Mouldon Hill Country Park
🏟 Playground & park · Haydon Wick, Swindon
Mouldon Hill Country Park
A free country park north-west of Swindon with a children's play area, a hidden lake, canal and river, walking paths and a heritage railway station.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open access country park daily; no set gate times published · Free · No booking needed
📍 Location & directions
Address: Off Thamesdown Drive, Haydon Wick, Swindon, SN25 1WH
Plus Code: 9C3WH5QC+W5
About Mouldon Hill Country Park
Mouldon Hill Country Park is a free country park to the north-west of Swindon town centre, within the parish of Haydon Wick and reached off Thamesdown Drive opposite the Taw Hill junction. It is owned and managed by Swindon Borough Council and takes its name from the hill within it, which peaks at around 105 metres above sea level. The park combines family play with nature and heritage: for children there is an equipped play area built to LEAP (Locally Equipped Area for Play) standard, while the wider site offers a network of paths and walkways, a hidden lake, and plenty of space to roam. A restored section of the North Wilts Canal, cared for by the Wilts and Berks Canal Trust, runs through the park, and the River Ray passes through too, supporting fish and a range of wildlife. The heritage Swindon and Cricklade Railway operates a station within the park, adding an extra draw for younger visitors. There is a free car park on site, though a 2.1 metre height restriction applies at the entrance. As a largely open, informal country park it has limited built facilities, so it suits walks, play and nature spotting rather than a full day-out with catering on site.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Children's play area
- Lake
- Paths and walkways
- Restored section of the North Wilts Canal
- River Ray wildlife habitat
- Swindon and Cricklade Railway station
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Parking: Free car park on site (2.1m height restriction on entry)
🧒 Ages & play
- Children's play area (LEAP / Locally Equipped Area for Play standard)
📍 Nearby places to play
- Lydiard Park · approx 2.1 miles · Lydiard Tregoze
- Coate Water Country Park · approx 5.2 miles · Coate
- Matson Park · approx 23.7 miles · Matson
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Mouldon Hill Country Park free to visit?
Yes. It is a free Swindon Borough Council country park with a free car park on site (a 2.1m height restriction applies at the entrance).
Does it have a children's playground?
Yes. There is an equipped children's play area built to LEAP (Locally Equipped Area for Play) standard.
Is there parking?
Yes. There is a free car park on site off Thamesdown Drive, with a 2.1 metre height restriction at the entrance.
What else is there to see?
A hidden lake, a restored section of the North Wilts Canal, the River Ray and its wildlife, walking paths, and a Swindon and Cricklade Railway heritage station.
Who manages the park?
Mouldon Hill Country Park is owned and managed by Swindon Borough Council, within the parish of Haydon Wick.