Jenny’s guidebook
Food scene
Delicious food, amazing coffee, friendly staff AND they are dog-friendly
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Cricklade Club
38 High StDelicious food, amazing coffee, friendly staff AND they are dog-friendly
Michael Hart & Son
99 High StAward-winning, local butcher. They have a lovely selection of delicious pies.
It always smells amazing here. They do sweet and savoury waffles. We particularly like the bacon ones, but they have a big range, and can whip you up a gluten free option. They are also dog friendly.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
He Says She Waffles
Black Jack StreetIt always smells amazing here. They do sweet and savoury waffles. We particularly like the bacon ones, but they have a big range, and can whip you up a gluten free option. They are also dog friendly.
Wonderful setting, right next to the river. Super friendly service and the scotch eggs are epic.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Red Lion Castle Eaton
The StreetWonderful setting, right next to the river. Super friendly service and the scotch eggs are epic.
Nature sites and Parkland
Cricklade has over 80% of the natural population of snakehead frittilaries, so the North Meadow is the best place to see these rare flowers.
https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/blog/read/2015/04/cricklade-and-the-snakeshead-fritillary-b40#:~:text=Today%20Cricklade%20is%20a%20living%20example%20of%20how,flowers%20are%20at%20their%20best%20in%20mid-late%20April.
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North Meadow, Cricklade National Nature Reserve
Cricklade has over 80% of the natural population of snakehead frittilaries, so the North Meadow is the best place to see these rare flowers.
https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/blog/read/2015/04/cricklade-and-the-snakeshead-fritillary-b40#:~:text=Today%20Cricklade%20is%20a%20living%20example%20of%20how,flowers%20are%20at%20their%20best%20in%20mid-late%20April.
Loads to do, or just wander around enjoying the scenery!
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coate Water Country Park
Marlborough RoadLoads to do, or just wander around enjoying the scenery!
Lovely spot for a walk - there is a cafe, an orchard, a lake and beautiful woodland.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de Stanton Country
The AvenueLovely spot for a walk - there is a cafe, an orchard, a lake and beautiful woodland.
Extensive park land with play area, BBQ space, lakes and cafe. Lydiard House can be visited for a charge.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Lydiard
Extensive park land with play area, BBQ space, lakes and cafe. Lydiard House can be visited for a charge.
Mouldon Hill Park SN25 1WH accessed from dual carriageway has a lake walk and also a much longer hillier walk
Mouldon Hill Country Park
Mouldon Hill Park SN25 1WH accessed from dual carriageway has a lake walk and also a much longer hillier walk
Shopping
24 hour shopping from ASDA, a variety of other shops such as Next, Marks and Spencer, Boots, LIDL.
Free parking, a children's play area and a Nandos too :)
https://www.orbitalshoppingpark.com/
Orbital Shopping Park
Thamesdown Drive24 hour shopping from ASDA, a variety of other shops such as Next, Marks and Spencer, Boots, LIDL.
Free parking, a children's play area and a Nandos too :)
https://www.orbitalshoppingpark.com/
Indulge in some high end shopping at bargain prices. There is also a food market at weekends - one highlight of which is the legendary Pippins donut stall.
https://www.mcarthurglen.com/outlets/en/uk/designer-outlet-swindon/
134 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Swindon Designer Outlet
Kemble DriveIndulge in some high end shopping at bargain prices. There is also a food market at weekends - one highlight of which is the legendary Pippins donut stall.
https://www.mcarthurglen.com/outlets/en/uk/designer-outlet-swindon/
Pick up some stylish home updates at Homesense, grab a coffee at Costa or take in a movie at the cinema. They do cheap showings of kid-friendly movies on Saturday mornings. There is also a large Matalan, Argos, Wilko and Boots.
Greenbridge Retail & Leisure Park
7 Drakes WayPick up some stylish home updates at Homesense, grab a coffee at Costa or take in a movie at the cinema. They do cheap showings of kid-friendly movies on Saturday mornings. There is also a large Matalan, Argos, Wilko and Boots.
Lovely garden centre with extended shopping, onsite restaurant and cafe, children's play area AND a Cook! section. Very dog friendly.
Dobbies Garden Centre
Lovely garden centre with extended shopping, onsite restaurant and cafe, children's play area AND a Cook! section. Very dog friendly.
Sightseeing
Walk to the top of the hill, and admire the folly and the views. After that, see how many of the sculptures you can spot amongst the trees.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Faringdon Folly Tower
Stanford RoadWalk to the top of the hill, and admire the folly and the views. After that, see how many of the sculptures you can spot amongst the trees.
A great rainy day activity. Lots to see and do. Bring some 20 and 50p pieces to try the vintage arcade!
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo del Vapor
Fire Fly AvenueA great rainy day activity. Lots to see and do. Bring some 20 and 50p pieces to try the vintage arcade!
The very impressive and massive tower took 50 years to build and was begun in the early 16th century and, after remaining partly built for some years, was completed in the early 1550s financed by the Duke of Northumberland. There is little evidence of the earlier Norman tower. The Hungerford chapel was built by Sir Edmund Hungerford, who died in 1484.
https://www.upperthames.org.uk/calendar/?month=5&year=2021&monthly_view=grid&calendar_category_id=1
St Sampson Parish Church
12 Bath RdThe very impressive and massive tower took 50 years to build and was begun in the early 16th century and, after remaining partly built for some years, was completed in the early 1550s financed by the Duke of Northumberland. There is little evidence of the earlier Norman tower. The Hungerford chapel was built by Sir Edmund Hungerford, who died in 1484.
https://www.upperthames.org.uk/calendar/?month=5&year=2021&monthly_view=grid&calendar_category_id=1
St Mary's Catholic Church
60 High StBeautiful Church
Run by friendly local staff, pop in to see some historical artifacts from the locale.
Cricklade Museum
16 Calcutt StRun by friendly local staff, pop in to see some historical artifacts from the locale.
Entertainment
Located at Shaw Ridge, this is also close to LaserQuest and ClueHQ - an escape room.
Free parking and a Cioneworld too.
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Tenpin Swindon
Located at Shaw Ridge, this is also close to LaserQuest and ClueHQ - an escape room.
Free parking and a Cioneworld too.
Located at Shaw Ridge, there is also soft play, laser quest, bowling and a Cineworld.
Clue HQ - The Live Escape Game
Whitehill WayLocated at Shaw Ridge, there is also soft play, laser quest, bowling and a Cineworld.
Located at Shaw Ridge, there is also soft play, bowling, Escape Rooms and a Cineworld.
Laserquest Swindon
Whitehill WayLocated at Shaw Ridge, there is also soft play, bowling, Escape Rooms and a Cineworld.
For a real treat, pre-order a meal and drinks. The afternoon tea is particularly nice.
They have a good selection of shows, with something for everyone.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wyvern Theatre
For a real treat, pre-order a meal and drinks. The afternoon tea is particularly nice.
They have a good selection of shows, with something for everyone.
Play areas
Little outdoor play areas, all within a 10 minute drive of home.
Small play area less than a mile away.
Has climbing frames and a zip-line, right next to Cricklade Fire Station
Play park
https://maps.app.goo.gl/tgr6o8ehJwvjogw48
Bath Road
Bath RoadSmall play area less than a mile away.
Has climbing frames and a zip-line, right next to Cricklade Fire Station
Play park
https://maps.app.goo.gl/tgr6o8ehJwvjogw48
Blunsdon Saint Andrew
Play Park
https://maps.app.goo.gl/bExE31vDDwaQhj6Y7
Tadpole Play Park
Unnamed RoadTadpole Play Park
https://maps.app.goo.gl/pbZ7sAyjNgm3wQqz8
Mazurek Way
Mazurek WayPlayground/Park (Mazurek Way)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gdXJiFdANHuqcZie9
Voyager Drive
Voyager DrivePlay Park
https://maps.app.goo./pMpZbe3vuBzRCxDR6
Soft play
Grab a coffee whilst the young'uns run about. Dedicated areas for very young children.
Jungle Mania Soft Play
Grab a coffee whilst the young'uns run about. Dedicated areas for very young children.
Convenient parking. Easy to keep an eye on the kids whilst having a coffee. Dedicated areas for different age ranges.
Jungle Kingdom - Soft Play
9 Crompton RdConvenient parking. Easy to keep an eye on the kids whilst having a coffee. Dedicated areas for different age ranges.