Friends of Lydiard Park

🦃Our Lydiard House Turkey🦃In the early C17th turkeys were enjoyed at Christmas for those who could afford them. The first turkey was brought to England by William Strickland in 1526 and it's said King Henry VIII popularised the bird when substituting Christmas goose for turkey.

❄️Here we see Lydiard's ice house. ❄️A highly desirable component of any grand 18th century park providing wealthy landowning gentry with a private supply of ice. The quality of the brickwork is particularly fine enhancing its efficiency. @LydiardPark @LydiardMuseum @ElizStJohn

Since the early 1990's Lydiard House is traditionally dressed for Christmas during December. This photo was taken in the mid 90's when the theme was Victorian. Visit Lydiard House now (Wed-Sun) to see the house decorated for Christmas. @LydiardMuseum @LydiardPark @ElizStJohn

🎄A Country House Christmas🎄From 29 November to 23 December. Step back in time & experience the decorated halls at Lydiard House for the festive season. Open Wednesdays to Sundays 11am-4pm (last admission 3.30pm). lydiardpark.org.uk/event/a-countr… @LydiardMuseum @LydiardPark @ElizStJohn

✨🎄Lydiard Park CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON 🎄✨This Friday, 24th November from 5:30pm to 7pm. All welcome!  See you there! @LydiardPark @LydiardMuseum @ElizStJohn

✨Carols by Candlelight at St Mary’s Church with Festive High Tea on 5th & 12th December 4pm-6pm✨ Mark the Hope, Joy, Peace & Love of Advent this December at St Mary’s Church & Lydiard Park Hotel✨Book here... lydiardpark.org.uk/event/carols-b… @LydiardPark @LydiardMuseum @ElizStJohn

🍂🍃 St Mary's Church with lots of lovely Autumn leaves 🍃🍂 @LydiardPark @LydiardMuseum @ElizStJohn

🍰Tomorrow 17th November is 'Cakes & Tales' a free Lydiard Tregoze Family History event held at Hook Village Hall SN4 8EA at 2.30pm🍰A chance to share your memories & explore The Lydiard Archives. See you there! friendsoflydiardpark.org.uk/events/cakes-a… @LydiardMuseum @LydiardPark @ElizStJohn

🍰Come along to Cakes & Tales a Lydiard Tregoze Family History free event on Fri 17 Nov at 2:30pm at Hook Village Hall SN4 8EA.🍰Share your memories of Lydiard Park & the Parish of Lydiard Tregoze. Read more here... friendsoflydiardpark.org.uk/events/cakes-a… @LydiardPark @LydiardMuseum @ElizStJohn

☔️🌧️Hello November ☔️🌧️ @LydiardPark @LydiardMuseum @ElizStJohn

The old narrow cobwebby stairs up to the Lydiard House attics. @LydiardPark @LydiardMuseum @LydiardHouse @ElizStJohn

🍰Come along to Cakes & Tales a Lydiard Tregoze Family History free event on 17 Nov at 2:30pm at Hook Village Hall SN4 8EA. 🍰Share your memories of Lydiard Park & the Parish of Lydiard Tregoze. Read more here... friendsoflydiardpark.org.uk/events/cakes-a… @LydiardPark @LydiardMuseum @ElizStJohn

✨We so enjoyed Sonia St John’s talk about Margaret Beauchamp last Sunday where we were treated to a surprise unveiling! Swindon artist Billy Beaumont painted this fabulous portrait of Margaret inspired by her image on the polyptych in St Mary’s church. Thank you Sonia & Billy✨

✨Afternoon Tea & Talk at Lydiard House with Sonia St.John - Sun 15 Oct 2:30pm✨Grandmother of Henry VII & her link to Lydiard, Margaret Beauchamp (c1409–1482) gifted Lydiard to her 2nd son Oliver St.John. Sonia’s talk will be followed by afternoon tea. friendsoflydiardpark.org.uk/events/margare…

Beautiful day and dog walk with @LydiardPark @LydiardMuseum @LydiardFriends looking at it’s very best…ice creams all round ☀️🍦🐕 #Wiltshire #StatelyHome #Saturday #DogWalk

It was brilliant to see @ljordanmusic as Queen Mary I back in Chippenham at the weekend as part of @heritageopenday @ChippMuseum

Our next family activity explores Lady Johanna St John’s interest in garden and herbal remedies. Use a pestle and mortar to mix up your own sweet smelling potion to put into a miniature bottle and take away. Join us on 26 Oct: email LydiardLearning@swindon.gov.uk #halfterm

Satire & the St Johns💫The Lydiard Archives contain satirical cartoons referring to members of the St John family. Satire uses humour, irony, exaggeration or ridicule to expose & criticize people’s vices, particularly in a political or topical context... friendsoflydiardpark.org.uk/tales-of-lydia…

✨AFTERNOON TEA & TALK✨Margaret Baroness Beauchamp (c1409-1482) gifted Lydiard to her second son Oliver St John & through her second marriage to John Beaufort 1st Duke of Somerset provided the St Johns with a blood link to the royal Tudor dynasty. wegottickets.com/event/588870

🍏HERITAGE APPLES🍎On 10th September, Swindon Borough Council & FoLP are holding a Heritage Apple Day in the walled garden. Bags of apples will be on sale as well as Lydiard’s exclusive cider & treats from Victorian apple cake to tarts & toffee apples... friendsoflydiardpark.org.uk/lydiard-outdoo…