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Father's Day Lunch
A trip to a restaurant might not always seem like the most imaginative of Father's Day gifts but it's still an incredibly thoughtful gesture. Swindon has a range of superb restaurants offering vouchers of varying monetary values to suit all taste buds and budgets. The award winning restaurant at Chiseldon House is the perfect place for a relaxed private family celebration. While Colleys Lechlade, The Pear Tree at Purton & Hall & Woodhouse are among some of the area's must-visit restaurants.
Confectionery
Let’s face it, you can never go wrong with a sweet treat on Father's Day. Fizzy Wizzy Sweet Cart can provide personalised sweet jars/sweet cones full of retro sweets including flying saucers, shrimps, fruit salads, blackjacks, rhubarb and custards as well as modern favourites too. Choose your sweets from over 175 options on the Fizzy Wizzy Sweet Cart website and sweeten up your Father's Day.
Water Sports
If your dad's a bit of a thrill seeker, there’s no better place to treat him this Father's Day than at South Cerney Outdoor. Their range of adrenalin pumping water sports include kayaking, canoeing and windsurfing, plus more serene water borne pursuits such as sailing and stand-up paddling. Alternatively a guided canoe tour around the lake is the perfect idea for a treat. Learn real skills and enjoy the environment with the knowledge and instruction of a Go Canoeing guide.
Adopt an Animal
The perfect gift for the person who has everything - forget a cuddly toy this Father's Day and splash out on the real deal. Cotswold Wildlife Park has variety of animals that you can choose to adopt or sponsor. Not only will you be helping to fund the Park’s conservation and breeding programmes but you'll also receive up to two free entry tickets. Prices range from £20-50 depending on the animal.
Theatre Tickets
The Wyvern Theatre offers an excellent mixed programme of concerts, comedy, dance, drama, musical theatre and local amateur productions. A trip to the theatre is the perfect oppurtunity for you and your dad to get all dressed up and enjoy yourselves in style.
Golf
Because most of us learned the game from dear ol' dad, Father's Day can be a special day for golfers. Whether you're treating your own dad or passing your passion for golf on to your children Broome Manor's well designed, championship standard, par 71, 18-hole course features water hazards and provides a challenge for all standards of golfer - from beginners to international standard players.
Comedy Show Tickets
For a fun filled, side splitting Father's Day gift, there’s nothing better than tickets to a comedy night! Every month SUJU and MECA play host to some of the country’s finest stand-up comedians. So if you're looking to tickle your dad's funny bone this Father's Day, tickets to a comedy show are sure to help his special day go down like a treat.
Store Vouchers
With so many great gift ideas to choose from in Swindon, there may be a sense of uncertainty about whether or not you've made the perfect choice. That's why gift vouchers are the ideal solution for Father's Day gift seekers. With a wide range of stores in both The Brunel and The Parade, treat your dad to vouchers from M&S, Starbucks, Topshop or Debenhams so that he can buy whatever he wants!
A Trip with Barnes Travel
Instead of the usual card and a pint, get your dad what he really wants for Father's Day – your company and a fun day out! From trips to Weston Super Mare Day and London Zoo to Warner Bros. Studio Tours, Barnes Travel have plenty of trips planned to suit all ages, budgets and interests.
Beer & Back Massage
Treat your Dad to a relaxing back massage and a refreshing pint this Father's Day with a Village Urban Resort gift voucher! It's the perfect way to say 'cheers' for being a great Dad. Pop into Viva Urban Spa at Village Urban Resort Swindon to buy the special £30 voucher. Call 0871 222 4620 for any further information or to book a treatment.