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Half Term Guide... Swindon Town Centre

Your Guide to Half Term in Swindon

Before you know it, another Half Term creeps
up as if from nowhere - when it only seems
like yesterday the summer holidays ended!
Wondering what to do in the kid’s few days
of freedom? Take a look at our guide for some
fun and varied activities that are bound to suit
all different tastes!

A spot of theatre…
Why not pop into the Wyvern Theatre with
the family for five minutes, for an hour or
even for the whole morning on Saturday 2nd
November?
From 10am-1pm, you can try your hand at
illustrating in the style of Horrible Science’s
Tony De Saulles, take a backstage tour or
simply sit back and have a coffee whilst the
kids join in with a colouring competition, get
their faces painted or listen to the story of Jack
and the Beanstalk told by a member of this
year’s pantomime cast. You may even bump
into Daisy the Cow! This half - term treat for Fun at the fair… Hydro located in Swindon town centre is the
children and families is absolutely FREE and Steven Hill funfairs will be bringing a variety of place for you over the holidays! Health Hydro
will be a brilliant day out towards the end of entertaining rides and attractions to Swindon has 2 swimming pools; a conventional pool
the holidays. town centre this half term. So bring some and a warm pool, with different swimming
friends and make sure you don’t miss out on sessions and activities including family swim,
some fun in the school holidays! fun swimming sessions for children with floats
and play equipment and swimming lessons
Shoot-em-up…. for ages 4 - 14 years. For something fun and
Fancy a bit of adventure this half term? Why active, there are also fitness classes available;
not try laser tag at Quasar - a game of skill with the likes of Aquafit, Fitball, Yoga and
and accuracy that is great fun for all ages - Zumba available for those 14 years and up.
meaning you can go with friends or even If swimming or fitness isn’t your forte, or
get the family involved! During the half you’d rather have a bit of chill time; Health
term, Quasar - located above Iceland on Hydro also has historical Turkish Baths for that
Havelock Square - is open from 9am unique bit of relaxation.
until 8pm, with later opening times on
the weekend for extra hours of fun!

If you are a Swindon Loyalty Card
holder, you can buy one game at
Quasar and get another FREE!
If you don’t have a Swindon Loyalty
Card and are interested in signing
up for one, please visit www. Read all about it….
swindontowncentre.co.uk for If you’re after a bit of reading, internet surfing
Get your skates on…. more information and to view or you need to catch up on some studying in
Want to attend a disco with a twist this participating businesses! the holidays, why not pay a visit to Swindon’s
half term? Get your skates on! The Meca Central Library at Regent Circus?
are holding family roller disco sessions In the pool….
on the first Friday of every month, from Feel like a spot of swimming this Here you’ll find a tranquil spot if you need
6pm until 9pm. So why not make the half term? Or have you always some quiet time - plus, with a Cafe indoors,
start of the half term one to remember wanted to learn to swim? Then you’ll have everything you need all in one
with some family fun. the historic Milton Road Health place!

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