Here are some ideas for local activitites in the May half-term: Visit the historic State Rooms of Lydiard House Museum to see our new special exhibition and take part in our new family activity Hop over to the STEAM Museum, for the new exhibition celebrating female pioneers in railway engineering, an Air Raid Shelter experience and an… read more
The Rec Hall in Chiseldon (near the tennis courts) offers hourly hire of the hall for table tennis at £7.00 ph. Please contact clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk to book in. All kit is provided on site.
See more details about our Coronation party event.
Please follow the link to view the latest edition of the Ridgeway National Newsletter: Ridgeway National Newsletter – Spring Edition
On Monday 8th May, volunteers will be carrying out more stream clearance work. Can you help? The screenshots below provide details of what’s happening, what you’ll need and more.
7th Swire Ridgeway Arts Prize Exhibition Celebrating the Spirit of the Ridgeway Uffington village hall (Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall; SN7 7SE) Sat 22 and Sun 23 April 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Entry free, parking plentiful, refreshments available At the same time you might also wish to visit the Tom Brown’s School Museum in the… read more
As part of efforts to make Lydiard Park more self-sustainable, the hotel and conference centre at the park will reopen this spring following a £2.6m makeover, delivering a modern and stylish destination with new executive features. The transformational project includes a major refurbishment of the hotel’s bedrooms, reception, restaurant and a brand-new bar and… read more
Children will have the chance to explore Lydiard Park as part of a special trail on Easter Sunday (9 April). The Great Lydiard Park Easter Egg trail will see those taking part search for eggs hidden around the lake of the Swindon Borough Council-owned park, which will spell out a word to gain a prize…. read more
Free to our ‘friends’, £2 per adult and £1 for under 16s. Please bring cash. You’ll need a torch and to be wearing boots!
Cries of joy and beaming smiles lit up Coate Water this morning (23 March) when an eagerly-awaited play park was officially unveiled to delighted children. Work to build the new accessible park began in early January and schoolchildren from Badbury Park Primary School, Brimble Hill Primary School and Crowdy’s Hill School were the first to… read more
The historic State Rooms of Lydiard House Museum are reopening this April with a new special exhibition and family activity in time for the Easter holidays. Lydiard House is a striking Grade I listed building set within 260 acres of stunning historic landscape at Lydiard Park, Swindon. Home to the St John family for over 500… read more
From Castles’ website: “Castles Bike Ride is all about having a good time and embracing cycling and friendship whilst raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. We believe that by coming together, we can achieve personal growth and success. Teamwork, motivation, support, and inspiration are the qualities that push our cycling community forward. We host an… read more
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Swindon Borough Council’s planners have approved proposals to restore the dome of the Oasis Leisure Centre. The building’s owners, SevenCapital, submitted an application to seek Listed Building Consent for the restoration and re-glazing of the swimming pool’s doomed roof, while it continues to develop an outline scheme to reopen the Oasis. The application was made… read more
The Ridgeway is 50 years old! Throughout the year celebrations will be held highlighting the natural beauty of the surrounding area and the enjoyment it provides. There’s plenty of documentation available to help you make the most of this spectacular area. The leaflets listed below are available to download as pdf files. Ridgeway National Trail… read more
The prices for table tennis in the Recreation Hall have now changed. They are: £7 per hour day time (up to 6pm) £10 per hour evening. (6pm onwards) We will require any children under 16 to be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please contact the clerk if you would like to book. clerk@chiseldon-pc.gov.uk
Children who love Coate Water have been given an early Christmas present with the news that work to create a new play park will begin in the new year. Specialist play park contractor, ESP Play Parks, has been appointed to deliver the new £500,000 facility, which will be built close to the country park’s disabled… read more