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Museum Art Swindon - Contemporary Exhibits and Historic Charm
Where: Swindon
About: Museum & Art Swindon is a fun and free place to visit this summer! Located in a cool 1930s building on Euclid Street, the museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. Kids can explore exciting things like dinosaur fossils, Roman treasures, and stories about Swindon’s history. There are also colorful paintings by famous artists and beautiful pottery to see.
Best of all, the museum offers free drop-in activities like mask-making, trails, and creative workshops that are perfect for families. It’s a great way to learn and have fun together during the summer holidays!
Address: Civic Offices, Euclid Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 2JH
Telephone: 01793 466556
FAQs
What are the opening hours for Museum Art Swindon?
They're closed on Monday & Sunday and are open from 10.30am until 4.30pm from Tuesday to Saturday.
How do I volunteer at the Museum Art Swindon?
They're always looking for volunteers; you can apply here.
Do they have an online shop?
Their online museum shop offers bespoke gifts and souvenirs inspired by the Museum & Art Swindon collections. From books and toys to jewellery, there is something for everyone!
Kelmscott Manor – A Summery Creative Country Escape for Families
Where: Kelmscott Manor
About: Kelmscott Manor near Lechlade was the inspirational country home of William Morris; poet, designer, craftsman, socialist and founding father of the Arts and Crafts movement. An enchanting place within walking distance of the Thames Path, the Manor offers a lot to visitors both young and old.
It's the perfect summer activity so when the weather is nice you can have fun exploring their garden and indulge in their tearoom barn.
Address: Kelmscott, Lechlade, GL7 3HJ
Telephone: 01367 252486
FAQs
What are Kelmscott Manor's opening hours?
Visiting Hours (April – October) Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays 10.30am to 5pm.
What are the admission prices for Kelmscott Manor?
Adult £15.50 | Students and Children 5 – 16 £10.00 | Family (2 adults & 2 Children) £36.00
Do children go free at Kelmscott Manor?
Children under the age of 5yrs old go FREE at Kelmscott Manor.
Do they provide annual pass holders for Kelmscott Manor?
They no longer issue Annual Passes; however, if you hold a valid one (annual return slip with yellow card) you are still able to use it until its expiry date.
Is there onsite car parking at Kelmscott Manor?
Yes, follow the brown heritage signs to their onsite car park.
Visit a Farm
Where: Roves Farm
About: Visiting a working farm is not only a wonderful family day out, but it's an educational and entertaining trip for children and adults alike. From special seasonal events to family-friendly activities, there's always plenty going on at Roves Farm. During your trip, you'll meet and feed the animals, take part in arts and crafts, climb on the Adventure Play, and tour the farm on a tractor.
Address: Roves Farm & Visitor Centre, Sevenhampton, Swindon SN6 7QG, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1793 763939
FAQs
When is Roves Farm open?
They're open every day 9am-5pm.
How much does it cost to go to Roves Farm?
The prices vary depending on whether you're purchasing tickets through their website, on the door or for certain times, so it's always best to check their pricing here.
When do Roves Farm tractor rides run?
Tractor rides run from Feb half term – 31st Oct. Tickets on a first come first served basis, including members.
When is the Roves Farm Shop & Butchery open?
Their Farm Shop & Butchery is open every day, 9am – 5pm. Fully stocked with their home-reared meats and other dry goods, ready meals, cakes, fruit, and vegetables.
Do they serve food at Roves Farm?
Yes, you can visit The Woolly Sheep Café which is located in the main barn and is open every day, 9am – 5pm, serving an amazing menu of hot & cold food, from full-on meals to light bites. Hot & cold drinks, snacks and delicious homemade cakes complete the offering.
Are dogs allowed at Roves Farm?
They welcome dog walkers to use the Ramblers Retreat seating area next to their Cafe, but they are not permitted in any other areas of the farm. So please leave your dog/s at home. Dogs are allowed on their farm walks but must be kept on a lead at all times.
Go to the Park
Where: Lydiard Park
About: What better way to make use of Swindon’s greenery than a game of frisbee and a Mr Whippy? Lydiard Park is sure to be a hit with the whole family, and it won't cost you a thing.
Address: Lydiard Park, Lydiard Tregoze, Swindon, SN5 3PA, UK
Telephone: +44 1793 465270
FAQs
What are Lydiard Park's opening hours?
Lydiard Park is open every day from 7.30 am to dusk (except Christmas Day).
Does Lydiard Park have toilets?
Toilets at the Forest Cafe are open from 7.30am to dusk daily. Toilets at the Coach House tea room are open from 10.00am to closing time. Accessible toilets are available alongside the Forest Café and the Coach House Tea Rooms.
Does Lydiard Park allow dogs?
Dogs are welcome in the park, though not allowed in certain areas.
Are you allowed to do BBQs at Lydiard Park?
BBQs are available to hire between 1st April and 31st October from midday to park closure.
Lotmead PYO & Farm Park
Where: Lotmead Farm
About: Lotmead is a family friendly activity farm just outside Swindon well known for its fabulous ‘pick your own’ berries through the summer, as well as an animal enclosure and exciting play area. Open Easter - Halloween, There's a small charge to enter the farm Park and play area (book online) But It is free to enter the PYO area, just pay for what you pick. From October, families can pick their own pumpkins in a dedicated area of the farm, and the best Christmas trees in town are available from Late November!
Address: Lotmead Farm, Wanborough, Swindon SN4 0SN
Telephone: 01793 790137
FAQs
What are the opening hours for Lotmead Farm?
Lotmead Farm is open daily throughout the summer during the PYO season from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
When does the PYO start at Lotmead Farm?
Lotmead Farm's PYO fields are open from late May until October. They offer eight different crops for picking, their most popular being tabletop strawberries, which are grown on raised platforms so that the strawberries are easy to pick.
Does Lotmead grow anything other than strawberries for their PYO?
Yes, not only strawberries, you can pick raspberries, gooseberries, blackberries, blackcurrants, and redcurrants. They have vegetables (depending on the year), currently, broad beans, sweetcorn, and potatoes. For Halloween you can pick pumpkins.