With schools still out, it can often be a gruelling task trying to keep the kids entertained. For the remainder of the summer holidays Swindon Link has tracked down some local summer destinations that are fun for all the family.
Studley Grange
Down on the farm the adult Short Legged Dexter Cows, a rare breed from Southern Ireland, are due to give birth. Both Ginger and Swift have calved before, with this being Ginger’s fourth and Swift’s second.
Whilst awaiting the arrival of Crias (baby Alpacas) visitors can enjoy the lambs and kids - all of these you can feed by hand with food purchased in the shop.
Inside the Craft Village Soft Play is now open for longer, and there will also be lots of different activities and workshops running throughout the holidays in the Craft Village plus the exciting re-opening of the LEGO exhibition.
Visit www.studleygrange.co.uk
Cotswold Wildlife Park
From 1 to 31 August it's Rhino Month at Cotswold Wildlife Park.
Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the park's Rhinos: Monty, Nancy, Ruby, Alan and Belle. Keepers will be doing a daily talk throughout August at 2pm near the Rhino Paddock about these magnificent animals, the threats to rhinos and the conservation work that is going on to try and protect them for future generations.
There is always something going on at Cotswold Wildlife Park - park tours, fresh air, and animal discoveries await families over the summer holidays. Last month the park welcomed the arrival of three Wolverine triplets.
Visit www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk
Lotmead Farm
Lotmead Farm is open again for the 2018 season. As well as their famous strawberries, this year Lotmead will be offering raspberries, blackcurrants, gooseberries, sweetcorn, dwarf beans, French beans, runner beans, potatoes and more.
With a play area filled with fun slides, swings, a maze, zip wire and brand new wooden adventure frame, a day at Lotmead will keep everyone busy. There’s also a nature walk, dairy parlour and small animal enclosure. Animals include baby pygmy goats, new Kunekune piglets, as well as the familiar faces of Tango the Shetland pony, Denzil the donkey, and Nigel, Kevin and Bertie the alpacas.
Visit www.lotmead.co.uk
Better Link Centre
Better GLL has invested millions in Swindon's Link Centre - since 2014 the leisure centre boasts a fully kitted gymnasium, coffee corner, Extreme Trampoline Park, ice skating, and swimming facilities including Swindon's Oasis.
This summer the Link Centre is offering a variety of summer deals, competitions, and family vouchers on a range of activities via their social media which include a joint ticket for families, parent toddler sessions, and birthday packages for exclusve deals on all the activities.
Visit www.better.org.uk
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