Keep The Kids Entertained
10 top ideas for things to do in Swindon when schools out for Easter, half-term & summer
Yes, it can be hugely entertaining having your face slapped in paint while you try desperately to supervise four out-of-control children hell bent on causing as much mayhem as possible.... but it's still not the sort of thing you want to do every day. Then again, you won't get another chance to see your kids grow up, so here's a few ideas for making the most those precious family days out in the school holidays.
1. Football Golf
Kick boredom in to touch!
Basset Down Golf Complex just off Jnct. 16 is home to Swindon's only football golf course, where the kids can kick their way round 18 brand-new holes!
To add to the fun, there's also a separate 9-hole crazy foot golf course, featuring landmarks from across the county. Just watch the video above for a taster.
> Basset Down Football Golf - more info.
2. Down on the farm
Get close to the animals at Studley Grange With Swindon being surrounded by countryside, it's no surprise that one of the most popular locations for families on a day out is Studley Grange Farm Park, also just off Jnct. 16.
Animals around every corner, plus tractor rides, guided tours & a café - plus the craft village on the same site with plenty on offer their too.
Best of all, there's a baby boom going on at Studley Grange at the mo, so lots of cute lambs, rabbits, guinea pigs, goats & alpacas to get close to!
3. Splashing About
Wat'er great way to enjoy the great outdoors!
By far our most popular guide this when it gets a little warmer - where to cool down and enjoy the water in Swindon! Just follow the link and dive in!
4. Get Steamed Up!
Take a trip back in time
The GWR Works put Swindon on the map in the age of the steam train, and this museum is dedicated to telling the story.
5. All Aboard!
At the Swindon & Cricklade Railway
The next best thing to the steam museum is actually enjoying a train ride on the brilliant Swindon & Cricklade Railway.
They operate a train service every weekend plus selected Wednesdays throughout the school holidays.
6. Tree-mendous fun!
Jungle Parc at Lydiard Park Equally good fun for kids of all sizes - big & small!
The children's Adventurer Course has over 50 different activities suitable for children from the age of 3+ (minimum height 1.05m).
7. Be a Rock Star!
Indoor climbing
If you haven't had a go at Rock Stars indoor climbing in Swindon, then you don't know what you're missing!
> Rock Stars
- more info.
8. On the ice!
Take a glide at the Link Centre Often overlooked - but great fun! And brilliant for cooling down if it does get hot!
At Rein & Shine
This award-winning equestrian centre just outside Swindon offers fun pony days and camps throughout the summer for kids who want to learn to ride, improve or just see what it's like.
10. A Grand Day Away
Go explore with Barnes Coaches
As much as we know Swindon offers everything under the sun this summer, when you've got Barnes Coaches offering trips to all the best places out of town, then why not get on the road for a grand away day.
Theme parks, the seaside, London and more. Just check out their website for all the options!
Have a great summer! |
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