Summer of Family Fun Awaits at the Town Gardens Bowl

The Town Gardens Bowl is preparing for a summer packed with family entertainment, as South Swindon Parish Council presents six live events featuring comedy, theatre, music, magic, wrestling and outdoor ballet during the school holidays.

Families are invited to make the most of the summer holidays with an exciting programme of live entertainment at the Town Gardens Bowl, offering everything from magical adventures and interactive theatre to music, comedy and action-packed wrestling.

Set in the heart of Swindon's historic Town Gardens, the open-air venue will host six family-friendly events over two weeks, giving parents and grandparents plenty of opportunities to enjoy affordable days out together during the school holidays. The programme forms part of the Town Gardens Bowl's 90th anniversary season and follows South Swindon Parish Council's commitment to making live entertainment more accessible for local families.

The programme includes:

Comedy Club 4 Kids – Thursday 23 July
The hit comedy show designed especially for children returns with some of the UK's funniest comedians delivering a family-friendly afternoon packed with laughs.
The Great Baldini: The Family Magic Show – Tuesday 28 July
Expect mind-blowing magic, hilarious comedy and audience participation from one of Britain's most entertaining magicians.
Rock The Tots: Summer Party! – Wednesday 29 July
A fun-filled interactive concert for babies, toddlers and young children featuring live music, bubbles, puppets and plenty of opportunities to dance and sing along.
The Mushroom Show – Thursday 30 July
Award-winning Scratchworks Theatre combines science, storytelling, music and imaginative play in a unique theatrical adventure exploring the hidden world beneath our feet.
KAPOW Wrestling – Saturday 1 August
Larger-than-life characters, spectacular athleticism and family-friendly entertainment come together as KAPOW Wrestling returns to the Bowl with another action-packed afternoon.
Alice in Wonderland: The Ballet – Sunday 2 August
A beautifully choreographed outdoor ballet brings Lewis Carroll's timeless tale to life, with Alice, the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter and the Queen of Hearts taking audiences on a magical journey through Wonderland.
 
Councillor John Firmin, Chair of the Events Working Party at South Swindon Parish Council, said:

"The Town Gardens Bowl has always been a place where families can come together to enjoy unforgettable live experiences. We're delighted to be offering such a varied programme this summer, with something to entertain children of all ages – whether that's comedy, music, theatre, magic, ballet or wrestling. We hope families from across Swindon and beyond will join us for what promises to be a fantastic summer at one of the town's most unique outdoor venues."

The programme has been made even more affordable through reduced family ticket prices as part of the Government's Great British Summer Savings initiative, helping more families enjoy quality live entertainment during the school holidays. Some children's tickets are available from as little as £3.50.

The Town Gardens Bowl, one of only a handful of surviving historic open-air bowls in the country, has been entertaining audiences since 1936 and continues to host a diverse programme of music, theatre, comedy and community events each summer.

Tickets for all events are on sale now. Early booking is recommended.

For full event details and tickets, visit the South Swindon Parish Council ticket website: https://southswindonparishcouncil.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows