Are the toilets open at Coate Water?
PLEASE NOTE: Due to COVID-19, many of Swindon’s public toilets are currently closed. These include Lydiard Park, Town Gardens, Coate Water, Stanton Park and Barbury Castle. Please speak to Swindon Borough Council on 01793 445500 for updates on when these may be opening.
Are dogs allowed at Coate Water?
Dogs are allowed in the country park, but restrictions apply to the nature reserve, children’s play area, splash park, and golf course.
How much is parking at Coate Water?
Car parking
| Time | Price |
|---|---|
| 2 hours | £1.00 |
| 24 hours | £2.00 |
| Season ticket | £30.00 |
Do you have to pay for parking at Coate Water?
Parking is free (you only pay for the bus fare) and the site has CCTV, waiting rooms and toilets.
What fish are in Coate Water?
Fishing Details Water: 56 acre reservoir with depth up to 4 metres. Species: Carp over 48lb, Pike 30lb, Bream to 15lb, Perch, Roach.
Can you cycle around Coate Water?
Cycling out to Coate Water is an ideal short family ride, with a café and plenty of short paths when you get there. Cycling is permitted on both the western and eastern edges of the lake; the path on the eastern side forms part of National Cycle Network route 45, linking to Old Town and central Swindon.
Is Lydiard Park free?
Entry to the grounds of Lydiard Park is free. Car parking charges apply, please see the parking page for more details. Tickets for Lydiard House and Walled Garden are available to purchase from Lydiard House and the Coach House Tea Rooms.
Is Lydiard Park car park open?
Lydiard Park is open for exercise from 7.30am and will close its gates at 5.30pm. Normal parking charges will apply throughout the park. Cars still remaining after 5.30pm will be locked in until the following morning.
What is the fishing time allowed on Coate Water?
;30 am until dusk
The fishing season at Coate Water is from 15 June to 15 March each year. Fishing is permitted from 7;30 am until dusk.
Who owns the horses at Lydiard Park?
Open all year round, Lydiard Park is the ancestral home of the Viscounts Bolingbroke.
Who owns Lydiard Park?
the Swindon Corporation
Lydiard Park was purchased by the Swindon Corporation in 1943 and today it continues to be owned and managed by Swindon Borough Council.
Is Lydiard Park dog friendly?
Lydiard Park boasts 260 acres of glorious parkland and has long been a popular destination for dog walkers. Outside of these times, dogs can continue to be allowed off lead in the majority of the Park. …