Make the most of summer by cycling at Coate Water. Bikes can now be hired out at the country park for £3.50 an hour and groups of 10 people or more will receive a 10 per cent discount.

Schools or youth organisations have the added bonus of an adult cycling for free with every 10 children.

Swindon card holders are also entitled to cheaper rates, paying £2.50 an hour.

Councillor Fionuala Foley (Con, Old Town and Lawns) thinks the facility is great news for restless children stuck for something to do in the summer holidays.

She said: " Now the schools have broken up, I recommend trying out the bikes there."

The cycle hire is situated by the paddling pool at Coate Water.