Swindon is a town in Wiltshire, England nestling between Bristol, London and Reading. The town hosts the Bodleian Library’s book depository, with its 153 miles of bookshelves. The early settlement of the town is presently referred to as the Old Town. This town is also home to the National Trust Headquarters on the old site of the Great Western Railways. The town used to be a small market town, but it has grown rapidly because of the Great Western Railway.
Food, Shopping and Accommodation in Swindon
The Swindon of today is now a modern, bustling town with a pedestrian-only town centre which offers indoor and outdoor shopping experience. It is the place to be both for bargain hunters as well as the fashion-conscious. There is the McArthur Glen Designer Outlet Village, home of designer brands offering up to 60% off on their goods. For those in search of some unique and unusual items, there are local and international market events held regularly.
To top it all, there is more than enough great places to stay in this town that will satisfy the taste and budget of anyone.
Things to See and Do in Swindon
Swindon has an exciting arts scene with numerous events held all year round in venues such as the Wyvern Theater, the town's Museum and Art Gallery. For a history of the Great Western Railway, the place to go is the STEAM Museum while the Museum of Computing reveals the history of an assortment of gadgets.
Visitors love to take a walk and take in a breath in fresh air around Lydiard House and Park and visit the Roves Farm and the Studley Grange for the butterfly world and craft village. With ample green spaces, theatres, museums, restaurants and bars there is so much to do and something for everyone to enjoy. The town is also an ideal base for visitors who also want to explore the rest of the Wiltshire County and the stunning Cotswold.