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Holiday Activities

School holidays are the perfect time to keep children active and entertained. At the Link Centre, we offer a range of activities for kids, teens and families, including Ice Skating, Trampolining, Swimming, Junior Gym sessions and Soft Play.

Whether you're looking for family days out in Swindon or fun activities for children during half-term, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

 

 

Choose Your Family Holiday Fun

Explore our activities below to find session details, age guidance and booking information.

We keep the holiday fun rolling by adding extra kids and family sessions — you’ll find the next school holiday programme conveniently listed in the drop-down menus at the bottom of this page.
  

Ice Skating

Make the most of the holidays with ice skating — a brilliant activity for all ages that boosts balance and coordination, while delivering loads of fun on the ice for families and friends.

 

Public Ice Skating

All ages and abilities welcome. Best for families and teens.

  • Skate hire is available in sizes child 5 to adult 13
  • For younger skaters who need extra support, penguin skating aids are available to hire to help build confidence and independence on the ice:
    • Skating aid hire: £4.00 for 30 minutes
    • Please note: skating aids cannot be pre-booked or paid for online
    • Payment is card only at reception (we are a cashless centre)

Disco Ice

Make it a family night out with Disco Ice — flashing lights, big tunes and loads of fun!

  • Not suitable for children under 5
  • Skate hire is included
  • Skating aids are not available

SEND Ice Skating

A dedicated session for those with additional needs. All ages welcome.

  • The session runs at reduced capacity to create a calmer, less stimulating environment, with no flashing lights or music and fewer tannoy announcements
  • Includes one free carer’s access
  • Non-motorised wheelchairs are welcome on the ice 

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Trampolining

Bounce into the holidays with trampolining — a high-energy activity that’s great for fitness, coordination and confidence, while delivering non-stop fun for children, families and friends.

 

General Jump

Suitable for all ages and best for teens and families with children aged 5 and over. A fun, open session for families and individuals to jump, bounce and burn off energy together.

  • Supervision ratios apply:
    • Children under 5: 1 adult to 2 children
    • Children aged 5–7: 1 adult to 10 children

Toddler Bounce

Suitable for children aged 18 months to 4 years old. A quieter, more relaxed environment to help toddlers build confidence and coordination — perfect for first-time jumpers and little ones finding their feet.

  • Supervision ratio: 1 adult to 2 children

SEND Jump

A dedicated session for those with additional needs. Adults and children of all ages welcome. 

  • The session runs at reduced capacity to create a calmer, less stimulating environment
  • Designed to be relaxed and welcoming, with no music and fewer tannoy announcements
  • Includes one free carer’s access

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Swimming for Families

Swimming is a fun, family-friendly activity that supports fitness, coordination and confidence in the water. Whether you’re learning to swim, building stamina or just enjoying time together, the pool is a great way to stay active and have fun.

Please note: One competent adult swimmer may supervise up to 2 under-8s or non-swimmers under 16 at a time on all Family and Swim for All sessions.

 

Swim for All

Suitable for individuals and families with children of all ages.

  • Suitable for families and swimmers of all abilities
  • Lanes are also available for those who want to swim lengths

 

Kids for a Quid

Over the holidays, Swim for All sessions before 10am are only £1 for children under 16!

  • Available during selected holiday sessions
  • Tickets sell fast - pre-book online to avoid disappointment

 

Family Fun Swim

For extra fun, try our Family Fun Swim sessions — suitable for all ages and abilities. Floats and toys are available for everyone to play with.

  • Perfect for family playtime and splashing around together
  • Fun equipment available to use during the session

 

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Swim School Short Courses

Help them learn a valuable life skill with our Swim School Holiday Courses. Whether your child is a complete beginner or already attending our weekly lessons, we have the right course to get them started or give them a boost to reach the next level.

To ensure the best progress and safety, please choose the course that matches your child’s current swimming level.

 

Foundation (Over 4 years) – New Swimmers

Designed to help build confidence in the water while having fun - this course is suitable for children who are:

  • school-aged and over 4 years
  • new to swimming


Foundation (Over 4 years) – Top-Up Class

Designed to reinforce skills and support progression, this course is suitable for children who are:

  • school-aged and over 4 years
  • already enrolled in our Better Swim School weekly lessons


Introduction to Development (Over 4 years) – Top-Up Class for Green & Bronze Swimmers

Designed to build on existing skills and prepare swimmers for the next stage of their development, this course is suitable for children who are:

  • school-aged and over 4 years
  • already enrolled at Green or Bronze levels in our Better Swim School weekly lessons

Read more about Swimming Lessons…

Soft Play

Welcoming children up to 10 years old - with a dedicated toddler zone for under 4, our Soft Play area is a great way to get your younger ones to spend some energy outside the house, all in a stimulating and safe environment.

Watch them play and meet new friends while you relax with a nice cuppa from our cafe in your hands!

Read more about our Soft Play here

Book Soft Play 

Holiday sessions allow a 60 minutes play time.

 

Junior Gym sessions for teens aged 11-17

Staying active helps teenagers build confidence, improve fitness and develop healthy habits. During the school holidays, additional Junior Gym sessions for teens aged 11–17 are available at the Link Centre in Swindon. These sessions provide a safe and supportive environment for young people to learn how to use gym equipment and stay active.

School Holidays Junior Gym Sessions:

Monday – Friday: 07:00 – 19:00

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What's On These Easter Holidays?

Ready to plan your visit? Check out the holiday session times below.

Easter Holidays 2026 Programme - Ice Skating

Monday 30th March:

 

10:00-12:00

13:00-15:00

Public Skating

Public Skating

Tuesday 31st March:

 

 

 

10:00-11:30

11:30-12:15

12:30-13:30

19:15-20:45

Public Skating

SEND Skating

Public Skating

Disco Ice

Wednesday 1st April:

 

 

10:00-12:00

13:00-15:00

20:15-21:45

Public Skating

Public Skating

Public Skating

Thursday 2nd April:

 

10:00-12:00

13:00-15:00

Public Skating

Public Skating

Friday 3rd April:

 

 

 

10:00-12:00

13:00-15:00

16:30-18:00

20:30-22:00

Public Skating

Public Skating

Public Skating

Disco Ice

Saturday 4th April:

 

10:45-12:45

15:30-17:30

Public Skating

Public Skating

Sunday 5th April:

 

10:45-12:45

15:30-17:30

Public Skating

Public Skating

Monday 6th April:

 

10:00-12:00

13:00-15:00

Public Skating

Public Skating

Tuesday 7th April:

 

10:30-12:00

12:00-12:45

13:00-15:00

19:15-20:45

Public Skating

SEND Skating

Public Skating

Disco Ice

Wednesday 8th April:

 

10:30-12:00

13:00-15:00

20:15-21:45

Public Skating

Public Skating

Public Skating

Thursday 9th April:

 

10:00-12:00

13:00-15:00

Public Skating

Public Skating

Friday 10th April:

 

10:00-12:00

13:00-15:00

16:30-18:00

20:30-22:00

Public Skating

Public Skating

Public Skating

Disco Ice

Saturday 11th April:

 

10:45-12:45

15:30-17:30

Public Skating

Public Skating

Sunday 12th April:

 

10:45-12:45

15:30-17:30

Public Skating

Public Skating

 

Easter Holidays 2026 Programme - Soft Play & Trampoline Park

Soft Play & Cafe Opening Times

Monday 30th March to Friday 10th April: every day, 09:00-17:00

Book Soft Play

 

Trampoline Park Sessions

Monday 30th March to Friday 10th April:

Monday:

 

09:00-10:00

10:00-17:00

Toddler Bounce

General Jump

Tuesday:

 

09:00-10:00

10:00-17:00

SEND Jump

General Jump

Wednesday:

 

09:00-10:00

10:00-17:00

Toddler Bounce

General Jump

Thursday:

 

09:00-10:00

10:00-17:00

SEND Jump

General Jump

Friday:

 

09:00-10:00

10:00-17:00

Toddler Bounce

General Jump

Weekend:

 

09:00-10:00

10:00-17:00

Toddler Bounce

General Jump

Book Trampolining

 

Easter Holidays 2026 Programme - Swimming for Families

 

Mon. 30th March:

14:30-15:30

Swim for All

Tue. 31st March:

 

10:15-11:15

11:15-12:15

Family Fun Swim

Family Fun Swim

Wed. 1st April:

14:00-15:00

Swim for All

Thu. 2nd April:

 

10:15-11:15

11:15-12:15

Family Fun Swim

Family Fun Swim

Fri. 3rd April:

 

 

 

09:00-10:00

10:00-11:00

11:00-12:00

14:30-15:30

Kids for £1

Family Fun Swim

Family Fun Swim

Swim for All

Sat. 4th April:

 

12:00-13:00

13:00-14:30

Swim for All

Family Fun Swim

Sun. 5th April:

 

12:00-13:00

13:00-14:30

Swim for All

Family Fun Swim

Mon. 6th April:

 

09:15-10:15

14:30-15:30

Kids for £1

Swim for All

Tue. 7th April:

 

09:15-10:15

10:15-11:15

11:15-12:15

Kids for £1

Family Fun Swim

Family Fun Swim

Wed. 8th April:

09:15-10:15

Kids for £1

Thu. 9th April:

 

09:15-10:15

10:15-11:15

11:15-12:15

Kids for £1

Family Fun Swim

Family Fun Swim

Fri. 10th April:

 

 

 

09:15-10:15

10:15-11:15

11:15-12:15

14:30-15:30

Kids for £1

Family Fun Swim

Family Fun Swim

Swim for All

Sat. 11th April:

 

12:00-13:00

13:00-14:30

Swim for All

Family Fun Swim

Sun. 12th April:

 

12:00-13:00

13:00-14:30

Swim for All

Family Fun Swim

 Book Swimming

Easter Holidays 2026 Programme - Swim School Short Courses

Short Courses will run in blocks of 4 consecutive days.


 
Foundation (Over 4 years) - New Swimmers

  • Monday 30th March to Thursday 2nd April: 09:00-09:30

 

Foundation (Over 4 years) - Top-Up Class

  • Monday 30th March to Thursday 2nd April: 09:30-10:00

  

Introduction to Development (Over 4 years) - Top-Up Class for Green & Bronze Swimmers

  • Monday 30th March to Thursday 2nd April: 09:00-10:00
     

Book Holiday Courses 

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