Lydiard Park is full of new life – from the return of our spring and summer events programme – to the arrival of newly-hatched cygnets! Catch up on all things Lydiard with this month’s roundup of news and upcoming events.
Fluffy New Arrivals Spotted… The resident swans of Lydiard Park have welcomed an adorable brood of cygnets. Look out for them on your next walk around Lydiard Park. You may spot other wildlife too, especially around the lakes and wooded areas.
Father’s Day at Lydiard Park:
15th June – Father’s Day Lunch, Treat Dad to a delicious meal in the unique and contemporary setting of Lydiard Park Hotel. Book a table for four people or more and receive a complimentary bottle of wine to share. More info
Birds of Prey Event:
21st June – Birds of Prey, Experience the thrill of nature up-close with our Birds of Prey event taking place in our historic Walled Garden.
Armed Forces Day:
28th June – Armed Forces Day, Commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War with our FREE event here at Lydiard Park.
Regency Dancing:
29th June – Regency Dancing, Step back in time and join us for a dance class like no other as we celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary.
Swindon Balloon Festival:
4th & 5th July – Swindon Balloon Festival, Join us for spectacular views and a weekend of family fun at the Swindon Balloon Festival.
Outdoor Cinema – Sense and Sensibility (1995):
12th July – Outdoor Cinema: Sense and Sensibility (1995), Watch romantic comedy ‘Sense and Sensibility’ under the stars in our Walled Garden with our incredible pop-up cinema to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary.
The Great British Food Festival:
2nd & 3rd August – The Great British Food Festival, Discover the best in local, seasonal and speciality food & drink, enjoy live music and experience demonstrations by top chefs.
The Wind in the Willows – Outdoor Theatre:
3rd August – The Wind in the Willows: Outdoor Theatre, Join Ratty, Mole, Badger, and the fantastically irrepressible Toad as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime in our Walled Garden!
Prospect Hospice – Run the Rainbow:
16th August – Run the Rainbow, Join the Prospect Hospice for their most colourful event! Walk, run or dance your way around Lydiard Park to help raise funds for end of life care and support to people in our community.
Mayhem of Mad4Animals:
21st August – Mayhem of Mad4Animals, A unique show where animals, entertainment and education collide! Come and meet animals from all over the world such as snakes, spiders and birds.
Bollywood Mini Mela Outdoor Cinema:
9th August – New Event: Bollywood Mini Mela Outdoor Cinema, Bollywood is coming to Lydiard Park! Get ready for a magical evening of traditional music, drama and dance at our Mini Mela Outdoor Cinema.Join us under the stars in our Walled Garden for an unforgettable screening of 2011 Bollywood favourite Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara – a soul-stirring journey of friendship, adventure and self-discovery.
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