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Picnic in the Park
Where: Swindon is home to a selection of beautiful parks, gardens and open spaces, check out our guide to the best gardens and parks in Swindon that provide you with the perfect space to enjoy a delicious picnic.
About: A picnic in the park is the perfect way to spend Father's Day this year! It gives you some time to bond whilst enjoying the beautifully scenic park views. You can pack up your picnic basket with some of your dad's favourite treats and maybe add a bottle of bubbly to help make it extra special. Take a look at our best picnic spots in Swindon here.
Not sure you'd be able to create a delicious picnic feast? Fear not, Brunch Club provide beautifully presented homemade bespoke boxes and grazing platters that will make the perfect picnic treat.
Price: FREE access into parks, however some parking charges may apply.
Father's Day Meal
Where: Hall & Woodhouse, De Vere Cotswold Water Park's Old Boat House, Chiseldon House Hotel, The Red Lion Cricklade, Cricklade Club, Stanton House, The Kings Head Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton, Pizza & Co, Lydiard Park
About: Treat your dad to a deliciously mouth-watering meal this Father's Day! Swindon plays host to an array of delicious restaurants that offer an exciting variety of cuisines. From an American cheeseburger, steak & chips, to a classic Indian curry, traditional greek dishes, or an authentic Italian pizza, Swindon really does offer something for everyone!
Price: From £15.00pp
Beach Life CamperVan Hire
Gift: Camping experience
From: Beach Life Campervan Hire
About: Treat Dad to a luxury campervan trip to get away and relax! This Father's Day you can enjoy a personalised day of exploring breathtaking landscapes, uncovering hidden treasures, and creating unforgettable memories! Beach Life Campervan Hire will help with your perfect Father's Day, from selecting the ideal campervan to offering recommendations for must-visit spots nearby.
View their campervan packages here.
Visit a Museum
Where: STEAM Museum & Lydiard House Museum
About: Surprise your dad this Father's Day with a trip to one of Swindon's most incredible and interesting museums. Sometimes the best way to bond is via a fun and cool activity.
Learning some history and creating memories together sounds like the perfect Father's Day activity.
Price: Various
BBQ
Where: Swindon has an array of beautifully looked after gardens and parks which some allow you to hire a bbq and cook up a storm. Take a look at our Top 3 BBQ Spots in Swindon to see which parks/gardens offer bbq hire or park benches to enjoy your delicious feast.
A BBQ doesn't have to be done in a public place, why not do one at home! Check out our BBQ Tips here.
About: A BBQ is perfect for Father's Day, you can cook up a selection of his BBQ favourites whilst your dad takes some time to relax!
Price: FREE access to parks and open spaces, however parking charges may apply.
Drinks
Where: Boom Battle Bar, Hall & Woodhouse, The Kings Head Hotel & DoubleTree by Hilton
About: Celebrate Father's Day at his favourite pub or bar and enjoy an array of delicious drinks. Your dad might of missed the taste of a top quality beer from his favourite pub so Father's Day could be the perfect opportunity to take your dad for his dream beer.
Price: From £10
Walks
Where: Swindon and Wiltshire have some gorgeous picturesque gardens, parks and outdoor spaces that offer the chance to get some fresh air, excerise and a chance to spend some quality time with your dad, making it the perfect Father's Day activity! Whether you fancy a country walk or a park that allows your furry friend to tag along, Swindon and the surrounding areas offer them all.
About: Whether the sun is shinning or not, a long walk with your dad is the ideal activity that gives you some bonding time. Take a look at our Top 10 Walks in Swindon.
Price: FREE entry to all parks and gardens, however parking charges may apply.
Sports & Leisure Activities
Where: David Lloyd
About: Sometimes the best gifts are those that create memories. David Lloyd has numerous activities that you and your dad can enjoy this Father's Day. Some healthy competition is always fun so challenge your dad to a game of: tennis, badminton, basketball or hit their spa and have a relaxing leisure day with your dad this Father's Day.
Price: Various
Farm Trip
Where: Roves Farm is back open giving families the chance to go on down and see the animals for a fun day out. You can enjoy a wonderful family walk and spot some of the beautiful animals as you walk past. Certain guidelines must be met when you arrive to adhere to the social distancing rules and their visitors centre is still closed.
About: Roves Farm offers a fantastic day out perfect for the little ones but also the adults! Giving you a beautiful open space to spend some quality time with your dad.
Price: View their tickets here.
Outdoor Activity
Where: Cotswold Canoe Hire, Rox: The Real Outdoor Experience, Adventure Point, Active Reality
About: Treat your Dad to a day of fun and games! Whether he is more of a canoeing or general watersports fan; then Cotswold Canoe Hire or Rox are the perfect plan for the big day! Or enjoy a futuristic day of games at Active Reality where you can engage in Virtual Reality games!
Or head over to Adventure Point with Dad for a great varied day of activies! Enjoy activites from Laser Quest, to problem-solving and mystery Escape rooms, to exciting mini golf!
Price: Various
Live Escape Room
Where: Co-decode
About: Is your dad always up for an adventure? Does he love a challenge? Co-decode are incredible at creating exciting adventures and their live escape rooms are the ideal challenge for Father's Day.
Work together as a team and solve the code to be able to escape it's the perfect Father's Day gift!