The Park Landscape in February
The Winter months, when the trees are leafless, the vegetation has died back and the frost sharpens the outlines of the...
The Last Lord's Nature Notes for January
Vernon, 6th Lord Bolingbroke, was a well-known naturalist. During 1967 he contributed short articles to the Ringwood and...
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...
Heritage Apples!
On 10th September, Swindon Borough Council and the Friends of Lydiard Park are holding a Heritage Apple Day in the walled...
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 -...
Look to the Skies in November
In nature, November is the time of transition into Winter. The last leaves fall from deciduous trees and hibernating animals...
The Magic of Autumn
With October, autumn comes to the park. The very dry summer has led to the leaves turning early and falling sooner. The...