Lydiard House Museum @LydiardMuseum
A striking Grade I listed Palladian house that for 500 years was home to the St John family. Open Wednesday - Sunday, 11am- 4pm (last admission 3:30pm). lydiardpark.org.uk/visit/museum/ Swindon Joined January 2022-
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This morning, Swindon Museums Manager, Frances Yeo laid a wreath on the #PoppiesToPaddington train. Wreaths from across the @GWRHelp network will be transported to Paddington Station for the Armistice Day Service at the War Memorial on Platform 1. #ArmisticeDay #LestWeForget
Head to Lydiard House Museum tomorrow (Thursday 31st October) and take part in our Mask Making Family Activity. 🍂🎭 Collect some colourful leaves on your walk around Lydiard Park, then use them to make a fun, scary or animal mask. Find out more ➡️ lydiardpark.org.uk/event/mask-mak…
We have a brand-new family trail for October half-term! 🍂 ✏️ Many features within Lydiard House are inspired by the natural world. Pick up a trail and see how many you can find. Included with Lydiard House Museum admission. Plan your visit ➡️ lydiardpark.org.uk/visit/museum/
Just two weeks to go until our Mask Making Family Activity! 🍂 Collect some colourful leaves on your walk around Lydiard Park, then join us on 31 October to transform them into a fun, scary or animal mask. 🎭 More info ➡️ lydiardpark.org.uk/event/mask-mak…
Step into history at Lydiard House. ✨ 🕚️ Open Wednesday - Sunday, 11am - 4pm (last admission 3:30pm). 🎟️ Admission costs £6.30 for an adult and £3.45 for a child. Under 3s go free! Family tickets are also available. Find out more ➡️ lydiardpark.org.uk/visit/opening-…
Step back in time with a visit to Lydiard House Museum this week. Explore the impressive Palladian building with its symmetrical details, grand entrance and many details inspired by classical architecture. Plan your visit ➡️ lydiardpark.org.uk/visit/museum/
Join us for a festive guided tour of Lydiard House this December! 🎄 🍰 See the State Rooms adorned with traditional foliage and discover the history of the St John family. After the tour, you'll enjoy a cream tea in Lydiard Park Hotel. Book online ➡️ lydiardpark.org.uk/event/festive-…
October half-term is just around the corner! 🍂 Join us on 31 October for our Mask Making Family Activity. Collect leaves on your walk around Lydiard Park, then head to Lydiard House Museum and use them to make a fun, scary or animal mask. More info ➡️ lydiardpark.org.uk/event/mask-mak…
Did you see us on TV? 📺 In October @WDYTYA_UK & @RoseAylingEllis visited STEAM to explore her fascinating ancestry and links to the Great Western Railway! Watch it now on @BBCiPlayer and visit us to learn more! 🎟️ Plan your visit: l8r.it/n4k9 #WhoDoYouThinkYouAre
Are you and your dog best friends? 🐕️🐶 This photo from the Lydiard archive shows a man with man’s best friend on the Lydiard Estate in the 1950s. After World War II the military huts from the camp were converted into homes for young families in Swindon. #NationalDogDay
Today is #WorldCalligraphyDay ✒️🖋️ This piece of calligraphy is particularly interesting because it is a Royal pardon! 👑 This royal pardon was issued by King Charles II to Henry, the 1st Viscount St John for killing Sir William Estcourt in 1684.
Look out for Frederick St John’s Vincennes porcelain, next time you are at Lydiard. Frederick had a large collection of French porcelain, before selling it all to pay off his debts. #OnlineArtExchange #France @artukdotorg
Are you a book worm? 📖 This #NationalBookLoversDay we are taking inspiration from the many books in our Library which have been passed down through generations of the St John family. Each Viscount added to the collection depending on their hobbies and interests.
Have you got your Limited-Edition STEAM Gift Set made with #LEGO bricks yet? Available now at the STEAM online shop. Don't miss out—get yours before they're gone! bit.ly/STEAMLego #Locomotives #Loco #Train '
Swindon Museums are offering exciting workshops for kids at @MuseumandArt @steam_museum & @LydiardMuseum Plus, enjoy Kids for a Quid at STEAM & Lydiard House a fun day out on a budget! l8r.it/gJDG STEAM: l8r.it/T7OB Lydiard House: l8r.it/tmJf
Happy #InternationalCatDay! 🐈️ Here at Lydiard House Museum we love cats & so did previous residents! This image comes from our archive & was taken by local photographer Albert Beaney while on the Lydiard Estate in the 1950s. What a purrfect throwback from the Lydiard Estate.
This summer, Swindon Museums offer exciting workshops for kids at @MuseumandArt @steam_museum & @LydiardMuseum. Enjoy Kids for a Quid at STEAM and Lydiard House—a fun day out on a budget! Discover more: l8r.it/Gdf8 l8r.it/llea l8r.it/DOv9
🚨 New Activity Alert at STEAM! 🚨 Join Police Officer Peeler in our brand-new activity trail and help solve a mystery while exploring the museum. 🕵️♂️🔍 Perfect for the whole family! 🎟️ Book your tickets here: l8r.it/g7vS
Introducing our Limited Edition STEAM Gift Set made with LEGO bricks! Available now at the STEAM online shop. Don't miss out—get yours before they're gone! l8r.it/tGN1
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