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Swimming
Where: Link Centre
About: The Link Centre's 25m deck level pool caters for a wide range of local swimmers and clubs. You can learn to swim for fitness, join their water workout class or swim school lessons which take place throughout the week and are available for all ages.
Food: The Link Centre have a delicious cafe upstairs with plenty of seating area for parents to watch their children swimming whilst enjoying a cup of coffee. Also, allows your kids to finish swimming and enjoy a little sweet treat.
Address: Whitehill Way, Westlea, Swindon SN5 7DL
Telephone: 01793 877323
Rating: 5/5
Ice Skating
Where: Link Centre
About: Who doesn't love a bit of frozen fun? Get your skates on all year round at the Link Centre's indoor Ice Rink. They have a variety of sessions and courses to suit all ages and abilities. So take friends and family along for a fun, exciting and enjoyable time ice skating! Skate hire is available for all sessions from child size 7 to an adult size 15.
Address: Whitehill Way, Swindon, SN5 7DN
Telephone: 01793 445566
Trampolining
Where: Better Trampoline Park
About: The Link Centre's Extreme Trampoline Park is home to a variety of exciting features designed to test your skills - so every time you visit there will be something new to try! You will have tons of fun flying across the main jump arena, diving into the foam pits, and competing to see who can land the smoothest dunk!
Address: Link Centre, Whitehill Way, Westlea, Swindon SN5 7DL
Telephone: 01793 877323
Swimming Fun
Swindon plays host to an array of fantastic leisure centres that offer an enormous variety of sports and activities as well as fantastic swimming facilities!
Our favourite leisure centres in Swindon we think you should certainly check out are:
So, when you are looking for something to do make sure you check out these splashtastic places!
Fun Rating: 5/5
Watersports Adventure
West Country Water Park is open every day from 7am until 6pm from Monday - Sunday for all your watersports needs.
West Country Water Park offers the following activities:
- Swimming
- Paddleboarding
- Waterskiing
- Windsurfing
- Triathlons
- Remote Controlled Boating
- Kayaking
- AquaPark
- Jetski
Fun Rating: 5/5
Canoeing
Where: Cotswold Canoe Hire
About: Summer is the perfect time to get out and explore the great outdoors, and what better way to do that than with some exciting canoe fun? Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, canoeing can be a great time for anyone.
That's where Cotswolds Canoe Hire comes in. You can hire their famous Flamingo & Swan pedaolo’s, stand up paddleboards, open Canadian canoes to touring kayaks and also kayaks from the expansive fleet of craft.
Address: Park End Wharfe, Lechlade-On-Thames, Lechlade, Gloucestershire, GL7 3AQ
Telephone: 01367 252303
Adventure Point
Where: Shaw Ridge
About: Adventure Point boasts a multitude of experiences and activities for both the young and the young at heart! From Laser Quest, Clue HQ Escape Rooms, and Jungle Rocks Adventure Golf, there is so much variety at Adventure Point.
Address: Shaw Ridge, Whitehill Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 7DN
Telephone: 01793 758 758
Museum Trip
Where: STEAM, Kelmscott Manor & Lydiard House Museum
KELMSCOTT MANOR
Kelmscott Manor was the inspirational country home of William Morris; poet, designer, craftsman, socialist and founding father of the Arts and Crafts movement.
Address: Kelmscott, Lechlade, GL7 3HJ
Telephone: 01367 252486
STEAM MUSEUM
If you're looking for a first class day out, look no further! Packed with fascinating exhibitions and displays, a day at STEAM is guaranteed to excite parents and children alike. Journey around the Museum and follow the story of the men and women that helped to build and operate the GWR.
Address: Fire Fly Avenue, Swindon, SN2 2EY
Telephone: 01793 466646
LYDIARD HOUSE MUSEUM
You don't have to worry about the weather when it comes to Lydiard House Museum. They have a museum full of interesting facts that will keep you occupied when the weather isn't so nice.
You can explore the elegant State Rooms, where ornate plasterwork and original family furnishings are on display alongside portraits and photographs of the St John family, who lived here from Elizabethan times.
Address: Lydiard House Museum, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 3PA
Telephone: 01793 465270
Cotswold Fun
Where: Cotswold Canoe Hire
About: Enjoy the sunny weather whilst having fun with Cotswold Canoe Hire. Enjoy the stunning scenery away from the hustle and bustle through the Cotswolds on our country’s most famous and incredibly beautiful river.
They offer the following activities:
- Canoe Hire
- Kayak Hire
- SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding) Hire
- Rowing Boat Hire
- Flamingo & Swan Pedalo Hire
- Transported Trips
- Bespoke Trips along the Thames
- Thames Challenge – paddle the Full length of the Thames
- SUP Yoga
Address: Park End Wharfe, Lechlade-On-Thames, Lechlade, Gloucestershire, GL7 3AQ
Telephone: 01367 252303
Outdoor Activities
Where: South Cerney Outdoor
About: Get out on the lakes for an outdoor adventure! Choose from a huge range of activities including canoeing, kayaking, katacanoeing, paddle boarding, windsurfing, archery, snorkelling or free water swimming. Why not make a day of it and picnic in an idyllic setting around the lake, hire one of the barbecue spots or have lunch at one of the nearby pubs!
Address: Lake 12, South Cerney, GL7 5TL
Telephone: 01285 860388
Go to the Park
Where: Lydiard Park
About: If the weather's on your side, get out and explore Lydiard Park! From rounders and picnics in the summer, to relaxing walks in the winter, there's always a reason to visit. The park is sure to be a hit with the everyone and it won't cost you a thing.
Address: Lydiard Tregoze, Swindon, SN5 3PA
Telephone: 01793 466664
The Theatre
Where: Wyvern Theatre, Swindon Arts Centre
About: There's plenty of fun to be had at the Swindon's Theatres. The venues boast an excellent programme of concerts, comedy, dance, drama, musical theatre and local amateur productions.
Address: Theatre Square, Swindon, SN1 1QN / 6 Devizes Road, Swindon, SN1 4BJ
Telephone: 01793 524481
Railway Rides & Museum
Where: Swindon & Cricklade Railway
About: Take a glimpse into a Bygone Era with the Railway Musuem where you can explore the fantastic collection of railwayana and antiques from Swindon and the surrounding areas. Also, experience their fantastic railway ride around the beautiful Wiltshire countryside.
Address: Tadpole Lane, Blunsdon, Swindon, SN25 2DA
Telephone: 01793 771615
Visit a Farm
Where: Roves Farm
About: If you're looking for things to do in Swindon, Roves Farm is a great choice for a day out come rain or shine! With a full daily programme of events including feeding the animals, tractor rides, children's crafts, an indoor play barn, outdoor adventure play areas, den building and activity walks as well as special seasonal events – we're sure you will have a blast!
Address: Sevenhampton, Swindon, SN6 7QG
Telephone: 01793 763939
Shopping
Where: The Brunel
About: There's nothing like a bit of retail therapy to keep you entertained! And here in Swindon, we're lucky enough to boast an abundance of shops and shopping areas. The Brunel is the heart of Swindon shopping with over 110 shops including independent stores, cafes and eateries
Address: The Plaza, Swindon, SN1 1LF
Telephone: 01793 525857
Outdoor Play
Sometimes it's good to get the kids away from their devices and outside in the fresh air! We know this can be a difficult task trying to entice them to play outside, but with Better's outdoor facilities your kids can have so much fun joining in on array of outdoor activities, such as: tennis, squash and football.
Our favourite leisure centres that offer the perfect space for outdoor sports:
Plus, if the weather isn't playing ball, then they can keep off their devices and play some basketball, squash and badminton indoors.
The Cinema
Where: Empire Cinema
About: It's an old 'un but it’s still a good’un! If you feel like you need to get out the house, there's simply no better form of entertainment than a trip to the cinema. Empire Cinemas always have the latest blockbusters on offer, and at prices that won't break the bank!
Address: Greenbridge Retail Park, Drakes Way, Swindon, SN3 3EY
Telephone: 0871 471 4714
Bowling
Where: Tenpin
About: If knocking down pins and munching on hamburgers sounds right up your alley, then a trip to Tenpin Swindon is a pure strike of genius. The venue has an impressive 20 lanes of bowling where you can show off your strike to your friends, family or colleagues. And when you're done bowling, you can visit the arcades or go for a game of pool.
Address: Shaw Ridge Leisure Park, Swindon, SN5 7DN
Telephone: 0871 222 3675