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Christmas Shopping in... Swindon Town Centre

Get ahead of the Christmas shopping game!

It’s never too early to think about outlets that provide a huge range of
what you’re going to give to whom stylish outfits to suit every taste.
this Christmas, and inSwindon BID can
give you the perfect head start on that Or if you’ve got a bit more cash to
dreaded Christmas shopping. spend, why not have a look at a new
laptop, or even an iPad from Western
There is a wonderful variation of outlets Computers in The Brunel?
in Swindon town centre from which you
can buy gifts for everyone in your life For the kids…
- from work Secret Santas to precious Probably the toughest Christmas task is
loved ones. trying to keep the kids happy, but with

Have a look through our guide to a huge range of gift ideas on offer in
Swindon town centre, you need look no
Christmas shopping and get organised further for this year’s festive shopping
right now! spree.
For Mum…. If your son or daughter has taken up
Often the hardest family member to buy a new hobby after this inspirational
for, Mum is the person everyone wants summer of sport, you can pick up
to tick off their list first, and whatever everything from tennis rackets to
her tastes, you are sure to find football boots from Sports Soccer on
something to cater to them in Swindon Regents Street, or JD Sports on Canal
town centre. Walk.

For example, if you want to wow her There is still no better way to keep the
with something shiny, why not try Iles kids entertained than a film favourite
Jewellers on Market Street? They offer from Disney, and the Disney Store
a wide range of rings, necklaces and on Canal Walk stocks top quality
earrings. merchandise from all the classic motion
pictures from down the years.
Classic beauty treatments can be found
at Superdrug (The Parade), Boots (The Or maybe you’ve got some budding
Brunel) and Lush (Regents Circus), musicians in the family? Holmes Music
along with a special range of pampering on Faringdon Road offers top of the
products at The Body Shop (The range equipment and expert advice, and
Parade). is always a popular gift destination.
Or if you want to play it safe, then For work Secret Santa….
you can’t go wrong with a nice box of A phrase that can strike fear into the
chocolates from Thornton’s. Check out hardiest of employees, ‘Secret Santa’ is
their fantastic selection of gifts at the a nightmare for most. But have a look
store in The Parade. around town and you’ll find plenty of
For Dad…. gift options.

Many are men of simple pleasures, Hawkin’s Bazaar in The Brunel has just
others more complex characters, but re-opened, and offers every comedy
whatever your dad is into, you’ll be present you could wish for, ranging
able to find the right gift for him in from the bizarre to the ridiculous.
Swindon town centre this Christmas. If you want to give your office a
chuckle, then look no further.
There is nearly always a book or DVD
that will appeal to your dad, and Large department stores BHS (The
WH Smith, Rise Records and That’s Parade) and Debenhams (Regents
Entertainment in The Brunel are your Circus) also stock a large number of
best bet for these classic gifts. specially designed Christmas gifts,
as well as the novelty items we all
If your old man likes to keep up with love to hate, so you’ll be sure to find
the latest fashion trends, head to one something there.
of the numerous clothes shops in the
town centre – The Forum (The Brunel), And Cakes Heaven in Market Street
Topman (The Parade) and John Anthony boast a huge variety of sponges, fancies
(The Brunel) are just some of the and cupcakes if you want pick up
something tasty, pretty and quick!
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