Our Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is fully funded for children who receive benefits-related free school meals. Every session includes four hours of brilliant activities in our soft play venue, a freshly prepared meal, and something new to try! No cost, no catch.
Sessions run Monday to Thursday from 27 July to 27 August 2026. Children don't need to attend every day — book the sessions that work for your family and collect your stamps toward amazing prizes.
Every child who attends receives a HAF Passport on their first session. Collect a stamp each time you come, and unlock prizes along the way. There's no pressure to attend every day — each session your child attends counts toward their total, whenever it falls across the summer.
Collect 3 stamps
by attending your bookings,
and collect a tier 1 prize.
Collect 6 stamps
by attending your bookings,
and collect a tier 2 prize.
Collect 9 stamps
by attending your bookings,
and collect a tier 3 prize.
Collect 12 stamps
by attending your bookings,
and collect a tier 4 prize.
How do I collect my stamps? Stamps are added at sign-in for each session. We keep passports safely at the venue between visits — or your child can take theirs home. Prize milestones are collected at reception.
HAF is about more than just the sessions. We want every family to know what support is available in Swindon over the summer holidays. Below are some helpful contacts — our team is also happy to point you in the right direction.
Questions about eligibility or your e-voucher? Contact Swindon BC at HAF@swindon.gov.uk
Citizens Advice Swindon — benefits checks, debt advice and emergency help. Call 0800 144 8848 or visit citizensadvice.org.uk
Swindon Foodbank operates across the area via the Trussell Trust. Visit trusselltrust.org or speak to our team.
Swindon’s Family Connect service offers advice for families with children of all ages. Visit swindon.gov.uk
Save up to £500 every 3 months on childcare costs. Check eligibility at gov.uk/tax-free-childcare
For school nursing and children’s mental health support in Swindon, visit swindon.gov.uk or speak to your GP.
We are committed to creating a safe, welcoming environment for every child who attends. Here's what we do to keep your child safe — and what to do if you ever have a concern.
