The 5 Best Historic Sites in Swindon, England

December 5, 2021 Tynisha Seiler

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

Swindon England
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Windmill Hill

2. Lydiard Park

Lydiard Tregoze, Swindon SN5 3PA England +44 1793 466664 [email protected] http://www.lydiardpark.org.uk/
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Lydiard Park

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!

3. Bincknoll Castle

Hay Ln SN4 8QT, all the way to the farm gates, Wroughton, Swindon SN4 8QT England http://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1005685
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Bincknoll Castle

4. STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway

Fire Fly Avenue, Swindon SN2 2EY England +44 1793 466626 [email protected] http://www.steam-museum.org.uk
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STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway

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!

5. Swindon & Cricklade Railway

Blunsdon Station Tadpole Lane Blunsdon, Swindon SN25 2DA England +44 1793 771615 [email protected] http://www.swindon-cricklade-railway.org
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Swindon & Cricklade Railway

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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