Buckhurst Sport’s Pavilion Renovated. With great pleasure, South Swindon Parish Council announces he successful completion of the Buckhurst sports pavilion renovation . This renovation forms part of the Buckhust field improvement plan.
It’s been a good few days for positive stories. We’ve had the gharial come back to the museum, Ken White’s 1976 Golden Lion Bridge mural refreshed and now this. Anyway …
… A ribbon cutting ceremony took place on Saturday at Buckhurst Youth Fest. Performing the opening ceremony were:
- Cllr Neil Hopkins, Chair of South Swindon Parish Council and Deputy Mayor of Swindon Borough Council
- Heidi Alexander, MP for Swindon South
- Paul Wainwright, Chairman
- Theresa Trueman, Secretary, Swindon Robins FC.
This event marked the official handover to Swindon Robins FC. They expect to host a grand opening ceremony at a later date.
The work
The former changing rooms have undergone remodelling. They now better suit the requirements of junior sports and community needs.
Modernisation of the facilities has seen the introduction of a kitchen area and social space. Together, they’ll provide junior football club, Swindon Robins FC, with a brand-new clubhouse. South Swindon parish council are also using part of the building as an extra depot for council services staff. The building boasts brand new solar panels which it’s hoped will provide enough energy for the building.
Swindon Borough Council and South Swindon Parish Council between them have funded the renovation at a total cost of £180,000. Of that, £82,000 came from the Oakfield Community Fund and Swindon Borough Council and the rest from South Swindon Parish Council.
This is one of many projects South Swindon Parish Council has undertaken as part of the ambitious Buckhurst Field Improvement Plan. It follows the official opening of the Buckhurst Skatepark completed in May 2025.
Buckhurst Youth Fest was the first youth festival organised by South Swindon Parish Council on Buckhurst field, featuring arts, creativity and sport activities aimed at young people.
What they said
Paul Wainwright, Chair of Swindon Robins FC said:
‘We’re delighted to have this partnership with South Swindon Parish Council, and I’m so looking forward to a new chapter for Robins FC. We’re proud to be in Walcot. And we hope Walcot will be proud of the Robins. We look forward to making a difference in the community as much as we can.’
Cllr Neil Hopkins, Chair of South Swindon Parish Council said:
‘We’re proud to be investing in more facilities for young people. Robins FC is a fantastic club, who aim to work closely with the local community. The neighbours have been very positive. And we hope that the new pavilion, along with the various other Buckhurst Field improvements, will create even more opportunities for local children and families to get involved in football and sport.’
And Cllr Emma Bushnell, deputy leader of the Council posited:
‘The sports pavilion is a great example of partnership working between Swindon Borough Council and South Swindon Parish Council. The pavilion is looking amazing. And I’m glad that the Robins now have a home at Buckhurst. It’s great to hear about their plans to further engage with the local community.’
For more information about the Parish Council and their initiatives, please visit www.southswindon-pc.gov.uk
You’ll find the Buckhurst Sports Pavilion at: Buckhurst Sports Pavilion, Shrewsbury Rd, Swindon SN3 3AH
