Whether it’s going to Cineworld to watch one of the latest releases, going to the Greek Olive for a meal, or just having an evening in one of the many great pubs dotted around the area, there are many ways for you to spend your evenings in Swindon. But many people seek alternative forms of entertainment to spice up the week or to try something new and, luckily, Swindon and nearby cities have plenty of exciting options for you to base your evening around.
So, let’s take a look into the more intriguing alternative entertainment options for you and your friends that are well worth including in your evening plans over the coming weeks.
Experience the thrills of beating a game of chance
For a very long time, the people of Swindon have wanted a casino. In 1996, the government decided to give the town a gaming licence but the 1997 general election took place before the licence could be sealed. Since then, those who have wanted to play casino games have had to travel to nearby licensed towns and cities or go online.
The world was a different place in 1996 and, now that online casinos have become very popular, it’s clear that land-based casinos don’t have the same appeal as they once did. Online and mobile casinos are simply too convenient and well-stocked for land-based casinos to compete, with the example of Casino Cruise, which has a fantastic mobile casino for you, boasting over 1300 games, a figure it continues to add to.
The Gambling Act 2005 allowed for more casinos to be built across the UK but Swindon was once again omitted following the repeal of the Gambling Act 1968. But for those who would like to make an evening of gaming at a land-based casino with their friends, there are some options nearby. About an hour away, the Grosvenor Casino Reading South is a grand venue that has received many stellar reviews for patrons, with its late bar adding to the appeal.
The game’s not just for kids anymore
Many parents have had to sit in on a child’s laser tag birthday party, with a few willing to step in and join the action. Now, at Laser Quest Swindon, you and your group of between six and 30 players can book the Adult Package, which includes games of laser tag, half-time drinks at the bar, and a bottle of champagne for the winner.
The joys of laser tag are being rediscovered in recent times, even being sought as a potential saviour for the somewhat stalled virtual reality industry. The adult package is certainly a great way for the exciting game to be more appealing to all, continuing to grow its popularity.
Do you and your friends have what it takes to escape?
A new trend in the realm of evening entertainment is that of the escape rooms. The method is simple: you and your friends are locked in a room and need to solve puzzles to escape before the time elapses. Swindon has fully embraced escape rooms, boasting three very highly-rated venues. Co-Decode Live Escape Games, Incarcerated, and Clue HQ – The Live Escape Game rank as the top three fun and games options in the town, showing how popular the activity has become.
If you fancy something a little more lively and fun than the standard evening of going to the pub or watching a movie, test your luck at the casino, get stuck into laser tag, or try to solve the escape rooms of Swindon.
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