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Roves Farm
Where: Roves Farm & Visitor Centre, Sevenhampton, Swindon SN6 7QG
About: A trip to the farm is a great way to kick off 2023 and if you have never been to Roves Farm then now is a great time. This family-favourite animal farm is a great way to let the kids experience meeting animals for the first time with pigs, goats, rabbits, and more available for you to interact with during your visit. Roves Farm also has one of the best soft-play centres you’ll find anywhere along with a cafe serving delicious meals and drinks, along with their own farm shop as well.
Features: Farm animals, Petting area, Tractor ride, Soft play, Farm shop, Cafe.
Price: From £5pp
Swindon Town FC
Where: County Ground, County Road, Swindon
About: Swindon Town have enjoyed a brilliant season so far with Ben Garner’s Robins currently pushing for automatic promotion from League Two and into the 3rd round of the FA Cup. January kicks off with one of Swindon Town’s biggest games in club history as Premier League Champions Manchester City travel to the County Ground in the FA Cup.
This is set to be a sell-out event so get your tickets by clicking HERE to avoid missing out.
Features: Live football, Alcoholic drinks, Food, Hospitality boxes.
Price: From £2 - £23pp
STEAM Museum of Railway
Where: Fire Fly Ave, Swindon SN2 2TA
About: A trip to the STEAM Museum of Railway is a right-of-passage for Swindonians and is a brilliant way to explore Swindon’s rich railway heritage in 2024. Discover the origins of the Great Western Railway and travel through the history of Swindon’s train history taking in the sights of brilliant trains, looking into the advancement of technology over the years, and understanding why Swindon is so famous for its railway history.
Features: Museum tour, Interactive displays, Magnificent trains, Shop.
Price: Free - £10.80pp
Wyvern Theatre
Where: Theatre Square, Swindon SN1 1QN
About: Pantomime season may be over but that doesn’t mean there is nothing happening on-stage because the Wyvern Theatre has got a whole calendar of brilliant shows taking place in 2024 from dramas to comedies, musicals to children shows, and everything in between, there is a theatre performance for everyone at the Wyvern Theatre this year.
Features: Live theatre shows, Cafe.
Price: Various
Barbury Castle
Where: Wroughton, Swindon SN4 0QH
About: We all love a winter walk and there aren’t many better walks than out to Barbury Castle on the edge of Swindon. Providing stunning views of Swindon, Marlborough and its surrounding areas, Barbury Castle is a great location to stretch your legs and walk your dog in the frosty weather of winter.
If you’re looking for other brilliant winter walk locations in Swindon then check out our top picks below.
Features: Stunning views, Walking routes.
Price: Free
Go on a Barnes Coach Trip
Where: Woodside Rd, Swindon SN3 4AQ
About: Let 2024 be the year of adventure by booking a trip out of Swindon with Barnes Coaches and exploring something new this year. Operating out of Swindon, Barnes put on an exciting range of monthly trips to locations near and far giving you a chance to do something new in 2024 without breaking the bank on travel expenses or accommodation. Check out Barnes’ upcoming trips for January and February below.
Features: Brilliant coach trips throughout the UK
Price: Various
Old Town Swindon
Where: Marlborough Rd, Swindon SN3 1QN
About: Old Town is a great place to visit in Swindon whether you’re looking for a delicious meal, drinks with friends, or the best late-night out that the town has to offer, and a trip to Old Town is a brilliant way to welcome in the start of 2024. We’ve got you covered with everything you need to know about what’s going on in Old Town this year so click below to find out more.
Features: Shops, Restaurants, Bars, Hairdressers, Pubs.
Price: Free to visit