A shopping centre has unveiled a packed week of free family activities.
Taking place at Designer Outlet Swindon and running from Friday, February 14, to Saturday, February 21, the events are part of the Festival of Tomorrow and designed to spark curiosity in children through science, creativity, and play.
Charlotte King, marketing manager at the Fraser Plus retail destination in Rodbourne, said: "We’re delighted to welcome families to Designer Outlet Swindon this February half-term with a fantastic programme of free Festival of Tomorrow activities.
"We know parents are always looking for engaging ways to keep children entertained during the holidays, and this year’s line-up offers plenty of opportunities for families to discover, create, and enjoy time together."
Throughout the week, families can embark on the Super Senses Self-Guided Trail—an interactive exploration of the centre focused on the extraordinary abilities of animals.
From super-powered hearing to remarkable vision, the trail is designed to encourage learning through adventure.
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Free trail sheets will be available from Guest Services opposite the North Entrance.
A pop-up exhibition titled Unfit For Vision invites visitors to discover the world of light beyond human sight using infrared and ultraviolet imaging inspired by genuine scientific tools.
The display reveals hidden details in the world around us, from distant planets to patterns of heat and movement.
From February 14 to 19, families can interact with Pulse, an installation that transforms movement and touch into sound.
Children are encouraged to experiment and collaborate while exploring how the body can become a creative instrument.
From February 14 to 16, younger visitors can enjoy The Sound Garden & Musical Spaceship Make and Play Workshop.
The experience features musical play with colourful recycled instruments, a space-themed story, and a sound adventure led by Captain Bongo and the Orchestra of Objects.
Later in the week, from February 18 to 19, older children can take part in the Incredible Ocean Engineering Lab, led by Incredible Oceans CIC.
The lab offers hands-on activities such as building and testing boats, launching balloon hovercrafts, and experimenting with wind turbines and electricity generation.
All activities are drop-in and free of charge, running daily from 10am to 4pm.
Booking is not required.
Alongside the educational fun, families can take advantage of the centre’s shopping and dining options, which include Marks & Spencer, NEXT, Nike, Crocs, and Haribo.
For more details and the full line-up of activities, visit festivaloftomorrow.com/the-festival/whats-on.
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