One of Swindon’s most popular events will celebrate its 20th anniversary at STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway with a special tribute to the town’s railway heritage. The Great Western Brick Show returns to the Swindon Borough Council-owned museum on Saturday, 1 and Sunday, 2 October. Set alongside iconic GWR locomotives and historic… read more
To view The Ridgeway National Trail news for this summer, please follow the link below. The Ridgeway National Trail – Summer News 2022
Swindon’s stunning Lydiard House has a whole host of activities for all the family to enjoy this summer, from historic games to brand new exhibitions. As part of the great value Kids for a Quid promotion, which is available until Sunday 4 September, up to four children aged 3 to 15 years can visit the… read more
From the STEAM museum: We’re delighted to be running our Kids for a Quid offer once again over the school holidays! There are a whole host of engaging activities to get involved with! Discover new exhibitions, guided tours by former railway workers, educational workshops and more! Tickets are now available online for visits up to… read more
Chiseldon Parish Council invites you to join us for some family fun on the recreation field. FREE Disco Pizzas Facepainting/ Glitter Tattoos -1 FREE item per child More to be confirmed… Funded by Chiseldon Parish Council Youth Fund. Children must be supervised by adults at all times. PDF of event details
This link shows a list of open air swimming pools in the Swindon area.
Please see the link below for the National Trust’s update on what’s happening in Avebury over the next two months. National Trust: What’s On in Avebury, July & August 2022
OCTOBER has arrived in Swindon and that means we’re coming to the closing stages of 2021. But don’t worry because with Halloween, Bonfire Night, and Christmas all still to come, we’re in for an awesome three months. Find out what’s happening in Swindon in October below as we look to celebrate the spookiest holiday of… read more
This autumn edition includes news of the beautiful and mysterious Museum of the Moon coming to the Marlborough Dark Skies Fest in October, the new farming funding that has been allocated to us from Defra and updates from our Sparkling Streams and Mend the Gap projects. https://bit.ly/SeptNWDNews
Work has started to replace the flooring at the Castle View Play area.
@The Hub Swindon and Wiltshire CIC is a not-for-profit organisation running from Fitzpatrick’s Gym on Ferndale Road. We are pleased to announce we have been funded by the Education and Skills Funding Agency to deliver an exciting new project, called ‘Boxing Clever’ aimed at young people that are currently not in education, employment or training… read more
If you’re looking for an organised sporting activity for your child then look no further Everyone is welcome, no experience required. Come along, join our experienced, qualified coaches and give Netball a try. For those in School Years 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 & 6 Mondays 17:30 – 18:30, commencing 26th April 2021… read more
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement, we are pleased to confirm that outdoor tennis courts will be able to open from 29th March. This will mean recreational tennis will be able to resume, including: Singles and doubles social play including club sessions organised activity for groups (maximum group size subject to confirmation) 1:1 coaching Pay and… read more
Outdoor sport is due to return on 29th March which includes grassroots football. As such Chiseldon FC is expecting to resume both training and games soon after this date. The adult Sunday Football League has confirmed its season will resume from 4th April and will be extended into June with the aim of completing all… read more
The Total Guide to Swindon is a newsletter promoting events, deals and attractions within the area which may be of interest to residents. Total Guide to Swindon Newsletter
The new gym equipment has been installed at the Rec field (funding by CIL funds).
A new waterside restaurant and café at Coate Water could form an important part of a four-year strategy to improve Swindon’s much-loved country parks. Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet will meet on Wednesday (2 Dec) to discuss whether to develop the strategy, which has been put forward by Councillor Dale Heenan, the Cabinet Member responsible for… read more
Update 3rd December 2020: the order has been placed and we await an installation date The Parish Council are delighted to confirm the approval of Caloo as the supplier of the “Community Bundle” outside gym for the Rec Field. Full Council need to approve this purchase in the October full council meeting and then we… read more
Please visit the Ridgeway National Trail newsletter to discover the events taking place on the trail, including an events calender, and the steps that have been taken to make these events Covid- secure.
The latest newsletter from the Swindon Library and Information Service is now available. Follow the link below to find out about the latest news, including progress towards reopening. Swindon Library and Information Service Newsletter.