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| Swindon,
the largest town in the area, almost a small city. Often regarded
as just factories and office blocks it does have a well preserved
history, as well as being a good base to explore the surrounding
countryside.
Once the centre of
the development of the railways in this area, the railway
works of Brunel were busy for over 150 years and now restored
as offices and shops.
The town has developed
quickly over the last few years, mainly due to its location
close to the motorway, with new factories, shops, and homes.
The Old Town is still
there today to wander around, south of the modern area.
The modern shopping area, now pedestrianised, has shopping
centres including the Brunel Centre, The Parade, and The Big
Top Market Place, with car parking. There is also a Designer
Outlet in the old Brunel works.
There are restaurants,
cinemas, clubs and pubs, and 3 leisure centres, as well as
parks, museums and the Wyvern Theatre.
Just outside the town
there are houses, gardens and parks to enjoy, and small villages
to explore
Tourist Information
Centre in the town, most popular places are signposted.
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Map of Swindon |
What
To See -
Swindon Tourist Attractions
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 Leisure
Centres,
Oasis Leisure Centre, North Star Avenue, lagoon pool, Tel: 01793
445400, the Link Centre, Whitehall Way, ice rink pool and sports
hall, Tel:01793 445566 and the Health Hydro, Milton Road, pools,
Turkish Baths, saunas, Tel: 01793 693787 |
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Swindon
Museum & Art Gallery,Bath
Road,Old Town, local history, exhibitions of 20th century art
Open: Mon-Sat 10.00-17.00 Sun: 14.00-17.00 |
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- Museum of the Great Western Railway,Kemble
Drive. Voted Family
Attraction of the Year, telling the story of the remarkable
people who built, operated and travelled on the Great Western
Railway. Reconstructions, life-like character figures, world
class locomotives, videos and hands on displays bring the story
of 'God's Wonderful Railway' to life. Tel:
01793 4666646
Adults £5.70, Child £3.60, Senior Citizens £3.70, Family (2
adults & 2 Children) £14.00 Open: Apr. to Oct.: Mon to Sat,
10am - 5.30pm, Sun, 11am - 5.30pm. Nov. to Mar.: Mon to Sat
10am - 5pm, Sun 11am - 5pm. |
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| Railway
Village Museum,
34 Faringdon Road, reconstruction of a railway cottage, Tel:
01793 466553 Open:
Mon-Fri 10.00-13.00 & 14.00-1700 Sat: 10.00-1700 Sun: 14.00-1700 |
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| The
Lawn, High Street, Old Town,
50 acre park with two lakes, good views over the town. There
is also Town Gardens in Old Town with its bandstand and occasional
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| Coate
Water Centre, Marlborough
Road Swindon, east of the town, 56 acre lake, walks, fishing
and boat hire as well as play areas etc, Tel: 01793 490150
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Lydiard
Park, west of the town by
Junction 16 M4 or take the A3102, restored Georgian house, furnished
rooms, gardens, parkland, walks, shop, etc, Tel: 01793 770401
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| Swindon
& Cricklade Railway,
take the A419 to Blunsdon then B4534, signposted, Blunsdon Station,
Tadpole Lane, Blunsdon, open at the weekends and trains run
on selected days, so telephone first, museum, shop, Tel: 01793
771615 |
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| The
Science Museum, at Wroughton
Airfield on the A4289, signposted, offshoot of the London Science
Museum with aircraft and vehicles, only open a few days a year
so you will have to telephone, Tel: 01793 846200 |
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| Barbury
Castle Country Park, A4289
to Wroughton then follow signs to this Iron Age hillfort
set in 150 acres with great views over the Marlborough Downs. |
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| Highworth
Farm Visitor Centre, Sevenhampton,
Highworth, north-east of Swindon off the A361 towards Highworth,
400 acre working farm, activities and events in the summer,
pets corner, farm animals, tea room, Tel: 01793 763939
Open Mar-Sept 11.00-17.00 |
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| Cotswold
Water Park, at Shorncote,
A419 north, the outdoor playground, 132 lakes, 30 square miles,
wildlife reserves, walks, cycleways, boats, picnic sites, barbecue
sites Tel: 01285 861459 |
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| Lechdale,
take the A361 north to Swindon's border with Oxfordshire, this
small village on the River Thames is a good point to join the
Thames Path in the Riverside Park. |
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Where
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Shaw Ridge Leisure Park/Whitehill Way Swindon SN5 7DW
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The De Vere Swindon Hotel has been specifically designed with your comfort in mind. The luxurious facilities and the variety of things to see and do makes us an excellent choice for business or pleasure.
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Lydiard Fields, Great Western Way Swindon SN5 8UZ
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The hotel is just off the M4 motorway, close to the Windmill Hill and Blagrove business areas, with shopping and leisure activities nearby and the Cotswolds within 10 miles.
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Pipers Way Swindon SN3 1SH
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Centrally located in Wiltshire, the 4-star Swindon Marriott Hotel is near the M4. Stylish guest rooms with new bedding, high-speed Internet. Fine dining, hairdresser, tennis, pool & fitness centre. 9 meeting rooms, business centre, catering.
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Fleming Way Swindon SN1 1TN
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This modern hotel is surrounded by some of the most attractive tourist areas in England. Conveniently situated in the town centre, Thistle Swindon offers first class accommodation.
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High Street Cricklade near Swindon SN6 6AA
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The White Hart has always been the principal inn at Cricklade, a town which calls itself 'the threshold of the Cotswolds" - 14 en-suite rooms with modern facilities incl.
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Oxford Road Stratton St Margaret Swindon SN3 4TL
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Near Swindon, our hotel is ideally located with easy access to the M4, M5 and Swindon's many tourist attractions. From the moment you arrive, the charm of the hotel will consume you and leave you feeling at home.
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14-15 Fleet Street Swindon SN1 1RL
Bliss Apartments are proud to offer a selection of One Bedroom Apartments in central Swindon.
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Brunel Crescent Swindon SN2 1FD
These one and 2-bedroom Bliss apartments provide free Wi-Fi, a parking space and well-equipped living space with easy access to Swindon town centre.
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Days Out in and around Swindon
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to Malmesbury or Cirencester. |
Towns near Swindon To Visit - straight line distance:
Marlborough Tourist Information (9.15 miles) Uffington Tourist Information (9.78 miles) Lechlade-on-Thames Tourist Information (10.52 miles) Lambourn Tourist Information (10.80 miles) |
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Area
Telephone Code
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Tourist
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31 Regent Street
Swindon
SSW1 1JL
Tel: 01793 530428 |
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