15+ Outdoor Activities in Swindon for Families

Sit inside 28 real aircraft cockpits including Cold War jets, helicopters, and trainers, plus try interactive flight simulators at the UK's largest hands-on aviation museum.

Explore the fascinating history of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers with interactive family trails, workshops, and a unique vehicle collection.

Explore a historic Neolithic stone circle and manor house with family-friendly facilities and outdoor walking trails.

Explore over 100 classic and vintage cars from the 1920s onwards, plus motorcycles, memorabilia, and two Williams Formula 1 cars in Wiltshire's only motor museum.

Explore a medieval abbey with picturesque grounds, courtyards, and a tea-room in a charming Wiltshire village setting.

Experience guided electric scooter adventures and axe throwing activities across countryside estates in Wiltshire and Hampshire.

Explore a remarkable flight of 29 locks on the Kennet & Avon Canal, a stunning feat of Victorian engineering offering free access and scenic waterside walks.

Explore wetland habitats and spot diverse wildlife including kingfishers, otters, and waterfowl at this free Wiltshire nature reserve.

Explore an Iron Age hillfort crowned by the famous White Horse chalk figure, with panoramic views and family-friendly walking trails across the Oxfordshire countryside.

Explore a working farm with indoor and outdoor play activities, animal encounters, and The Woolly Sheep Café for families with children from newborns upwards.

Enjoy freshly prepared farm-to-table meals, homemade ice cream, and interact with friendly farm animals in a charming countryside setting.

Explore rare breed animals up close, enjoy hands-on encounters, and play outdoors in woodland areas with climbing frames and zip wire at this family farm.

Explore an atmospheric hilltop fortress with panoramic views, interactive exhibits, and open grounds perfect for family adventures.

Explore a striking 14th-century castle ruin set in scenic grounds with outdoor trails, perfect for history-loving families and dog walkers.

Explore a stately home with extensive gardens, woodland trails, and family-friendly activities across 2,000 acres of Wiltshire parkland.

Explore a stunning 17th-century country house set within expansive grounds perfect for families seeking history and outdoor adventures.

Explore a 56-acre country park with a historic reservoir, nature reserve, splash park, and play area suitable for all ages and dog-friendly families.