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Blunsdon House Hotel
Carrie’s Bar is located to the very rear of Blunsdon House Hotel and provides a spectacular view over the hotel’s grounds and outdoor area. Outdoors boasts a beautiful patio garden with tables so you can watch the little ones play on the play area from afar, whilst you enjoy a delicious selection of food or drink.
They also have an AstroTurf tennis court within the grounds that can be hired out – so it’s perfect for older kids and adults to get active too!
Location: The Ridge, Blunsdon, Broad Blunsdon, Swindon SN26 7AS
Parking: Plentiful and free
Play Area Rating: 4/5
The Churchill
The Churchill is a Greene King run pub on the edge of Swindon, just minutes from the M4. They are locally renowned for their impressive multi-story soft play frame, Wacky Warehouse, which is the UK's award-winning soft play and activity centres for children. Grab a delicious meal with loved ones or enjoy a coffee whilst your little one plays and burns off all their energy!
The Churchill is ideal for the winter months too because the soft play is located indoors so the cold, wet weather won’t put a stop to the fun!
Location: Swindon Rd, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon SN4 8ET
Parking: Free
Play Area Rating: 5/5
The Sun Inn
The Sun Inn is a real family favourite in the Swindon area, located just a stone-throws away from the stunning country park, Coate Water. Not only do they boast an enclosed playground with slides and swings and a large lawn to run about on, but they also have an inviting thatched summer house for those days when the sun is just too bright!
Why not enjoy a walk from Coate Water to enjoy an outdoor lunch in this lovely sun trap?
Location: Marlborough Rd, Coate, Swindon SN3 6AA
Parking: Plentiful and free
Play Area Rating: 4/5
The Runner
Nestled in the heart of Swindon and sitting alongside a stream, The Runner proves to be a popular pub with families. It’s country-feel garden has a small grassy area for children to run about on, along with an enclosed climbing frame and play area. Outdoor tables surround the children’s area so you can enjoy a drink or spot to eat whilst watching them play!
Location: Wootton Bassett Rd, Swindon SN1 4NQ
Parking: Free
Play Area Rating: 4/5
The Tawny Owl
The Tawny Owl is a North Swindon pub with a huge outdoor area and purpose-build play area for children. This pub is a firm favourite for their delicious bar snacks and lunchtime bites, so why not stop by for a relaxing natter with friends or family and a bite to eat whilst watching the little ones run freely on the apparatus?
Location: Taw Hill, North Swindon SN25 1WR
Parking: Free
Play Area Rating: 5/5