Lydiard Park Pay and Display Car Park is a Swindon Borough Counciloperated gravel lot located off Hook Street, providing access to Lydiard Parks 260-acre historic estate, gardens, and woodland walks. The facility accommodates roughly 150 vehicles on a first-come basis; pay-and-display charges are £3.00 per vehicle for up to four hours, £5.00 for all-day parking, payable by contactless or smartphone app; free for Blue Badge permit holders. The lot operates 8 am6 pm daily; no overnight parking is permitted. There is no lighting or CCTV, so visitors are advised to park and depart during daylight hours. An information board at the entrance provides detailed estate maps, historical notes on Lydiard House, and guidance on seasonal events such as outdoor theatre and horticultural festivals. Benches and picnic tables are located near the lot perimeter overlooking formal gardens. Pedestrian paths lead directly to Lydiard House (300 m), the walled gardens (400 m), and woodland walking trails (1 km). Seasonal large-scale events (race days, festivals) reduce capacity by 25 %; overflow parking is directed to Commonhead Roundabout Car Park (3 km) with shuttle buses running on event days. Maintenance crews clear litter monthly and inspect drainage quarterly.
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