New swing seats at Castle View play area
The Parish Council has installed some lovely new swing seats at Castle View play area last week. The old ones were at the end of their life.
Get immersed in the town’s past this half-term at Swindon Museums
From dinosaurs to train emergencies, there’s plenty going on at Swindon’s museums this half-term to engage families in the history of the town. Swindon Borough Council’s three museums are hosting a number of activities to keep families entertained over the October half-term and there’s sure to be something to suit everyone’s tastes… Read the full… read more
Autumn has arrived at Lydiard Park
Autumn has arrived at Lydiard Park and the trees are slowly transforming into beautiful gold, orange and crimson shades. Find out what’s happening across our Museum, Park and Hotel with this month’s roundup of news and events. Find out more from the Lydiard Park Newsletter
Dinosaur Week at Museum & Art Swindon (MAS) this October half-term
It’s Dinosaur Week at Museum & Art Swindon (MAS) this October half-term! Come and have a roar-some time and get up close and personal with creatures from Swindon’s prehistoric past. Between 26 October and 2 November, visitors to MAS can find out about Swindon’s Jurassic sea monsters and try the new dinosaur trail. Also, on… read more
The Severnake Tree Trail
Explore the ancient trees of the Severnake Forest with this walking trail: Download a map and information for the trail.
October Holiday Camp from Headstart
Booking link: https://headstart-skillz.pembee.app/activity/66fa9c52f6c6b537f92549ef Password: SN40NW
Chiseldon Local History Group Summer Walk, Wednesday 21st August: updated details
The Chiseldon Local History Group Summer Walk is on Wednesday 21st August. Please meet at the Strouds Hill information board at 6pm.
Great British Food Festival at Lydiard Park, 10th – 11th August
Where? Lydiard Park, Wiltshire When? Saturday 10th August: 10am to 5pm, Sunday 11th August: 10am to 5pm How much? Child tickets – 5-17, under 5’s free* Family tickets – 2 adults and 2 kids For more information and to book: Great British Food Festival at Lydiard Park Wiltshire
Summer Activities (until Sunday, 8 September): Coate Water & Lydiard Park Story Trails
To help families with younger children to take part in the Summer Reading Challenge, and to link in with the Swindon Summer Trails Challenge, and enjoy our beautiful parks, we have set up Story Trails at Coate Water and Lydiard Park. Both trails start in the playgrounds and feature a family friendly walk through the parks. The theme for the… read more
18-hole pitch and putt and 18-hole crazy golf reopen at Coate Water
An update from Swindon Borough Council to pass onto our parishioners: The 18-hole pitch and putt and 18-hole crazy golf are now available to make your day at Coate Water a little bit more competitive. Both facilities have been closed since the pandemic. Over the last few weeks the fairways have been mown and the… read more
Splash Park News from Swindon Borough Council
Swindon Borough Council has shared some news about progress on the splash park: We’re incredibly excited to open our new splash park this summer and we’re making good progress. Our contractor has re-laid the concrete surface and re-installed the pipework and drainage. However, we’re still waiting for the soft flooring surface, which has come from… read more
Swindon and Royal Wootton Bassett Sea Cadets are looking for adult volunteers
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Explore nature and Swindon’s history with new family summer trails
This summer holidays, families can discover more of Swindon with six new walking trails across the Borough. On Friday (26 July), Swindon Travel Choices will officially launch the six trails, which include: The Butterfly trail – along Old Town Railway Path from Mannington to Old Town The Fish trail – a loop of Coate Water The Bear… read more
Washpool Sheep Birthday Party – Sunday 21st July
Washpool Area Restoration Project Washpool sheep birthday party – the boys will be 10! Drinks and cake at 11am. To get in touch, email contactwashpool@gmail.com
Museum and Art Swindon is now open!
Following its move from Apsley House to the Civic Offices in Euclid Street, the new museum and art gallery opened today (9 July) at 10.30am. The venue is free to enter and will have 40 per cent more display space, compared to its previous home, allowing it to better showcase one of the country’s best… read more
Attention all kids age 5.5-8. (And their parents!)
Attention all kids age 5.5-8 (and their parents!) Are you looking for a challenge? Have you felt the joy of climbing to new heights? Camping with nature and friends How about trying 1st Chiseldon Beavers……. Our waiting list for September intake is now open for boys and girls aged 5.5-8. We meet on a Wednesday… read more
Chiseldon Club Summer Camp
Fun & creative outdoor activities. Available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 29th July to 22nd August, from 9am – 1pm. Book via the link below: Chiseldon Club Summer Camp.
What’s on at Avebury National Trust – May 2024 onwards
Click the link below to view or download the National Trust’s ‘What’s on at Avery’ document for May 2024 onwards. National Trust What’s On in Avebury