We are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.  After careful consideration, we can confirm that Lydiard House Museum will be open this weekend and the Lady Diana Beauclerk Guided Tour and Afternoon Tea will be going ahead. 

If you have pre-booked tickets, but no longer feel that you wish to attend, then please email: LydiardHouseMuseum@swindon.gov.uk

Our thoughts and condolences are with the Royal Family, as we share in the nation’s collective grief.

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Lady Diana Beauclerk –  18^th Century Artist and Icon. A tour led by author and historian Nicola Cornick

Sunday 11th September at 2pm

In the first of four specially themed tours of Lydiard House, author and historian Nicola Cornick will tell the story of Lady Diana Beauclerk, mistress of Lydiard Park who became a professional artist.

Born Diana Spencer in 1734, Lady Di as she was known, married Frederick St John, 2nd Viscount Bolingbroke, the extravagant and ill-tempered owner of Lydiard Park. A talented artist from childhood, Lady Diana drew on the sights and experiences of life at Lydiard for her drawings and paintings. She became one of the few aristocratic women of the day to support herself with her income from painting and was also one of the first women to design for Josiah Wedgwood. Lydiard House contains the largest public collection of her work on display in the UK.

Nicola’s award-winning book ‘The Woman in the Lake’ was inspired by the story of Lady Diana and her links to Lydiard Park.

On the day of your visit, please make sure you arrive at Lydiard House Museum at least five minutes early to be ready for the guided tour.

There will be an opportunity to visit St. Mary’s Church after the tour, followed by a delicious afternoon tea in the North wing provided by the new chefs at Lydiard Hotel and Conference Centre.

Afternoon Tea includes:

• A selection of hand cut sandwiches
• Delicious slice of cake
• French macaroon
• Served with unlimited tea

Tour and Afternoon Tea Ticket Prices (per person):
Adult: £15
Child (3 – 15 years): £12.75
Student: £14.40
Senior (60+): £14.40
Friends of Lydiard Park: £10
Lydiard Park Season Ticket holder: £10
Historic Houses member: £10
National Art Pass holder: £10

Spaces are limited and tickets must be purchased online in advance.

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