The Christmas programme for Lydiard Park and Lydiard House was published by Swindon Borough Council on Tuesday 27 October 2026. Tickets and details were at www.lydiardpark.org.uk/events. The council's announcement did not give prices or most start times.
At Lydiard House and the church
- State Rooms: decorated with festive foliage and flowers. Guided tours with a cream tea, on selected December dates, must be booked.
- 2 December: Christmas wreath-making workshop with Wild Thoughts Floristry.
- 8 or 22 December: Carols by Candlelight at St Mary's Church.
- 11 December: ghost stories in the Main Hall of Lydiard House.
In the park
- 6 December: Santa v Rudolph Run, over 3km or 5km. Runners pick a team and raise money for charity.
At Lydiard Park Hotel
- 4 December: Festive Murder Mystery Evening
- 9 December: Festive Paint and Sip
- 12 December: 1920s Casino evening
- 18 December: Retro Disco
- 19 December: Festive Afternoon Tea with live music from Jazz & The Tonics
- Thursdays and Fridays in December: two-course festive lunches for tables of eight or more
- 31 December: New Year's Eve party with a two-course meal, dancing and a midnight toast
The Boogie & Banquet Christmas Party Night had already sold out.
Councillor Matt Vallender, Cabinet Member for Culture, Planning and Regeneration, said: "Christmas is a wonderful time to experience the rich history and heritage of Lydiard Park and House."
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Source: Swindon Borough Council.