Opening times & prices
Lydiard Park
Lydiard Park is open every day from 7.30am to dusk (except Christmas Day).
Please note that the Hook Street gates to the Park close at dusk. The Hay Lane entrance, however, is not locked and is open for vehicle access 24 hours.
| Hook Street gate closing time | |
| 26th October – 22nd November 2026 | 5pm |
| 23rd November – 31st December 2026 | 4:30pm |
Café and tea rooms
The Coach House Tea Rooms are open Monday to Sunday, 10am to 4:30pm.
The Forest Café is open Monday to Friday 10am – 4:30pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 9:30am to 5pm.
Toilets
Toilets at the Forest Cafe are open from 7.30am to dusk daily.
Toilets at the Coach House tea room are open from 10.00am to closing time.
Accessible toilets are available alongside the Forest Café and the Coach House Tea Rooms.
Lydiard House Museum
Lydiard House Museum will be open 10am – 4pm on Thursday 29th October. Standard museum admission applies – please see below for details.
Guided tours of Lydiard House Museum will take place on Saturday 7th, Wednesday 11th, Saturday 21st and Wednesday 25th November at 2pm. November’s guided tours will explore the fascinating story of “Vernon St John, the 6th Viscount Bolingbroke – Bachelor, Musician and Naturalist”. Find out more and book online on the Guided Tour of Lydiard House Museum with Cream Tea event page.
Festive Guided Tours of Lydiard House Museum with Cream Tea will take place on selected dates in December. Find out more and book online on the Festive Guided Tour of Lydiard House with Cream Tea event page.
If you’re interested in a group visit and or tour for more 15 people of more, please contact Lydiard House Museum on lydiardhousemuseum@swindon.gov.uk and our friendly team will work with you to arrange this at a mutually convenient time.
| | Lydiard House Museum Day ticket |
|---|---|
| Adult | £6.70 |
| Child (3-15 years) | £3.65 |
| Senior (60+) / Student | £5.85 |
| Under 3s | Free |
The Walled Garden
The Walled Garden is open from 10am until 4pm seven days week. An admission charge applies. Tickets can be purchased from Lydiard House Museum on the day of your visit.
| Day ticket | |
|---|---|
| Adult | £3.15 |
| Child (3-15 years) | £1.85 |
| Senior (60+) / Student | £2.45 |
| Under 3s | Free |
Getting here
We are a short distance from junction 16 on the M4.
The address is:
Lydiard House & Park
Lydiard Tregoze
Swindon
SN5 3PA
There are two vehicle entrances to the park – one from Hook Street and one from Hay Lane. The Hook Street entrance closes at dusk.
The Hay Lane entrance is open for vehicle access 24 hours a day (please note the park grounds close at dusk).
Parking
You need to pay to park when you visit Lydiard Park, whether you park in a designated space in a car park or on a grass verge. For tariff information, visit the Lydiard Park car park page on the Swindon Borough Council website.