Sports and Leisure
OASIS LEISURE CENTRE
North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1EP
Tel: 01793 445400
The giant glass dome of the Oasis has been a predominant feature at the Oasis for many years and the Centre offers hours of fun for all the family.
- Swimming - The beach pool is in a tropical setting, with wave machine, hydro-slide, Domebusters water flumes (check times before visiting), water cannon, elephant slide and a learner pool.
- Squash - Two courts with viewing area and hireable equipment
- Football - One indoor court available for booking and four outdoor pitches floodlit available for booking via telephone.
- Tennis - Short tennis available on eight courts
- Badminton - Eight Courts are available with equipment hire if necessary
- Table Tennis - One table is available with equipment hire if necessary
- There are also adventure play areas for children, a large sports hall, fitness centre, indoor bowls, cafe and creche.
LINK CENTRE
Whitehill Way
West Swindon
SN5 7DL
Tel: 01793 445566
A large leisure centre offering a vast selection of activities
- Ice Skating - International size ice rink. Recognised as a Centre of Excellence for both figure skating and ice hockey, the ice rink is a regional attraction with sessions including family sessions and disco's, open to people of all abilities. For details of times and prices, call the ice rink on 01793 465435.
- Swimming - The Link Pool is a 25m deck level pool with 6 lanes offering a variety of swimming sessions for both adults and children. Competitions are also held here.
- Wall Climbing - The Centre's thrilling Climbing Wall gives you the chance to try this fast-growing sport, with expert instruction available. 9 metres high, 4 walls and 120 different climbs catering for beginners to experienced
- Squash - Two courts with hireable equipment but with no viewing area
- Football - One indoor court available
- Tennis - Short Tennis available on eight courts with hireable equipment
- Badminton - Eight courts are available with hireable equipment if necessary
- Table Tennis - Six tables are available with hireable equipment if necessary
- The Link Centre also includes a gym, a library, cafe, meeting, conference and exhibition facilities.
CROFT SPORTS CENTRE
Marlborough Lane
Old Town
Swindon
SN3 1RA
Tel: 01793 526622
email: croftcen@swindon.gov.uk
Croft Sports Centre is situated in the Old Town area of Swindon.
- Squash - Two courts with viewing area and hireable equipment
- Football - One indoor football court available for booking and hireable equipment and outdoor pitches are available for use football, rugby, cricket and rounders.
- Tennis - Short tennis available on five courts with hireable equipment
- Badminton - Five Courts available with hireable equipment
- Table Tennis - One table is available with equipment hire.
DORCAN RECREATION COMPLEX
St Pauls Drive
Covingham
Swindon
SN3 5BY
Tel: 01793 533763
Dorcan Recreation Complex is situated on the east side of Swindon and hosts a range of activities.
- Swimming -20m x 7m swimming pool
- Squash - Two Courts with Viewing area and hireable equipment
- Football - Outdoor Court available for 7-a-side football
- Tennis - Five hard courts, Equipment hire, Floodlit, Toilets, Changing facilities, Refreshments, Free car parking with hireable equipment
- Badminton - Four courts available with equipment hire.
HAYDON WICK COMMUNITY LEISURE CENTRE
Thames Avenue
Haydon Wick
Swindon
SN25 1QQ
Tel: 01793 706666
Multi-purpose sports centre.
- Football - One indoor court with hireable equipment
- Tennis - Short Tennis available on four courts with hireable equipment
- Badminton -Four Courts are available with equipment hire if necessary
- Table Tennis - Two tables are available with equipment hire if necessary
- Snooker Table
- The hall also offers a range of fitness sessions for all ages and there are various sized rooms for meetings and seminars. Bar and cafe.
HEALTH HYDRO
Milton Road
Swindon
SN1 5JA
Tel: 01793 465630
Historic GWR building dating back to 1892. The Natural Health Clinic offers a wide range of complementary therapies.
- Swimming - One 33metre pool and one 18 metre pool
- Turkish Baths - The Turkish baths consist of Two steam rooms, Spa pool, Cold plunge pool, Three inter-connecting hot rooms consisting of the tepidarium through to the caldarium and onto the hottest room, the sudatorium. Large rest room and Showers
- Health Hydro also has a sauna
THE REC LEISURE CENTRE HIGHWORTH
Highworth
Nr Swindon
Tel: 01793 762602
Fax: 01793 764226
- Swimming - One of the few open air swimming pools in the area. Only 3-metre fixed diving board and 1-metre springboard in Swindon. Normal pool opening times during school holidays are 2pm until 7pm Mon., Wed., Fri. and 2pm to 6pm on Thursday. Saturday: 1pm - 5pm. Sunday 11am - 5pm. At busy times, limited sessions may operate so please telephone in advance during hot weather for latest times.
- Squash - Two courts with viewing balcony and hireable equipment
- Football - One indoor court is available with hireable equipment
- Tennis - Short tennis available on five courts with hireable equipment
- Badminton - Four Courts are available with hireable equipment
- Table Tennis - One table is available with hireable equipment
- The Centre also has a state-of-the-art Fitness Centre.
DELTA TENNIS CENTRE
Delta Business Park
Great Western Way
Swindon
SN5 7XF
Tel: 01793 445555
Four indoor championship acrylic courts, Three outdoor acrylic courts, Catering and vending service, Umpire's chair meeting room, Licensed bar, Free car parking, Five sports wheelchairs for hire
ST MARKS TENNIS CENTRE
St Marks Recreation Ground
Whitehouse Road
Swindon
Tel: 01793 528326
Seven hard courts, Pavilion/changing rooms/toilets, Tournaments/leagues, Six grass courts, Equipment hire, Pay-as-you-play, Courses.
TOWN GARDENS OUTDOOR TENNIS COURTS
Quarry Road
Old Town
Swindon
Tel: 01793 445555
Two hard courts, Refreshments available in Town Gardens, Pay-as-you-play, Toilets available in Town Gardens
SWINDON MEGABOWL
Shaw Ridge Leisure Park
Whitehill Way
Swindon
SN5 7DN
Tel: 01793 886886
Fax: 01793 876961
Website: http://www.megabowl.co.uk
32 Bowling Lanes, Suzy Q's Pool, Amusements, Suzy Q's Pool Bar, Mullins Bar, Wimpy Diner.
Opening hours: Mon.-Fri: noon till late. School Holidays: Open from 10am.
Free parking available.
BROOME MANOR GOLF COMPLEX
Pipers Way
Swindon
SN3 1RG
Tel: 01793 532403
Fax: 01793 433255
One of the best local authority golf courses in the country. Close to the town centre, yet set against the backdrop of the Marlborough Downs. The Championship standard, Par 71 Course with water hazards provides a challenge for all standards of golfer from the international to the first-timer. The all-weather, floodlit Driving Range is one of the best practice facilities in the region.
*18 Hole Golf Course
*9 Hole Golf Course
*34 Bay Driving Range
*Putting Green
*PGA Pro Shop
*Fairways Restaurant
*Disabled Golfers Buggy
*Practice Area
*Video Coach
*Sun Terrace
Open 8am to dusk weekdays. 6.30am to dusk weekends. Extended evening hours for Driving Range. PRE-BOOKING STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
COATE WATER PITCH AND PUTT
Coate Water Country Park
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6AA
Tel: 01793 433165 / 522837
9 hole pitch and putt, 18 hole mini-golf and 9 hole putting green.
CRICKLADE HOTEL, GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
Common Hill
Cricklade
Swindon
SN6 6HA
Tel: 01793 750751
Fax: 01793 751767
9 hole course par 62. Club bar and restaurant available. Club and trolley hire, changing rooms provided.
HIGHWORTH GOLF CENTRE
Swindon Road
Highworth
Swindon
SN6 7SJ
Tel: 01793 766014
A superb facility with panoramic views over the Wiltshire countryside, designed to cater for all standards of play.
9 Hole Golf Course, Putting Green, 9 Hole Pitch and Putt, 4 Hole Practice Course, PGA Professional Shop. 'Pay as You Play'. Open 8am to dusk weekdays, 7am to dusk weekends.
MOREDON PAR 3 GOLF COURSE
Akers Way
Cheney Manor Industrial Estate
Swindon
SN2 2PZ
Tel: 01793 433165
This jewel of a course is considered the link between the full 9 or 18 hole courses and the Pitch and Putt.
9 Hole Par 3; 3 Hole Practice Area; 9 Hole Putting Green; Equipment available for hire. Open 9am to dusk weekdays. 8am to dusk weekends.
RMCS SHRIVENHAM GOLF COURSE
RMCS
Shrivenham
Swindon
SN6 8LA
Tel: 01793 785725
Contact R Humphery (Manager) for details
SHRIVENHAM PARK GOLF CLUB
Penny Hooks Lanes
Shrivenham
Swindon
SN6 8EX
Tel: 01793 783853
Fax: 01793 782999
Contact the proprietor for details.
THE WILTSHIRE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
Vastern
Wootton Bassett
Swindon
SN4 7PB
Tel: 01793 849999
Fax: 01793 849988
18 Hole golf course with adjacent accommodation
WRAG BARN GOLF CLUB
Shrivenham Road
Highworth
Swindon
SN6 7QQ
Tel: 01793 861327
Fax: 01793 861325
email: info@wragbarn.com
Website: www.wragbarn.com
18 hole course , driving range and outstanding views over the Wiltshire downs. At the clubhouse golfers can relax in the bar or restaurant. Special packages are available for an all day trip. Please note a dress code applies.
CASTLE COMBE SKID PAN AND KART TRACK
Bridgestone Building
Castle Combe
Chippenham
SN14 7EY
Tel: 01249 783010
Website: www.combe-events.co.uk
Go-karting and skidding courses available
WINNERS ACTIONDROME
Hangar C3
Area One
Wroughton Airfield
Swindon
Tel: 01793 814340
Website: http://www.actiondrome.co.uk
Indoor and outdoor karting centre. 4 miles south of town centre. From Wroughton or A346 follow signs for Barbury Castle.
GANGSTERS POOL AND SNOOKER
15a Havelock Square
Swindon
SN1 1LE
Tel: 01793 430189
JESTERS SNOOKER CLUB
Unit 3/9
Oppenheimer Centre
Swindon
SN3 3JD
Tel: 01793 420660
POOL/SNOOKER - AREA 51
Swindon Road
Stratton St Margaret
Swindon
SN3 4PU
Tel: 01793 826488
SNOOKER - 147 SNOOKER CLUB
Unit 3
Station Industrial Estate
Sheppard Street
Swindon
SN1 5DB
Tel: 01793 531506
FISHING - ASHTON KEYNES LAKES
Gloucestershire
01793 693461
FISHING - COATE WATER/COATE WATER LAKE
Marlborough Road
Swindon
Tel: 01793 721173 / 464731
FISHING - LECHLADE TROUT FISHERIES
Lechlade
GL7 3QQ
Tel: 01367 253266
Fax: 01367 252663
FISHING - LIDEN LAGOON
Liden
Swindon
Tel: 01793 619909
For Juniors, disabled and OAP'S only.
FISHING - MOULDEN HILL LAKE
Swindon
Tel: 01793 090255
FISHING - RIVER THAMES, BUSCOT
Phoenix Angling Association
Buscot
Tel: 01453 824696
FISHING - WHELFORD POOLS COARSE FISHERY
Willow Court
Whelford Road
Fairford
GL7 4DT
Tel: 01285 713469
FISHING - WROUGHTON RESERVOIR
Wroughton
Swindon
Tel: 01793 637331
OFFROAD DRIVING - CASTLE COMBE
Bridgestone Building
Castle Combe
Chippenham
SN14 7EY
Tel: 01249 783010
Website: www.combe-events.co.uk
Learn to tackle the offroad driving world with skills like how to climb/descend, Failed ascents, Tackling water, Use of differential locks, Approaching traverses, Care of vehicles, Off-road etiquette.
ARCHERY - PLANET PURSUITS
Purton House
Church End
Purton
Swindon
SN5 4EB
Tel: 01793 772999
Fax: 01793 772909
email: info@planetpursuits.com
Website: www.planetpursuits.com
Open all year round bookable via telephone
HONDA PILOTS - PLANET PURSUITS
Purton House
Church End
Purton
Swindon
SN5 4EB
Tel: 01793 772999
email: info@planetpursuits.com
Website: www.planetpursuits.com
Open all year round bookable via telephone
GLIDING - VALE OF WHITE HORSE GLIDING CENTRE
Sandhill Farm
Shrivenham
Swindon
SN6 8BQ
Tel: 01793 783685
Website: www.swindongliding.co.uk
A silent way to fly without an engine. Suitable for novices, the experienced and anyone just wanting a one-time cross country flight. Secured facilities including a clubhouse and workshop area.
SKYDIVING, PARACHUTING AND MICROLIGHT FLYING SCHOOL - REDLANDS AIRFIELD
Redlands Farm
Wanborough
Swindon
SN4 0AA
Tel: 01793 791014
Website: www.redlandsairfield.co.uk
Home to Skydive Swindon, you are welcome to jump for charity or just for the rush! Training courses and days for microlight flying. Available weekdays and weekends all year round.
SPEEDWAY
Abbey Stadium
Blunsdon
Swindon
SN25 4DN
Tel: 01793 704127
Website: www.swindonspeedway.com
Enjoy the thrills and spills of Premier League Speedway with Swindon Robins Speedway Team. Team racing on a specially designed 500cc motorcycles at speeds of over 70 mph on an oval loose shale track and WITHOUT BRAKES! The season is March to October most Thursdays (7:30pm) and some Sundays (6:30pm). The stadium is off the A419 Swindon to Cirencester road, 4 miles north of Swindon centre.
GREYHOUND RACING
Abbey Stadium
Blunsdon
Swindon
SN25 4DN
Tel: 01793 721253
Website: http://www.swindongreyhounds.com
Racing normally Wed., Fri. and Sat. Stadium is off A419 Swindon to Cirencester road, 4 miles from Swindon centre. Optional restaurant bookings and bettings.
CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING - BARBURY SHOOTING SCHOOL
65 Windsor Road
Swindon
SN3 1JU
Tel: 01793 530564 (office)
Fax: 01793 481448
Website: www.barburyshootingschool.com
Clay Pigeon shooting for the beginner or experienced.
CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING - PLANET PURSUITS
Purton House
Church End
Purton
Swindon
SN5 4EB
Tel: 01793 772999
Fax: 01793 772909
email: info@planetpursuits.com
Website: www.planetpursuits.com
Clay pigeon shooting ground on site open all year round and bookable via telephone
PAINTBALL - ROVES FARM
Sevenhampton
Swindon
Tel: 01380 728982
Website: www.experience-paintball.co.uk
Experience the fun yet competitive game of Paintball.
Directions: J15 M4 & all major routes take the A361 towards Highworth follow signs to Sevenhampton, turn off village road in the middle of village along a 1 mile drive.
Amenities: café, disabled access & amenities, information point, parking, toilets
PAINTBALL - PLANET PURSUITS
Purton House
Church End
Purton
Swindon
SN5 4EB
Tel: 01793 772999
Fax: 01793 772909
email: info@planetpursuits.com
Website: www.swindonpaintball.co.uk
7 acres of woodlands to play in, open April till October, bookable by telephone.
QUAD BIKING - PLANET PURSUITS
Purton House
Church End
Purton
Swindon
SN5 4EB
Tel: 01793 770999
Fax: 01793 772909
email: info@planetpursuits.com
Website: www.planetpursuits.com
Open all year round bookable via telephone.
POWERTURNS - PLANET PURSUITS
Purton House
Church End
Purton
Swindon
SN5 4EB
Tel: 01793 772999
Fax: 01793 772909
email: info@planetpursuits.com
Website: www.planetpursuits.com
Open all year round bookable via telephone.
AIR RIFFLE TARGET SHOOTING - PLANET PURSUITS
Purton House
Church End
Purton
Swindon
SN5 4EB
Tel: 01793 772999
Fax: 01793 772909
email: info@planetpursuits.com
Website: www.planetpursuits.com
Open all year round bookable via telephone.
WATER SKIING - WATERSKI SCHOOL
Whelford Road
Fairford
GL7 4DT
Tel: 01285 713735
email: craig@craigcohoon.co.uk
Website: www.craigcohoon.co.uk
Open daily between April and October.
LASER QUEST
Fleetway House
Queen Street
Swindon
SN1 1RN
Tel: 01793 567950
Sci-fi action game.
WALKING TRAILS
Tourist Information Centre
37 Regent Street
Swindon
SN1 1JL
Tel: 01793 530328
email: infocentre@swindon.gov.uk
Walking is the ideal way to increase the level of physical activity needed to maintain health and fitness for people of all ages. The Swindon Information Centre stocks a wide range a leaflets and books on local walks that include The Ridgeway, the Thames National Trail, and areas of forestry that have been developed by the Great Western Community Forest. There are also numerous Timberland and Heritage Trails.
CYCLING
The Tourist Information Centre
37 Regent Street
Swindon
SN1 1JL
Tel: 01793 530328
email: infocentre@swindon.gov.uk
Swindon has an extensive cycle network including routes out of the town and in the countryside. A FREE cycle map is available from the Swindon Information Centre or you can download an urban and a rural cycle map from www.swindon.gov.uk. Local cycle hire is available at Swindon Cycle Superstore, 60a Beachcroft Road, Swindon 01793 700105 & Coate Water Country Park (for around the park only). Refreshments can be found at locations like Castle Café at Barbury Castle, Telephone 01793 845346 for details. |
