal parkland. Surfaced paths and trails through the woodland areas offer glimpses of the many birds and animals, which make Lydiard their home, from green woodpeckers to Roe deer. In early spring the woodlands are carpeted with snowdrops, with bluebells and wild garlic pushing through in late spring.
The park is currently undergoing a major restoration project to return the historic 18th Century landscape to its former glory. One of the most dramatic changes will be the reinstatement of the lost lake at the bottom of the lawn, which was designed to create a beautiful setting for the 18th Century house. With the launch of The Lydiard Park Project, you can now begin to trace this lost landscape and watch as the work begins to reinstate the ornamental fruit and flower garden, unique ice house, avenues, scenic paths and vistas.
This restoration is a four year programme, due for completion in Spring 2009, but the majority of works will be completed in the first 18 months, including the reinstatement of the lost lake. The whole park will not be closed at any point during restoration, though specific areas will be temporarily closed for reasons of public safety.
