10 Things to Do with An Elderly Parent in Swindon

If you live in Swindon or enjoy visiting the area then you won’t want to stop making the most of it, even if your mobility is letting you down. That’s where our fantastic visiting and live-in carers come in, offering the opportunity for you to have support both at home and out in the locations you love.

Swindon offers plenty of opportunities for a fantastic day out, whether you live locally or further afield, with activities for the young, as well as the young at heart.

Explore Lydiard Park

Set in 260 acres of parkland, Lydiard Park offers a church, walled gardens, Palladian House, plus a café and tea room for when you need to take a breather. There’s also plenty for young visitors to do, if you’ve taken the grandchildren with you.

Enjoy a Walk Along the Wilts & Berks Canal

Beginning in the town centre, this walk will take you to West Leaze Farm. Passing the  Rushey Platt Nature Reserve, you may spot a water vole or two. There’s even a pub perfectly situated along the tow path so you can sit and watch the world go by.

Discover Swindon Museum and Art Gallery

With collections from the early 1900s to today, this is a vibrant venue with a great mix of the old and new! A cultural destination, run by passionate professionals, it celebrates Swindon’s long and rich history with exhibits to interest people of all ages.

Stroll Through Coate Water Country Park

Situated just 5km to the southeast of central Swindon, woodland and lake habitats make this a beautiful place to walk. Even if mobility is an issue, many of the walks are level and surfaced, so suitable for wheelchair users as well.

Experience a Show at Wyvern Theatre

Opened in 1971, the theatre boasts 635 seats, none further than 70ft from the stage. This means you feel part of what you’re seeing, whether its comedy, drama, dance, musical theatre, exhibitions, or amateur productions.

Visit McArthur Glen Designer Outlet for a Leisurely Browse

If you enjoy your retail therapy, then a day shopping will certainly suit you! Not just about big name stores, there are also restaurants, cafes, concessions, and coffee shops to suit you. Go with your carer or take the family, the choice is yours!

Relax at Swindon Central Library

Whether you’re a serious researcher or you just like to read, the library has plenty to offer young and old. Wi-Fi, printing, PC usage, local studies, and fully wheelchair accessible, you can certainly while away a few hours in peace and quiet.

Learn About History at STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway

Train enthusiasts will be spoilt at STEAM, however even if you’re not, you’ll find plenty to see and do. Interactive exhibits, locomotives, a full GWR platform, and a host of specialist exhibitions, there’s so much for both young and the not so young.

Browse the Shops and Cafés in Old Town

Whether you’re into your coffee shops, restaurants, or brasseries, you’re be spoilt for choice in the old town. A great place to take a pause between shopping and sightseeing, you’ll also find boutiques, and small chain stores selling a range of goods.

Admire the Architecture of St. Mary’s Church

Built at a time when post-war building restrictions were in operation, and with one eye on the future as possible conversion into a parish hall, the church was constructed to serve a new suburb of Swindon and seats approximately 300 people.

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