NEW CHRISTMAS EVENT TO TAKE PLACE IN THE TOWN GARDENS THIS WEEKEND

South Swindon Parish Council is set to bring free festive cheer to Old Town, and it’s all starting this weekend.

On 13th, 14th, 20th and 21st December, from 12pm until 4pm, the historic Town Gardens will be transformed into a lively hub of Christmas activities, performances and family fun, all open to the public, and at no cost.

The Parish Council is pleased to announce that, in an effort to ensure that no one misses out on the festive fun this year, RevoLOOtion will be attending every Christmas in the Town Gardens date, with their fully accessible mobile toilet, complete with lift, grab rails, hoist and adult changing bench.

Visitors will be welcomed into a winter wonderland, filled with creative workshops, live entertainment and seasonal treats.  Families can drop into Santa’s Craft Corner, where they’ll be guided through a range of hands-on craft sessions to keep the little ones busy with delightful make-and-take activities.

A variety of local performers and community groups will take to the iconic Bandstand, showcasing Swindon’s vibrant cultural scene.  Acts include Emma Doupé, JGMusic, the Swindon Welcomes Ukraine Chor, Emily’s Dance Academy, SALOS and many more.  More information on the full line up is available at www.southswindon-pc.gov.uk/event/christmas-in-the-town-gardens.

Food lovers can enjoy a variety of food from around the world, with a selection of local traders available on each day, including Hungry ‘n’ Thirsty, Lizzy Bakes, Soul Flava, Zapiekjanki, ZuDuzo Kitchen, all complemented by the much-loved Town Gardens Café.

Adding a touch of winter magic, Air Giants’ captivating larger-than-life interactive plants can be discovered around the Town Gardens Bandstand, while Swindon Culture Collective invites visitors to explore their Magical Lantern Forest, featuring work from outstanding Swindon-based artists.

No advance booking is required.  Simply arrived between 12pm and 4pm on 13th, 14th, 20th and 21st December.  Free parking is available at The Commonweal School.