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We always
suggest you ring beforehand if visiting with disabled children as all
attractions within the place you are visiting may not be accessible,
depending on disablement, and whether or not if you have a helper. |
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| Farmer
Gow's, Longcot Road, Fernham, Nr. Faringdon, SN7 7PR Tel 01793 780 555 www.farmergows.co.uk |
Meet the Animals daily at 11am & 2pm. Farm animals, bale climbs, pedal tractors, adventure play area. Trailer Rides (Apr - Oct). Farm Shop, cafe & picnic areas. |
Yes |
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| Swimming
at Oasis Leisure Centre, North Star Avenue,
Swindon, SN2 1EP Tel
01793 445401 www.swindon.gov.uk/oasis |
Lagoon Swimming Pool, -with 'new' pirate ship under 8s play feature, 3 giant water slide ('Domebusters'), Wavemachine, Watercannon and Hydroslide. Cafe. |
Yes |
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| Motor
Racing at Castle Combe Circuit, Castle
Combe,
Chippenham, Wiltshire, Tel 01249 782417 www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk |
Car Racing - Enjoy a day at Castle Combe at our award-winning race meetings, under 15’s free, superb viewing, free parking and up to 10 races. From just £24 for a family of 4. |
Yes
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| Soft
Indoor Play Area, Jolly Roger Adventure
Ltd, Greenbridge Road, Swindon, SN3 3JE, (01793) 522044 www.jollyrogerplay.com |
One of the largest indoor play areas, Bouncy Castles, soft/adventure play, ball pools, astra & drop slides, cafe, birthday party's, amusement games and loads more |
Yes |
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Go
Kart Racing at Castle Combe, Nr
Chippenham, Wilts, Tel 01249 783010 www.drivetechltd.co.uk |
Junior
Kart School, 10-15 year olds (min 4' 8"). 1st & 3rd
Sunday mornings. Expert tuition in 3 hour sessions. Cost £35.
Ideal for individuals and birthday parties. Pre-booking essential. |
No |
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J Company, Outdoor Laser
Combat, Startley, Chippenham, SN15 5HG Tel 01249 721196 www.jcompany.co.uk |
Outdoor laser combat for 9 - 13 year olds in the heart of Wiltshire countryside - no projectiles so no bruising when shot! Undercover seating area / refreshments for spectators - must book. |
No
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| 'STEAM
- Museum of the Great Western Railway', Kemble Drive,
Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2TA Tel 01793 466646 www.swindon.gov.uk/steam |
STEAM - Museum of Great Western Railway is an interactive, hands-on history of the people & locomotives who built & operated the Great Western Railway. Housed in restored Railway Works building. School visits, Cafeteria. |
Yes |
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| The
Great Big Tree Climbing Co Bradford on Avon & other locations in Wilts & Somerset. Tel 0800 0556760 www.thegreatbigtreeclimbing.co.uk |
Tree climbing adventures for all ages and abilities across Wiltshire and especially for those who can't wait to be swinging 60ft above the ground! Zip lines, big leaps and more. Individuals, groups, schools. |
No |
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| Brokerswood
Country Park,
Brokerswood, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4EH, Tel 01373 822238 www.brokerswood.co.uk |
'A very natural park. Absolutely superb with a pretty lake and forest walks' - David Bellamy. 80 cares of ancient woodland with lake, railway, Adventureland, Play Trails & Heritage Centre. Undercover play area for toddlers. Cafe Shop. |
Yes |
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Bowood
House, Gardens, House, and Adventure Playground
Derry Hill, Calne, SN11 9PQ Tel: 01249 812102 www.bowood.org |
Children
love Bowood! It's home to one of the best adventure playgrounds in the
country. And there's space to run and play, beautiful parkland and a
waterfall to enjoy. Cafes, picnic areas |
Parkland: yes Adventure Playground: no |
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| Nationwide
Paintball, Swindon: Purton House, Purton, Wiltshire, SN5 4EB. website |
14 acre paintball site of mixed woodland and open terrain, for private group bookings. We are located between Lydiard Millicent and Purton: just 4 miles from Swindon. Ideal for groups of 10 - 25 players. Book online here. |
No |
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| Salisbury
& S. Wiltshire Museum, The King's House, 65, The Close, Salisbury,
SP1 2EN Tel 01722 332151 www.salisburymuseum.org.uk |
Free
children's special events available during school holidays and half terms to
see the wonderful history of the area from this beautiful house in The
Close. Normal admission rules apply. Gift shop. |
Activities are suitable for wheelchair-bound individuals |
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| Super
Camps @St. Francis' School, Marlborough Road, Pewsey, SN9 5NT Tel 01235 832222 www.supercamps.co.uk |
Activity day camps for children aged 4-14 combining Sports and Arts into a fun-fuelled programme keeping children active, alert, safe and happy during the Easter and Summer holidays! |
Call to check |
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| Sports
Xtra Summer Camps, Swindon & Shrivenham Tel 07785 753880 www.sports-xtra.com |
The Sports Xperience course is ideal for any sports-mad young people, ages 4-12. Sports may include football, tennis, kwik cricket, parachute games, gymnastics and many more! Courses: Swindon: Westlea School & Isambard Campus; Shrivenham: Pinewood School, Bourton |
Call to check |
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The Museum of
Computing, 6-7 Theatre Square, Swindon SN1 1QN Tel: 01793 492256 www.museumofcomputing.org.uk |
Have fun seeing the evolution of computing & our UK digital history! Lots of hands-on working exhibits: try vintage games in our ‘Pong to Playstation’ Zone with Pong, Pacman, and more. School visits |
Yes |
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Kidz
About,
Nr J16 of the M4, Blagrove
Industrial Estate, Frankland Road,
Swindon SN5
8YZ
Tel 01793 524646 www.kidzabout.com |
Swindon's favourite Indoor Adventure Play & Party Centre. Play frames over 6.5m tall! 4-lane astraslide, dropslide & superb twisting spiral slide, plus a football & basketball pitch! Large cafe. "We Proudly Brew Starbucks Coffee".. |
Yes |
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Ten
Pin Bowling - Megabowl, Shaw Ridge,
Swindon, SN5 7DN Tel: 0871 5501010 www.megabowl.co.uk |
Ten pin bowling for all the family, kids parties, food, music, games. |
Yes |
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Cosmos Restaurant, Linden
Court, Holbrook Way, Swindon SN1 1BE Tel 01793 495666 www.cosmo-restaurants.co.uk |
Enjoy as much as you like from our Pan Asian banquet of over 120 fresh dishes . Contemporary and trendy spotless surroundings- ideal for kids - booking advisable |
Yes |
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Swindon Town Football
Club, The County Ground, County Road, Swindon SN1 2ED Tel 0871 223 2300 www.swindontownfc.co.uk |
Football matches for the whole family - soak up the atmosphere of live football, refreshments, shop. Purchase tickets online or buy at ground on day |
Yes |
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Cholderton
Charlie's Farm, Amesbury Road, Cholderton, Salisbury, SP4 0EW Tel 01980 629438 www.choldertoncharliesfarm.com |
Hands-on activity farm: interact with our rare breed farm animals: get up close, touch, feed & learn all about them. Set in stunning countryside: safe for children to run around and enjoy the outdoors. Outdoor & indoor play areas, sandpits, ride on tractors |
Yes |
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Explorer Dome Tel 0117 914 1526 www.explorerdome.co.uk |
Hands-on Science Shows in our portable planetarium that travels to schools across Bristol and the South-West. Exciting, interactive shows on a range of science topics from KS1 to A level. See our website for full details and school & pupil feedback! |
Yes
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Bibury Trout Farm,
Bibury, Cirencester, GL7 5NL Tel 01285 740215 or 740212 www.biburytroutfarm.co.uk |
One of Britain’s oldest, and most attractive, trout farms. Children of all ages will delight in seeing leap out of the water for food thrown by visitors! Catch Your Own’ Fishery to catch your supper. Cafe, shop. School groups, birthday parties. |
Yes |
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WM
Ski, Spring Lake, South Cerney, Cirencester, GL7 5TH Tel 0845 895 9000 www.wmski.com |
The premier site for tournament ski and wakeboarding in the UK. Introductory courses on the boat lake and cable lake, suitable for all ages. Weekly children's mornings. Birthday parties. Café , bar, shop |
No |
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The
American Museum, Claverton Manor, Bath, BA2 7BD, Tel 01225 460503 www.americanmuseum.org |
Discover the American way of life from colonial times, the joys and hardships of American children. Set in 30 acres of beautiful parkland. Regular events, Gift shop, tearoom, picnic area. Educational programme for schools. |
Yes but garden access restricted
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Westonbirt
The National Arboretum, Nr. Tetbury, GL8 8QS Tel 01666 880220 website |
Westonbirt's fantastic natural resources bring out the child in young and old alike: interactive trails, toddler play area, play zones, special family events & activities. Bird viewing room, education centre. Cafe, shop, school visits |
Yes |
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| Paint Balling - Go Ballistic, Swindon, Wiltshire. Tel 0870 3306656 | Paint Balling Fun |
No |
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