| Venue / activity | Cost per person | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coate Water, Lydiard Park (grounds) | Free | Coate Water Rd / Lydiard Park | Parking may charge |
| Museum & Art Swindon | Free | Civic Offices | Tue–Sat, 11am–4:30pm |
| Link Centre swimming | From ~£5 | Whitehill Way | Better – book online |
| Link Centre trampoline | From ~£8 | Whitehill Way | Book online |
| Swindon & Cricklade Railway | From ~£8 child | Blunsdon | Steam/diesel trips |
| Museum of Computing | From ~£5 | Theatre Square | Family tickets |
| STEAM Museum | From ~£8 child | Kemble Drive | Railway heritage |
| Vue Cinema (child) | From ~£5 | Regent Circus | Kids screenings |
| Roves Farm | From ~£9 off-peak | Sevenhampton | Tiered pricing |
Source: Venue websites
Free options
Parks, green spaces, and the Museum & Art Swindon are free to enter. Parking at Coate Water and Lydiard Park may incur a charge. See our free things to do guide for the full list.
Swimming and leisure
The Link Centre and other Better pools offer public swim sessions. Child and family rates are usually under £10 per person. Trampoline sessions are similar. Book online for the best availability.
Heritage and museums
The Swindon and Cricklade Railway has child tickets from around £8. The STEAM Museum and Museum of Computing offer family tickets. Check their websites for current prices and any online discounts.
Farm and outdoors
Roves Farm has tiered pricing; off-peak and toddler sessions can be under £10 per person. Parks are free; pack a picnic to keep costs down.
Tips
Book online where possible; some venues offer cheaper advance rates. Look for family tickets. Take your own snacks and drinks to reduce spend. Check What's On for free and low-cost events.
Information correct as of 18 February 2026. Prices change. Always check venue websites for current admission, session costs, and any online discounts before you visit.