Location: Swindon
Top Things to do in Swindon
The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Swindon, England
Swindon (/ˈswɪndən/ ( listen)) is a large town in the ceremonial county of Wiltshire, South West England, midway between Bristol, 35 miles (56 kilometres) to the west, and Reading, the same distance to the east. London is 71 miles (114 km) to the east, and Cardiff is 60 miles (97 km) to the west. At the 2011 census, Swindon's built-up area had a population of 182,441.
Restaurants in Swindon
1. Windmill Hill
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
2. ATBShop Skate Warehouse
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5.0 based on 70 reviews
ATBShop Skate Warehouse - Swindon's only indoor Skate park. A fun place to bring your scooter or skateboard or you can hire. The park include a large street section with movable rails,grind boxes and mini ramp. The park also features a 4f extension, wall ride, "A" frame, Hubba, down rail, channel gap, fun box. The park also has a cafe serving real coffee and snacks and has a workshop and show room.
Reviewed By keysaregoode
If anyone is thinking of taking up skateboarding, is a novice or a even pro then I 100% recommend you get yourself down to ATB in Swindonia. Great guys who are open, friendly and knowledgable. They made a returning-to-skating-after-25-years-old- git like me feel very welcome. The park is obviously better than my non existent skills could exploit but no one extracted the urine despite multiple slams. The outside and covered mini ramp has recently had a makeover and the ply is smooth as. It is nice and small and a perfect place to try something new without the risk of seriously damaging yourself (ish, in my case). There is loads of kit you can borrow - wrist guards, elbow and knee pads, helmets and decent full set ups. The shop is has a great array of kit so make sure you bring your wallet! If you are pretty local then it’s also worth signing up for membership as you save 2 squid a session. Finally (if you have read this far - well done you!) the social bbq’s in the summer we’re a bonus. Also my favourite price - gratis! Good work peeps. ????????
3. St Mary's Lydiard Tregoze
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5.0 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By MathewK170 - Swindon, United Kingdom
Just a brief reminder that the final stage of the conservation program starts early in the New Year and so will be unavailable for public access until Easter 2020.
4. Rainbow Walk
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5.0 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By 506kayleighj
It is such a lovely bright set of steps to cheer up swindon in tnese hard times and show unity for the lgbt community and all there hard work for swindon and wiltshire pride I for one love them you must visit ot them they will cheer you up x
5. Liddington Castle
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4.5 based on 29 reviews
Historians have speculated that The Battle of Badon Hill fought by King Arthur could have taken place at Liddington Castle; come see for yourself.
Reviewed By Lynn8038
Stunning hillfort with great views of hills and fields around Swindon, some parking nearby. Wear a warm coat its windy all times of the year. Love the walk and history..
6. Lydiard Park
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4.5 based on 1,079 reviews
Lydiard Park is a beautiful historic estate on the western edge of Swindon, with the Palladian House, Church and Walled Garden, set in 260 acres of parkland. The children's play area, Cafe & Tea Rooms, events and education programmes make Lydiard Park a great destination for a family day out.
Reviewed By ChrisOfSwindon - Purton, United Kingdom
Lydiard Park is a great facility to have on our doorstep, boasting lovely walks, lots of outdoor space for exercise or relaxing and very good playground facilities. There's plenty of history in the house and various artefacts, such as the old ice house and good catering options available. Well worth a visit!
7. STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
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4.5 based on 1,512 reviews
Reviewed By titanicjoyrider - Bracknell, United Kingdom
This museum is a must for any steam heads or fans of railways and locomotives! Situated in the old GWR works in Swindon, right next to the new outlet shopping centre it is perfectly located for ease of access! The museum is full of exhibits and hands on activities that charts the history of the GWR and the role of Swindon in the railways from inception up to the present day! Information is clearly displayed and presented in an easily digested format that gives you just enough to come away having learned something, but not too much that you loose interest. However, what most people will come for are the static exhibits and trains themselves, of which there are plenty to look at! From small practical tank engines to the more famous crack express trains the museum houses them all in context surrounded by authentic paraphernalia from the period in question! Of particular note are the King Class: George V and City Class: City of Truro (first train to do 100mph) our of which are on loan from the National Railway Museum! Highlights and plus points: Excellent attractions Loads to see and do Family friendly Accessible to all Trains galore Perfect for anyone Near to the shops Negative points: Not enough time in the day to see everything! Overall highly recommended, it’s a must see and do and you will not be disappointed!
8. Coleshill War Memorial
9. Hackpen White Horse
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By wit2woo
The local publican was a robert witt that helped carve out the white horse all those years ago he was my great great great grandad I've been upto the horse many times over the years so good it's still being looked after
10. Swindon & Cricklade Railway
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4.5 based on 177 reviews
Wiltshire's Only Standard Gauge Heritage Railway. We offer round-trip passenger journeys of approximately 4.5 miles with heritage trains running between Blunsdon and Hayes Knoll, plus an extension south to Taw Valley Halt at Mouldon Hill Country Park within the Borough of Swindon.
Reviewed By 543DavidB - Swindon, United Kingdom
Visited today with our three grandchildren, what an excellent experience, staff were very helpful, we caught the train from ‘taw valley holt’ in mouton park up to blunsdon where we changed trains to go up to the engine shed to Santa’s grotto. Staff were excellent and showed the children the fire box in the can that made the steam for the train, santa’s Helpers in the shape of ‘Mr Snowman’ the ‘Elf’ and other helpers were again excellent and the children loved them, my two year old was continually waving to ‘bing’ the naughty elf on a shelf from home . The grotto was also very good with the singing reindeer and Santa too the time to talk to the children and magically produced their gifts from behind his back. Our three grandchildren (7,5,&2) throughly enjoyed th whole experience. Well done to the S&C railway staff/volunteers for putting on a great experience. Will definitely be back next year for the Santa special as well as other events , well done ! ????????
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