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Swindon - Wikipedia
Swindon (/ ˈ s w ɪ n d ən / ⓘ) is a town in Wiltshire, England.At the time of the 2021 Census the population of the built-up area was 183,638, making it the largest settlement in the county. [1] Located in South West England, Swindon lies on the M4 corridor, 71 miles (114km) to the west of London and 36 miles (57 km) to the east of Bristol.The Cotswolds lie just to the town's north …
Swindon | Railway Town, Industrial Heritage, Wiltshire | Britannica
Jan 18, 2025 · Swindon, town and unitary authority in the northeastern part of the geographic and historic county of Wiltshire, southern England. Mostly in a fertile clay valley, the unitary authority is bounded to the north by the upper reaches of the River Thames and to the south by the steep chalk escarpment
Things to Do in Swindon - Visit Wiltshire
There is so much to see and do on a trip to Swindon, a diverse and unique Wiltshire town with a wonderful choice of culture, entertainment, shopping and more. Swindon offers brilliant access to the Cotswolds and to the rest of Wiltshire - but make …
Things to Do In Swindon - The Tourist Checklist
Aug 27, 2024 · Here are the best and fun things to do in Swindon, Wiltshire. 1. Lydiard Park is a stunning historic estate on the western edge of Swindon featuring the Palladian House, Hotel and Event Center, church, and Walled Garden set in 260 acres of parkland. The house is available for tours during summer.
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Swindon (2025) - Tripadvisor
Things to Do in Swindon, England: See Tripadvisor's 100,185 traveler reviews and photos of Swindon tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in February. We have reviews of the best places to see in Swindon. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Swindon: The History of a Railway Town - The Historic England Blog
Feb 15, 2024 · Swindon is one of the most important historic railway towns in England. In the middle of the 19th century, the Great Western Railway transformed Swindon from a small, hilltop market town into an industrial giant with one of the largest railway engineering complexes in …
15 Best Things to Do in Swindon (Wiltshire, England)
May 1, 2023 · Bronze and Iron Age history abounds in Wiltshire, and there are hill forts, barrows and a World Heritage stone circle within ten miles. Let’s explore the best things to do in Swindon: 1. STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway.
Swindon – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
Swindon is a large town in Wiltshire, south west England, that is known for its railway-town heritage and links with the British railway system in which it played a central part during the 19th and 20th centuries. Swindon hosts a railway museum in a restored railway works building, and a volunteer-run heritage railway
Swindon, England: All You Must Know Before You Go (2025 ... - Tripadvisor
Swindon Tourism: Tripadvisor has 100,209 reviews of Swindon Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Swindon resource.
History of Swindon - Wikipedia
Swindon is a town in Wiltshire in the South West of England. People have lived in the town since the Bronze Age and the town's location, being approximately halfway between Bristol and London, made it an ideal location for the Locomotive Factories of the Great Western Railway in the 19th century.