Things to Do in ROWDE
22 attractions and days out
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Sightseeing & Attractions
Devizes Treasure Hunt Trail
Explore Devizes while solving clues to discover hidden treasure in this engaging family challenge that begins at the Market Place and encourages teamwork throughout your adventure.
Parks & Play Areas
Drews Pond Wood Local Nature Reserve
A peaceful woodland retreat just south of Devizes where families can walk nature trails, observe local wildlife and learn about the area's past, with onsite parking and a restaurant for refreshments after your adventure.
Museums & Galleries
Atwell Wilson Motor Museum
Step back in time at this motoring heritage collection featuring classic cars and vintage vehicles, with wheelchair access, onsite parking and a restaurant serving refreshments throughout your visit.
Historic Houses & Gardens
Bowood House & Gardens
Explore this magnificent Wiltshire estate featuring grand historic rooms and stunning landscaped grounds, plus an enormous adventure playground where little ones can conquer a towering space dive and pirate ship.
Indoor Soft Play
Boomerang Play Centre
A wheelchair-accessible family entertainment venue offering soft play activities for children, complete with baby changing facilities and pushchair-friendly access throughout.
Adventure & Activity Centres
Astounding Archaeological Inventions at Melksham Library
Discover hands-on archaeology fun for all ages at this engaging library activity centre, complete with accessible facilities, parking and picnic-friendly spaces at the heart of Melksham.
Sightseeing & Attractions
Lacock Abbey
Step into filming locations from the Harry Potter series while discovering the historic home where photography was invented, set within stunning medieval cloisters and gardens.
Trails & Treasure Hunts
The Lacock Spy Mission Treasure Trail
Crack codes and solve puzzles as a secret agent on this interactive family treasure hunt through historic Lacock village. Wheelchair accessible with refreshments available and picnic areas for breaks.
Indoor Soft Play
Jesters Adventure Play
Kids can burn energy at this soft play venue on Redman Road, where families are welcome to pack their own snacks or grab a bite at the on-site restaurant.
Garden Centres & Home
Whitehall Garden Centre
Browse plants, pots and gardening essentials at this fully accessible centre featuring on-site dining options. Families with young children are well catered for with baby changing rooms and pushchair-friendly pathways.
Sightseeing & Attractions
Silbury Hill
Europe's largest prehistoric human-made mound rises mysteriously from the Wiltshire countryside near Avebury, offering families a glimpse into ancient history. Parking and an onsite restaurant make visiting easy, though steep terrain limits accessibility.
Museums & Galleries
Chippenham Museum and Heritage Centre
Discover local history in the heart of Market Place, with fascinating exhibits showcasing Chippenham's heritage. Enjoy onsite dining and convenient town centre facilities during your visit.
Swimming & Leisure Centres
Olympiad Leisure Centre
This versatile family-friendly facility offers swimming, gym equipment and indoor court games under one roof, with full accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs plus baby-changing rooms and onsite refreshments.
Sightseeing & Attractions
The Chippenham Treasure Hunt Trail
Unleash your family's adventurous spirit on this interactive walking quest through Chippenham's streets, cracking clues and following cryptic challenges to discover hidden treasure at journey's end.
Museums & Galleries
Alexander Keiller Museum
Explore Avebury's ancient stone circles through archaeological finds and exhibits at this specialist museum, complete with onsite restaurant and parking though access is limited for wheelchair users.
Parks & Play Areas
The Ridgeway National Trail
Britain's oldest walking route stretches across ancient chalk downs past prehistoric monuments, offering adventurous families scenic hiking through Wiltshire's dramatic countryside near Avebury's famous stone circles.
Museums & Galleries
Avebury Stone Circle
Walk among ancient megaliths at this remarkable Neolithic monument where massive standing stones form the world's largest stone circle, freely accessible in a picturesque Wiltshire village setting.
Cinema & Theatre
ODEON Trowbridge
Catch blockbuster movies on one of seven big screens at this St Stephens Place cinema, offering wheelchair access, onsite refreshments and comfortable seating for the whole family.
Museums & Galleries
Trowbridge Museum
Discover the heritage of Wiltshire's county town through engaging displays in this accessible museum. With nearby parking, wheelchair access and baby changing facilities, it's well-equipped for family visits.
Adventure & Activity Centres
Wiltshire Ceramic Studio
Get creative with clay at this hands-on pottery workshop in the Wiltshire countryside, where families can craft their own ceramic keepsakes in a welcoming, accessible studio setting.
Swimming & Leisure Centres
Trowbridge Sports Centre
A fully accessible leisure facility offering swimming and sports activities with onsite parking, baby changing rooms, and snack bar—ideal for active families of all ages.
Museums & Galleries
REME Museum
Discover the fascinating world of military engineering through hands-on exhibits and interactive displays that bring the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers to life for young explorers.
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