18th Century Ornamental Walled Garden
Open all year round
Lydiard's ornamental fruit and flower walled garden is open to the public. For the first time in centuries, the 18th Century walled garden is restored to its former glory, complete with well, flowers elegantly displayed with colour, texture and smell from beautiful tulips, lilies and bedding plants.
The planting plans for the garden are based on archaeological excavations and expert historical research.
In the museum collection, letters written in the 1660s by Lady Johanna St John reveal her love of plants and there are illustrations in the 17th Century painted glass window and beautiful floral panels painted by the Society artist and beauty, Lady Diana Spencer in the 1760s.
The centrepiece of the restored walled garden is a replica of the original 18th Century sundial.
The Walled Garden is open:
Tuesdays to Sundays 11am to 5pm
Winter closing (Nov to Feb) at 4pm.
Special events
If you would like to book the Walled Garden for a marquee wedding reception or private event, please email Lydiardpark@swindon.gov.uk