Great British Food Festival at Lydiard Park

The Great British Food Festival returns to Lydiard Park on 1–2 August 2026. Enjoy a brilliant family-friendly day out with street food, live chef demos, artisan markets, live...

Saturday, 1st August 2026 10am – 5pm Lydiard Park Tickets from Love to Visit (20% discount, no booking fees)
Great British Food Festival at Lydiard Park

About This Event

The Great British Food Festival returns to Lydiard Park on 1–2 August 2026. Enjoy a brilliant family-friendly day out with street food, live chef demos, artisan markets, live music and more – all set within the award-winning grounds of Lydiard Park.

  • Street food, hot food traders and bars
  • Live chef demos and cook-offs (Men V Meat, Cheese Off, Cake Off, Beat The Chef)
  • Live music from headline acts and local bands
  • Artisan market with 40–80 producer stalls
  • Kids activities: circus workshops, treasure hunt, fairground rides, bouncy castle
  • Mini zoo, Woof Zone (dog agility), stilt walkers
  • Free entry to Lydiard Park & car parking (normally £6) included with your ticket
  • Dog friendly – well-behaved pups welcome on leads
Tickets include entry to both the festival and Lydiard Park's Grade I-listed house, walled garden and 260 acres of parkland. Under 5s go free.

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