Why Swindon is great place for a weekend getaway

From a distance, Swindon might look like a small town, but this town is crammed full of great things to do and see, which is why it makes a great destination for your weekend getaway. Museums, gardens and exciting activities await you…

Amazing value with great opportunities

Spending a weekend in Swindon will give you amazing value for your money. The accommodation, to begin with, is fantastically diverse and even the five star accommodations aren’t nearly as expensive as you might expect. So, you can spend your weekend in an easy going bed and breakfast at the edge of town, or you can book a room in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside at a lavish country house, complete with a charming garden and gazeebo. No matter what your budget is, you can find some cosy accommodation at almost any price.

Great fun for families

When it comes to bringing the kids, you won’t be short of things to do when you visit Swindon. They have quite a few activity centres for kids as well as places that are fun for the whole family. You can visit the trampoline park, horse riding centre, wildlife parks and farms, ice skating, bowling, and the list just keeps going. Plus, in Swindon you can also find something called ‘football golf’ which your kids will probably love. If you want to bask in some culture and history you can also visit some of the most iconic sites in England, like the White Horses on the hillside or the Avebury stone circles that are only a short distance away. Come rain or shine, you and your family can have fun and make the most of a weekend getaway

The romance

Short on ideas for Valentines’ day? Don’t worry; Swindon has you covered. Here you’ll find a lot of places where you and your partner can create a romantic atmosphere. There are beautiful parks where you can take long walks and picnics, romantic restaurants with some incredible food, and some charming bars and pubs where you can settle down at a lantern lit table and spend some time relaxing. If you and your date want something a little ‘outside the box’ then you can take a ride in a hot air balloon over Swindon or visit the White Horse Gliding Centre and go for a romantic glide over the hills. Spas, motor boat rides down the river, tandem bike rides and so much more can be found in Swindon, making it the perfect place for a romantic getaway

Great for excitement

If you enjoy getting a workout on your weekends away then Swindon has just what you’ll need. There are facilities all over the town where you can have fun and move about, like a water skiing park, a wall climbing centre, paintballing and laser tag. If you’re visiting from across the pond and looking for some excitement in Swindon, don’t forget to apply for your UK EHIC card, especially if you want to learn archery in Swindon at one of the ranges or take a stab at karting or quad biking.