Please note that due to the hot temperatures expected this week, we have altered the opening times of Lydiard House Museum for the comfort and safety of our visitors and staff.

Our two artist-led activities, due to take place on Wednesday and Thursday, have also been rescheduled. Please read below for more details.

Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to welcoming you to Lydiard House Museum soon.

Join us at Lydiard House Museum as we celebrate the life and work of renowned Swindon artist Ken White (1943-2025).

A new special exhibition titled ‘Ken White: The Creative Legacy of a Swindon Artist’ will bring together, for the first time, artworks by Ken White from collections across Swindon Museums.

Best known for his striking murals, evocative paintings of Swindon’s railway heritage and his work on Virgin Atlantic’s iconic ‘Scarlet Lady’ livery, Ken captured the character and spirit of Swindon throughout his career. Following his passing in 2025, this exhibition offers a unique opportunity to explore his remarkable artistic legacy.

The exhibition will also feature a recent addition to the Lydiard collection; ‘Lydiard House’, 1991, a watercolour which was recently given to the museum by the Friends of Lydiard Park.

Ken White, ‘Lydiard House’, 1991

Opening Dates

Lydiard House Museum will be open from 10am – 4pm on:

• Friday 26^th June
• Saturday 27^th June
• Sunday 28^th June
• Wednesday 1^st July
• Thursday 2^nd July

Admission costs £6.70 for an adult and £3.65 for a child (under 3s go free). Family tickets are also available.

Special activities

Alongside the exhibition, a series of activities and events will be held inspired by aspects of Ken’s work and artistic styles and practices.

Wednesday 1^st July: Collaborative Collage with artist Billy Beaumont (FREE)

Thursday 2^nd July: Linocut Workshop with artist Sophia Bullock

Car parking is available at Hay Lane entrance. Please note: parking charges apply at Lydiard Park from dawn to dusk.

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