Lucknam Park
Colerne, Chippenham
Restaurant in Chippenham, United Kingdom
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Price
$150–200per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Lucknam Park is worth considering for an evening meal near Chippenham when the country-house setting is part of the brief. It is less useful for diners who want clear price, cuisine, chef, or menu detail before booking; compare Walled Garden for a mid-tier Modern British option, Castle Inn or The Longs Arms for easier pub-style value, and Restaurant Hywel Jones by Lucknam Park for the bigger splurge.
About Lucknam Park
For Lucknam Park in Chippenham, planning details are limited but useful: service is for dinner on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 6–9 PM, with Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday closed. That makes it an evening booking rather than a lunch plan, and it is best approached with this schedule in mind.
The recommendation is cautious: consider booking if the timing suits a planned dinner in Chippenham and you are comfortable with smart casual dress. For comparison, Restaurant Hywel Jones by Lucknam Park, Walled Garden, Castle Inn, The Longs Arms, and Walcot House may also be worth checking depending on the kind of meal you want.
Dinner is the sensible play; lunch is not the reason to choose it
For a first visit, build the booking around the evening. The hours are Wednesday to Saturday from 6–9 PM, with no lunch service. That makes lunch-versus-dinner a direct decision: use Lucknam Park for a planned dinner slot, not a flexible daytime meal.
Because public detail is sparse, this is not the right choice for diners who need to study a cuisine, benchmark a tasting format, compare prices, or plan around a named chef before booking. That does not rule it out; it simply means the safest approach is to confirm the current menu, price, and booking requirements directly if those details matter to your party.
Who should book, and who should cross-shop first
Book if you want a dinner reservation in Chippenham during the Wednesday-to-Saturday 6–9 PM window and are comfortable with a smart casual dress code. Cross-shop first if you need more information on price, menu style, dietary arrangements, group suitability, or a more casual format before choosing.
For alternatives, compare Lucknam Park with Restaurant Hywel Jones by Lucknam Park or Walled Garden if you want to stay within a similar dining search, and look at Castle Inn, The Longs Arms, or Walcot House if your priority is a different kind of meal. Where location or format matters, check each venue directly rather than assuming they serve the same role as Lucknam Park in Chippenham.
Planning details
- Location
- Lucknam Park, Chippenham SN14 8AZ, United Kingdom
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- lucknampark.co.uk
- Phone
- +441225742777
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Lucknam Park reads like a quintessential British country‑house restaurant: arriving down a mile‑long avenue into a 500‑acre Wiltshire estate sets a calm, scenic tone before you reach the door. The write‑up emphasizes the property itself as a working context, kitchen gardens and immediate agricultural surroundings feed the menu, so the room feels rooted in place rather than decorative. The experience is refined and reserved, trading flash for provenance and seasonal rigor; diners encounter a polished, country‑house formality softened by the estate’s pastoral charm and the quiet of its grounds.
Best For
This is a destination for diners who prize provenance and seasonality: ideal for special occasions, intimate celebrations and date nights where the meal’s sense of place matters as much as the cooking. The country‑house setting and fine‑dining framing suit guests seeking a composed, elevated evening rather than a casual drop‑in. People who appreciate British ingredient‑led menus, thoughtfully sourced produce from an on‑site or nearby kitchen garden, and traditional, refined preparations will find Lucknam Park especially rewarding.
Ordering Tips
Menus at Lucknam Park are driven by estate sourcing and seasonal availability, so ask front‑of‑house what’s at its peak on the day. Lean into dishes that showcase local produce and the kitchen garden: the listed signatures, pot roast of Roundway Hill pork belly with foie gras, pan‑seared scallops with girolles, grilled lamb, chocolate fondant and lemon tart, are useful guideposts to the kitchen’s strengths. Follow staff recommendations and consider ordering a selection of mains and classic desserts to experience the estate’s provenance across the meal.
Venue details
Ambiance
Opulent and formal with timeless elegance, featuring real log fires and refined surroundings that evoke a bygone era of country house grandeur.
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Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Extended Experience
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- Tasting menu, A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Wine pairings, Craft cocktails, Local ales
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options, Allergy accommodating
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- Pot roast of Roundway Hill pork belly with foie gras
- Pan-seared scallops with girolles
- Grilled lamb
- Chocolate Fondant
- Lemon Tart
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Lucknam Park, Chippenham SN14 8AZ, United Kingdom
Planning details
Location
Lucknam Park, Chippenham SN14 8AZ, United Kingdom · Directions
Also consider
Where to book if this is not the right fit
Try Walled Garden if you want Modern British at a defined £££ level without moving into the higher tier. Try Castle Inn or The Longs Arms if the group wants a more relaxed ££ meal and the setting matters less than ease and value.
For a bigger occasion, Restaurant Hywel Jones by Lucknam Park is the stronger cross-shop because the ££££ positioning makes the intent clearer from the start.
Restaurant context
How Lucknam Park compares in Chippenham
Choose Lucknam Park when the setting and evening occasion matter more than having every menu detail settled in advance. Walled Garden is the cleaner comparison for Modern British at £££, while Restaurant Hywel Jones by Lucknam Park is the higher-spend ££££ option for diners who want the more obvious splurge.
For value, Castle Inn and The Longs Arms are easier to justify for a relaxed meal because both sit at ££ and read more casual by format. They are better cross-shops if the group wants regional or traditional British cooking without turning dinner into the main event.
Use Walcot House as a secondary check. The practical split is simple: Lucknam Park for a composed evening, Walled Garden for a middle-tier Modern British choice, Castle Inn or The Longs Arms for lower-commitment value, and Restaurant Hywel Jones by Lucknam Park for a higher-budget occasion.
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| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucknam Park | Chippenham | , | , | No published awards |
| Walled Garden | Colerne | Modern British | £££ | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Restaurant Hywel Jones by Lucknam Park | Colerne | Modern British | ££££ | 2026 AA 3-Rosette RestaurantsMichelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262025 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #4682025 Michelin 1 Star2025 Relais Chateaux Award2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| Castle Inn | Castle Combe | Regional Cuisine | ££ | 2026 Estrella Damm Top 100 Gastropubs · #53Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| The Longs Arms | South Wraxall | Traditional British | ££ | 2026 Estrella Damm Top 100 Gastropubs · #63Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026The Good Food Guide 20252025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Walcot House | Bath | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Lucknam Park?
Dinner is the only service window: Wednesday to Saturday from 6–9 PM. There is no lunch service, so plan around an evening booking rather than a daytime meal. If you want a more flexible format, compare other options such as Walcot House first.
Is Lucknam Park good for a special occasion?
It may suit a planned dinner if the Wednesday-to-Saturday 6–9 PM schedule works for you and smart casual dress fits the occasion. Specific details such as menu style, price, and service format are not available, so confirm directly if those factors will determine whether it feels right for your occasion.
What should I wear to Lucknam Park?
The dress code is smart casual. Aim for neat, presentable clothing suitable for a planned dinner in Chippenham during the 6–9 PM service window.
What are alternatives to Lucknam Park?
For comparison, consider Restaurant Hywel Jones by Lucknam Park and Walled Garden, along with Castle Inn, The Longs Arms, and Walcot House. Check each venue directly for location, hours, menu, and booking details rather than assuming they match Lucknam Park's dinner schedule in Chippenham.