Our leaflet, covering events from October 2011 to April 2012, is available as a downloadable PDF file:
Lydiard Events Leaflet (2.8Mb)
February
On Top of the World!
Saturday 11 to Sunday 19 February
Get ready for the Olympics and test your geography with our new global quiz trail to take you round the state rooms of Lydiard House! Find objects from far-flung countries and learn about well-travelled members of the St John family and design and make your own flag to take home. House entry charge applies.
Valentine’s Day Love Bugs
Tuesday 14 February, 12.00pm-3.00pm
Make a bling love bug for the one you adore! £3 per child. No booking required - drop in to the Coach House Education Room between the house and walled garden.
Chinese Dragons
Thursday 16 February, 12.0pm-3.00pm
Bring yourself good luck and celebrate the New Chinese Year of the Dragon, by making your own dragon decoration to hang up at home! £3 per child. No booking required - drop in to the Coach House Education Room between the house and walled garden.
Willow Weaving Workshop
Sunday 26 February, 2.00pm-4.00pm
Use traditional techniques to make a willow basket. £4 per adult. Booking required - please call us on 01793 770401 or e-mail lydiardpark@swindon.gov.uk.
March
Looking for Signs of Spring
Sunday 25 March, 2.00pm-4.00pm
A gentle stroll around the park taking in the natural highlights of the season as well as looking for flowering bulbs and blossom. Booking required - please call us on 01793 770401 or e-mail lydiardpark@swindon.gov.uk.
Mad March Hare Event
Sunday 25 March
A 5km or 10km jog or walk through the beautiful surroundings of Lydiard Park in Swindon.
For more details, including how to register to participate, please see the Mad March Hare website (www.madmarchhare.org.uk).
All profits from this event go to Breakthrough Breast Cancer Wiltshire (charity number 1062636).
The Great Western Embroiderers : Traditions
Thursday 29 March to Sunday 10 June
Be amazed by the intricate, colourful, complex and attractive embroidery created especially for this display in Lydiard House by the Great Western Embroiderers. To accompany the display there will be a fantastic trail for children to hunt out handmade peg dolls. House entry charge applies.
April
Bunny Ears and Rocking Rabbits
Tuesday 3 April, 12.00pm-3.00pm
Spring into Easter by making your own bunny ears and Easter decoration. £3 per child. No booking required - drop in between 12.00pm and 3.00pm.
The Great Lydiard Park Easter Trail
Sunday 8 April, 11.00am-3.00pm
Join in a great Easter family tradition by taking a walk around the park, finding clues to a puzzle and claiming your prize. £2 per child. No booking required - drop in between 12.00pm and 3.00pm.
Finger Puppets and Peg Dollies
Tuesday 10 April, 12.00pm-3.00pm
Come and make a traditional finger puppet or peg doll to take home. £3 per child No booking required - drop in 12.00pm and 3.00pm.
Adult Embroidery workshop
Thursday 26 April
Create your own flowered pin-cushion inspired by the walled garden. £5 per adult, includes tea and biscuits. Booking required - please call us on 01793 770401 or email lydiardpark@swindon.gov.uk.