Things to do in Swindon over the Easter holidays

Parks, museums, farms, theatre, and days out. Free and paid options for the Easter break. Check opening times and book where needed.

Free: parks and outdoor

Lydiard Park

Lydiard Tregoze, Swindon SN5 3PA

Parkland, lake, and historic house. Free to walk the grounds. Lydiard runs an Easter trail (small charge per child) and sometimes craft sessions in the house museum. The Forest Cafe and Coach House Tea Rooms are open. Parking charges apply. Good for a full morning or afternoon.

Events and opening.

Coate Water Country Park

Marlborough Road, Swindon SN3 6AA

Lakeside paths and green space. Free to visit. Good for walks, picnics, and feeding ducks. Check the council website for parking.

Council directory.

Barbury Castle

Near Wroughton, Swindon

Iron-age hill fort with walks and views. Free to visit. Good for a bracing walk. Check the council website for parking and access.

Council directory.

Savernake Forest

Near Marlborough (about 30 minutes from Swindon)

Large ancient forest. Free to visit. The Grand Avenue and Big Belly Oak are well known. Good for a proper countryside walk. Check Forestry England for parking.

Savernake Forest.

Paid: museums and attractions

STEAM Museum

Fire Fly Avenue, Swindon SN2 2EY

Museum of the Great Western Railway. Trains, interactives, and Easter activities. Book tickets online. Check their website for opening times, prices, and the Easter programme (trails, workshops, and special sessions).

Tel: 01793 466646. Tickets and opening.

Swindon Designer Outlet Village

Kemble Drive, Swindon SN2 2DY

Shops, cafes, and family facilities including the Hooter Express train and play area. Sometimes runs a free Easter trail or maze. Good for a combined shopping and play trip. Free parking for the first 15 minutes; then charges apply. Check their website for Easter events.

Opening and events.

Wyvern Theatre

Theatre Square, Swindon SN1 1QN

Plays, music, and family shows. The Easter holidays often have matinees. Check their programme and book in advance.

What's on and booking.

Boom Battle Bar

Regent Circus, Swindon

Games including axe throwing, shuffleboard, mini golf, and darts. Good for older children and teens. Check their website for session times and prices.

Book and prices.

Eastcott Studios

Eastcott Hill, Swindon

Pottery painting and throwing. Children can paint a piece to take home. Book in advance. Check their website for Easter sessions and pricing.

Website and booking.

Hollywood Bowl

Greenbridge Retail & Leisure Park, Swindon

Ten-pin bowling. Book lanes in advance at busy times. Food and drinks on site.

Book a lane.

Farms

Lotmead Farm

Stratton Road, Wanborough, Swindon SN4 0SN

Farm park with animals, play area, cafe, and shop. Often runs an Easter trail during the holidays. Entry is with farm park admission. Check their website for the current year's dates and prices. Good for younger children.

Tel: 01793 790137. Farm park and Easter.

Other farms in Wiltshire run lambing and Easter events. Search for "lambing Wiltshire" or "Easter farm near Swindon" and confirm dates and booking before you travel.

More ideas

For Easter egg hunts and trails, see our Easter egg hunts and events guide. Back to the Easter hub and What's On.