3 Best Landmarks in Swindon

“Lydiard House & Park is a remarkable Grade I listed Palladian building, home to the St John family for 500 years. The ground-floor staterooms have been beautifully restored. The house is a stunning location for civil ceremonies, wedding receptions, birthdays, anniversaries, and other celebratory events. Lydiard House & Park is open to visitors who can admire the ornate plasterwork, original family furniture, and portraits and photos of the St John family. Visitors can also see the original 1820s red flock wallpaper and a white marble fireplace. The drawing room in Lydiard House is richly decorated with family portraits and giltwood furniture. Lydiard House & Park is a gorgeous place to spend time in nature, offering scenic walks, picnics, and opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.”

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“Historic England Archive is an institution that houses historical records, drawings, studies, and images from the 1850s to the present. The historic place includes significant national collections within the archive, covering archaeology, architecture, and social and local history. The archive holds over 12 million photographs, drawings, plans, reports, and documents from the 1850s to the present day, encompassing the entire country. The Historic England Archive is a public authority dedicated to helping people care for England's beautiful historic landscape. Historic England Archive is also a resource for researching individual buildings and archaeological sites. Visitors can explore England's changing urban and rural landscapes through the extensive resources available.”

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“Swindon Town Hall is a former municipal building from the mid-19th century and serves as the centrepiece. The Town Hall is listed as a Grade II building and is currently used by Swindon Dance, a National Dance Agency. The building was constructed to replace the Old Town Hall on High Street. In 1890, a new office for the local board was built, now known as Regent Circus. The circus was later reconstructed to serve as the council office for the new Borough on Euclid Street. Swindon Town Hall housed the Swindon Reference Library until 2006, and the remainder of the building has also been used as a dance studio and a media centre.”

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