A new space-themed play area opened at the Sun Inn, a pub at Coate Water in Swindon, Swindon24 reported on 20 March 2026. The project cost £90,000.
Arkell's Brewery delivered the scheme with Harlequin Group, a Swindon company that designed and installed the equipment.
What was in the new play area?
- A mini multi-play unit for younger children
- Toddler, junior and team swings
- A play trail
- A larger multi-play structure for older children
- Sensory play panels
- Bright blue safety surfacing across the whole area
George Arkell, Managing Director at Arkell's Brewery, spoke of "having invested over £90,000 in upgrading the play area to create a modern, safe space".
Nikola Andrews, Director at Harlequin Group, said: "Delivering projects like this one in our local community is always special for us."
The opening came ahead of the spring and summer months, when visitor numbers around Coate Water rise. The play area was open to customers visiting the pub.
Arkell's, established in 1843, runs nearly 100 pubs in the region, according to the report.
Source: Swindon24.
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