The Link Centre

Description

The Link Centre in Swindon is a large multi-purpose venue offering fitness, sport, and family fun activities. With a fully equipped 100+ station gym, a 25m swimming pool, and over 30 weekly fitness classes, it’s designed to support health and wellbeing for all ages. The centre also features an international-sized ice rink, trampoline park, and soft play, making it a lively destination for both everyday use and family days out.

Visitors can enjoy a wide range of activities, from swimming lessons and ice skating to trampolining and play sessions for younger children. The trampoline and play park offers exciting bounce zones, while the soft play area provides a safe, colourful space for under-10s. The ice rink hosts public skating, ice hockey, figure skating, and lessons, while the pool caters for fitness swimming, family fun, and local competitions.

Prices vary by activity, with swimming from £7.75 for adults (£6.30 for members), gym sessions from £13.50 for non-members (£11.00 for members), and public ice skating at £13.00 for adults and £10.50 for juniors (plus £3 skate hire). Trampoline sessions start at £12.00 for toddlers and £13.00 for adults, while soft play sessions are from £4.40. Birthday parties are also available, including soft play parties (£160 for 8 children), ice skating parties with a lesson (£184 for 8 children), and exclusive hire options for soft play or trampoline facilities.

The Link Centre combines fitness, fun, and entertainment under one roof. With its variety of activities, family-friendly facilities, and exciting party packages, it’s one of Swindon’s top destinations for leisure and recreation. 

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

  • Trampoline and Play Park: Bouncing fun for everyone! In the Trampoline Park you can dodge, dunk and dive into a heap of fun. Our unique bounce arena has a mix of four fun features, so there's something for everyone to enjoy. So what are you waiting for, pop in to see us and get bouncing!
  • Soft Play: Tumble into a world of fun at our brand new Soft Play. Suitable for childrend aged 10 and under, the facilitiy also includes a dedicated area for babies and toddlers under 4 years old. Features include slides, ball pools, sensory lighting and much more.
  • Ice Rink: The Link Centre houses the international sized (26m x 56m) ice rink and provides an extensive programme including public skating, ice hockey, figure skating, ice dance and pairs skating as well as Learn to Skate courses and private lessons.
  • Gym: We have 140+ stations, 2 functional fitness areas, new Fitness Instructor led gym classes and Technogyms latest Wellness Cloud technology. Our friendly fitness instructors are always on hand to help you meet your fitness goals from your initial induction through to refocus sessions we are here to help. 
  • Swimming Pool: Our 25m deck level pool caters for a wide range of local swimmers and clubs, and hosts Wiltshire's County Swimming Galas. Swim for fitness, join our water workout class or join our swim school lessons.
  • Fitness Class Studio: Staying motivated can always be a challenge, but with a wide variety of fitness classes available across our Better leisure centres you'll find the perfect way to keep active in our studio. 

Facilities

  • Parking: Free Car parking with Bike storage available. 
  • Toilets: Toilet facilities with Changing Places available. 

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Swimming – Swim for Fitness sessions

  • Adult (16+) As timetabled – Non-Member: £7.75 · Swindon Resident Card Member: £6.95 · Pay As You Go Member: £6.30 · Pay As You Go Concession Member: £3.95
  • Junior (11 to 15 yrs) As timetabled – Non-Member: £5.50 · Swindon Resident Card Member: £4.80 · Pay As You Go Member: £4.35 · Pay As You Go Concession Member: £3.95
  • Senior (66+) As timetabled – Non-Member: £7.75 · Pay As You Go Member: £3.95

Swimming – Swim for All & Family Fun Swim

  • Adult (16+) As timetabled – Non-Member: £7.75 · Swindon Resident Card Member: £6.95 · Pay As You Go Member: £6.30 · Pay As You Go Concession Member: £3.95
  • 1 adult + up to 2 children under 5 As timetabled – same prices as Adult above
  • Junior (under 16) As timetabled – Non-Member: £5.50 · Resident Card: £4.80 · Pay As You Go Member: £4.35 · Concession: £3.95
  • Senior (66+) As timetabled – Non-Member: £7.75 · Pay As You Go Member: £3.95

Gym – Adult Gym sessions

  • Adult Anytime – Non-Member: £13.50 · Swindon Resident Card Member: £13.50 · Pay As You Go Member: £11.00 · Pay As You Go Concession Member: £6.50
  • Senior (66+) Anytime – Non-Member: £13.50 · Pay As You Go Member: £6.50

Gym – Junior Gym sessions

  • Junior (11-17 yrs) As timetabled – Non-Member: £11.00 · Swindon Resident Card Member: £9.45 · Pay As You Go Member: £8.30

Ice Skating – Public Ice Skating sessions

  • Adult As timetabled – Non-Member: £13.00 · Swindon Resident Card Member: £11.70 · Pay As You Go Member: £11.00 · Pay As You Go Concession Member: £11.00
  • 1 adult + 1 child under 5 As timetabled – same price as Adult above
  • Junior (under 16 yrs) As timetabled – Non-Member: £10.50 · Resident Card: £9.30 · Pay As You Go Member: £9.30 · Concession Member: £9.30
  • Senior (66+) As timetabled – Non-Member: £13.00 · Pay As You Go Member: £11.00
  • Skate Hire For ice sessions – £3.00

Trampolining – Toddler Bounce Sessions

  • 1 adult + 1 child under 5 yrs As timetabled – £12.00 for all access types
  • 1 adult + 2 children under 5 yrs As timetabled – £12.00
  • Additional adult – £6.00
  • Trampoline socks (re-usable) – £2.75

Trampolining – General Jump Sessions

  • 1 adult + 1 child under 5 yrs As timetabled – £17.00
  • Adult As timetabled – £13.00
  • Junior (5-15 yrs) As timetabled – £11.00
  • Trampoline socks – £2.75

Soft Play (Suitable for children under 10)

  • 1 adult + 1 child under 2 As timetabled – £4.40
  • 1 adult + 1 child over 2 yrs – £6.60
  • 1 adult + 2 children under 2 – £8.30
  • 1 adult + 1 child under 2 & 1 child over 2 – £10.20
  • 1 adult + 2 children over 2 – £12.70
  • Additional adult – £1.00

Lockers

  • Poolside, Health & Fitness area, Trampoline Park, Ice Skating Rink – £1 or Locker Token

Pricing URL: https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/swindon/the-link-centre/prices

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

  • Soft Play Parties: Let little ones explore, climb, and play in a safe and colourful environment. Parties take place on our regular Soft Play sessions, and include: 60 minutes of Soft Play fun, 45 minutes in a private party room after your session, a dedicated party host, Party food, squash and water. Minimum booking for 8 children – £160.00. £20.00 per extra child (maximum 18 children)
  • Ice Skating Party including a Skating Lesson: For children of all ages – as long as they can confidently walk on their own. Perfect for beginners or those who’d like a little help getting started! The party takes place during a Public Skating session and includes: 60 minutes of ice time, A 30-minute skating lesson led by a qualified instructor at the start, Skate hire (from children's size 5), Private party room for 45 minutes after the session, A dedicated party host, Party food, squash and water. Minimum booking for 8 children – £184.00. £23.00 per additional child (maximum 12 children)
  • Exclusive Hire Parties: Looking to celebrate with a larger group or prefer a more private experience? Our offer of Exclusive Hire Parties of our Soft Play or Trampoline Park facilities is available. Exclusive hire may also be available outside of our regular opening hours and suggested times below, subject to availability. Please email your enquiry.

Visit the website for more information. 

  • Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 22:00
  • Sat - Sun: 06:00 - 20:00

Address: Whitehill Way, West Lea, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 7DL, England

Post Code: SN5 7DL

Council: Swindon

County: Wiltshire

Free Car parking with Bike storage available. 

  • By Bus: 1, 1A, 8, 19, 19A, 19B, 55A (after 7pm, Sundays & BH)
  • By Train: Swindon

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