Studley Grange Craft Village

This is a hidden gem in Swindon. It is situated at the back of a garden centre, just off of junction 16 of the M4 motorway. I would say that it is a brilliant place to take children for something different. There is a children’s play area in the middle, where the children can play whilst you take a break and have a cup of coffee. All around the play area are small retail units, specialising in lots of different craft things. You could for example make a piece of pottery. Children could make a handprint. You can buy things like knitting wool and get advice on what you need. There is a photographers where you can have professional photos taken and there is also Butterfly world, where you can wander amongst lots of butterflies.

If you want to go to Blooms Garden Centre how about making a day of it and looking round the Craft Village attached. In the Craft Village there is a diverse range of craft outlets to look round. For the budding artist there are a couple of ceramic painting places where you can chose a plate or ornament and spend an hour or two happily painting away. There is a canvas printers, phtographers studio and sand art. There is also a butterfly house and a small kids soft play centre. If you fancy a break there is a café too so all in all the makings of a lovely day out.