Town Gardens Christmas Event this weekend. South Swindon Parish Council is set to bring free festive cheer to Old Town, and it’s all starting this weekend. On 13th, 14th, 20th and 21st December, from 12pm until 4pm, the historic Town Gardens is transforming into a lively hub of:
- Christmas activities
- performances and family fun …
And it’s all open to the public, and at no cost.
Ensuring that no-one needs to miss out on the festive fun this year, the parish council has arranged for RevoLOOtion to attend all the Christmas in Town Gardens dates. They’ll bring their fully-accessible mobile toilet. It comes complete with lift, grab rails, hoist and adult changing bench.
Winter wonderland
A winter wonderland welcomes visitors. It’s filled with creative workshops, live entertainment and seasonal treats. Families can drop into Santa’s craft corner. There they’ll be guided through a range of hands-on craft sessions. All designed to keep the little ones busy with delightful make-and-take activities.
A variety of local performers and community groups will take to the iconic bandstand, showcasing Swindon’s vibrant cultural scene. Acts include Emma Doupé, JGMusic, the Swindon Welcomes Ukraine Choir, Emily’s Dance Academy, SALOS and many more.
Adding a touch of winter magic, you’ll find Air Giants’ captivating larger-than-life interactive plants around the Town Gardens bandstand. Meanwhile, Swindon Culture Collective invites visitors to explore their Magical Lantern Forest, featuring work from outstanding Swindon-based artists.
More information on the full line up is available at www.southswindon-pc.gov.uk/event/christmas-in-the-town-gardens.
Gastronomic delights
Food lovers can enjoy a variety of food from around the world, with a selection of local traders available on each day. The line up includes:
- Hungry ‘n’ Thirsty
- Lizzy Bakes
- Soul Flava
- Zapiekjanki
- ZuDuzo Kitchen
And it’s all complemented by the much-loved Town Gardens Café.
No advance booking needed. All you have to do is arrive between 12pm and 4pm on 13th, 14th, 20th and 21st December. Free parking is available at The Commonweal School.
Make sure to keep up to date with event details by following @SouthSwindonParish on Facebook and Instagram.
