Getting outdoors and connecting with nature is known to have numerous physical, mental, and emotional benefits for health and well-being. These include increased physical activity, enhanced mood, stress reduction, better sleep and increased social interaction.
Park Yoga
Park Yoga offers free outdoor yoga sessions every Sunday from 9.30-10.30 throughout May to September.
All abilities are welcome and all you need to bring is a towel/matt and a bottle of water. All ages are welcome and families are encouraged to participate together, although under 16s must be accompanies by an adult.
Currently sessions run in Wanborough and Queen's Park. Find more information on each venue below.
Park Yoga Wanborough
Take part in free yoga sessions at Hooper's Field in Wanborough.
Led by Bonny who has been teaching yoga since 2019, and focuses on supporting complete beginners to develop confidence to join a class regularly.
9.30am – 10.30am every Sunday morning from 7th May to 17th September.
Park Yoga Swindon
Take part in free Park Yoga at a peaceful location, close to the centre of town in Queens Park in Swindon. There is no designated car parking for Queen's Park, so please use public transport or public car parking facilities available in the town centre.
Led by Dee, who has over 30 years experience as a yoga instructor and has delivered Park Yoga sessions in Swindon for several years.
9.30am – 10.30am every Sunday morning from 7th May to 17th
After 2 years I finally made it to join you all - did not disappoint. Thoroughly recommend it to anyone, whatever you're level of Yoginess You just can't beat, gently stretching - together with like minded peeps - listening to the birds and feeling the outdoor air on your skin. A little hour of bliss - and it's totally free
Parkrun
Parkrun offers free, fun, and friendly weekly 5km community events. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
Find Your Nearest Parkrun
There are currently 3 Parkrun sites in Swindon. Find details of how to take part in your nearest one below.
- Lydiard Parkrun
- Lydiard Junior Parkrun
- Seven Fields
GoodGym
A group of local residents who run, walk, or cycle to help out community projects and older people in Swindon.