Nature Watch
Each season at the park brings its own delights. In the winter it may seem as though the park is sleeping but there is still...
Fungi in the Lydiard Woodlands
This is the time of year when fungi rules the Lydiard Woods. The word “fungi” is a group of organisms that include yeast...
Heritage Apples!
On 10th September, Swindon Borough Council and the Friends of Lydiard Park are holding a Heritage Apple Day in the walled...
Swans on the lake
Three species of swan live in the UK but it is the mute swan that is a year-round resident and most likely to be found on...
June brings wildlife and wildflowers
The long sunny days and short nights of June abound with wildlife. It’s a time when the baby birds are fledging, learning...
Bluebells and Garlic!
If you go down to the woods today – or to wooded parts of Lydiard Park – there are two wild flowers you may well find....
After the Spring Equinox
The March equinox on the 20th of the month marked the point at which the sun crossed the earth’s equator, moving from...
Spring Emerges!
As March arrives, so it feels as though Spring is definitely in the air. However that same air that can feel pleasantly warm...
The First Flowers of February
February is very much a winter month with the potential for hard frosts and snow. However, it’s also a time when the...
The Christmas Tree
Whilst the tradition of bringing greenery inside to decorate houses at Christmas – holly, ivy and evergreen branches -...