Heritage Apple Day at Lydiard Park
Lydiard Park Walled Garden, Lydiard Tregoze, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 3PA
Discover Lydiard’s remarkable collection of heritage apple varieties – ranging from the Golden Knob to Colonel Vaughan. Sample these rare apples and enjoy apple-themed games the whole family can join in with.
Heritage Apple Day event shines a light on Lydiard Park’s historic apple tree collection within its 18th Century Walled Garden. These remarkable varieties predate the 1740s and have been meticulously trained into goblet shapes under the guidance of Head Gardener Andy Dyer and his dedicated team.
Bags of freshly picked heritage apples will be available in the garden’s pop-up shop, alongside exclusive Lydiard cider and delicious treats.
Don’t miss In Search of Apples, a brand-new art and folklore exhibition in the Coach House Activity Centre, revealing the intriguing stories behind Lydiard’s traditional apple varieties.
Apples are just the beginning. The Lydiard Park Walled Garden also nurtures trained pear, greengage, peach, plum, cherry, apricot, and fig trees grace the space, alongside historic and locally cultivated flowering plants. The Lydiard Park Gardening Team employs traditional, organic methods to nurture and preserve these plants, creating a haven for wildlife, including butterflies and bees.
This event is held in collaboration with The Friends of Lydiard Park.
Please note: parking charges apply.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 14 September:
- 11am - 4pm
Location & directions
Lydiard Park Walled Garden, Lydiard Tregoze, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 3PA
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
