Welcome to Swindon

Swindon is a large town located in the county of Wiltshire, England. It is situated between Bristol and Reading, and is known for its rich history and industrial heritage. The town was once a major hub for the Great Western Railway, and many of its iconic buildings and landmarks are a testament to this legacy. Today, Swindon is a thriving commercial and cultural center, with a diverse population and a vibrant arts scene.

One of the most notable landmarks in Swindon is the Steam Museum of the Great Western Railway. This museum is housed in a former railway works building, and features a range of exhibits and displays that showcase the history of the railway industry in the region. Visitors can explore the museum's collection of locomotives, carriages, and other railway artifacts, and learn about the people who worked on the railways and the impact that the industry had on the town and the wider region.

Another popular attraction in Swindon is the Lydiard Park Estate. This historic estate is home to a beautiful 18th-century mansion, as well as a range of gardens, woodlands, and lakes. Visitors can explore the estate's many walking trails, take a guided tour of the mansion, or simply relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The estate also hosts a range of events and activities throughout the year, including outdoor concerts, craft fairs, and seasonal festivals.

Local Weather

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Temp: 8.3°C

Feels Like: 5.2°C

Wind: 12.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Naomi Fry	Groundwell Road Swindon Wiltshire SN1 2LU 01793523802 School Website
King William Street Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Margaret Clarke	King William Street Swindon Wiltshire SN1 3LB 01793522346 School Website
Drove Primary School Part Of The Whitehorse Federation Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Bryony Bardwell	Drove Road Swindon Wiltshire SN1 3AH 01793818608 School Website
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Samantha Dowdeswell	Upham Road Swindon Wiltshire SN3 1DH 01793527679 School Website
Utc Swindon University Technical College Ages:14-19 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Knowlton	Bristol Street Swindon Wiltshire SN1 5ET 1793207920 School Website
Lethbridge Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Lisa Mayes	Lethbridge Road Swindon Wiltshire SN1 4BY 01793535033 School Website
Lainesmead Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Eirian Painter	Southview Avenue Swindon Wiltshire SN3 1EA 01793529106 School Website
Robert Le Kyng Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Smith	Westcott Street Swindon Wiltshire SN1 5HS 1793523119 School Website
The Commonweal School Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Charles Drew	The Mall Old Town Swindon Wiltshire SN1 4JE 01793612727 School Website
Lawn Manor Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Sandra Muir	Salcombe Grove Swindon SN3 1ER 1793487286 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Swindon Station Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1DQ 0.53 Miles

Kemble Windmill Hill, Kemble, Gloucestershire, GL7 6AW 13.24 Miles

Bedwyn The Knapp, Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire, SN8 5RD 14.59 Miles

Pewsey North Street, Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 5ER 15.01 Miles

Hungerford Station Road, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0DY 15.41 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airfair 01793 873031 Bath Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 4AS 0.46 Miles
Network Taxis 01793 205238 Swindon Rail Station, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1DQ 0.52 Miles
Connect Cabs 01793 238444 Swindon Rail Station, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1DQ 0.52 Miles
A1 Swindon Taxis 01793 251251 Station Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1DQ 0.52 Miles
24 7 Swindon Taxis 01793 469247 Swindon Railway Station/Station Rd, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1DQ 0.52 Miles
Central Taxis 01793 535614 48 Shrivenham Rd, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 2NH 0.61 Miles
Dangerfields Travel Ltd 01793 534445 Unit 15 Central Trading Est/Signal Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1PD 0.76 Miles
Cross Street Car Sales 01793 422133 Unit 1/Transfer Bridge Ind Est/County Rd, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 2EL 0.85 Miles
United Radio Cars 01793 522533 Unit 3/Transfer Bridge Ind Est/County Rd, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 2EL 0.85 Miles
West One Limousines Ltd 0845 345 0276 13 Roman Crescent, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 4HH 0.85 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Uturn 01793 465040	Civic Offices Civic Annex Eucild Street Swindon SN1 2JH
Gp Care Uk Ltd Swindon Community Urology 0333 3322100	Swindon Health Centre 1 Islington Street Swindon SN1 2DQ
Swindon Community Ophthalmology Service 01793 217030	Swindon Nhs Health Centre 1 Islington Street Swindon SN1 2DQ
Carfax Medical Centre	1 Islington Street Swindon SN1 2DQ
Whalebridge Practice 01793 692933	The Whalebridge Practice Swindon Nhs Health Centre 1 Islington St, Swindon Wiltshire SN1 2DQ

Local Stores

Groundwell Road
87 Groundwell Road
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN1 2LY
01793 692296
Store Website
0.28 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Dorcan Way
Euro Garages
Dorcan Way
Swindon
SN3 3RA
01793 511894
Store Website
1.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Eastcott Vet Clinic
59 Bath Road Swindon Wiltshire SN1 4AU 01793 528341 enquiries@eastcottvets.co.uk Website 0.42 miles
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Companion Care/Vets4pets
Companion Care Services Ltd Isambard House Firefly Avenue Swindon Wiltshire SN2 2EH enquiries@companioncare.co.uk 0.64 miles


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Vet'S Klinic
Unit 2 Callenders Paddington Drive Swindon Wiltshire SN5 7YW 01793 876 619 contact@vetsklinic.co.uk Website 1.13 miles
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Great Western Exotics
Unit 10 Berkshire House County Park Business Park Shrivenham Road Swindon Wiltshire SN1 2NR 01793 603 800 Website 1.16 miles
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Lawn Veterinary Centre
38 Guildford Avenue Lawn Swindon Wiltshire SN3 1JE 01793 644422 Website 1.19 miles
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Drove Farm Vets
252 Croft Road Wroughton Swindon Wiltshire SN1 4RW 01793 501499 office@drovefarmvets.co.uk Website 1.30 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Mouldon Hill Country Park
A Lovely Park For Dog Walking. There Is A Lake Which Often Has Anglers On It So Best To Keep On A Lead For That Part, But The Actual Hill Is Perfect For Dog Walkers And There Is Lots Of Fields To Wander Into. It Is Also Not Open To Cyclists Which Is Nice. The Second Photo Displayed Above Is Copyrighted To Brian Robert Marshall And Licensed For Reuse Under This Creative Commons Licence. A4198 3.09 miles Haydon End

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Avebury Windmill Hill
This Walk Starts At The National Trust Avebury Car Park, Takes You Through The Village, With An Opportunity To Divert And Walk The Stones. There Is Also A Cafe And A Number Of National Trust Museums To Visit In Avebury. From Here You Climb Up To The Hill Fort On Windmill Hill With Its Views Across The Countryside, Before Descending To The Nature Reserve And Village Of Yatesbury. The Final Stretch Is Past The Long Barrow And Stone Avenue Back To Avebury. 1 Beckhampton Rd Beckhampton Marlborough SN8 1QT 9.78 miles Park In The National Trust Car Park.

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Avebury Loop
1 Beckhampton Rd Beckhampton Marlborough SN8 1QT 9.78 miles

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Badbury Clumps
Hills, Woods, Flowers. Highworth Rd Lancashire 9.81 miles

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Beckhampton Gallops
Private Land No Footpath! But The Owner Allows Dog Walkers After 12.30Pm Prohibited ?? Before As Racehorses Are Excercised. Beautiful Countryside Open Fields Cut Grass A Dogs Paradise Really. Plenty Of Parking In A Lay-By Just Along Side, You Can Cross The Race Track But Do Not Walk On It! This Land Is Amazing &Amp; We’Re Very Lucky To Be Allowed On There However Some Are Ruining It By Not Cleaning Up After There Dog And It’S A Hazard For The Horses. A4 Calne Lancashire SN11 8WP 10.54 miles Parking In Lay-By Very Popular So You’Ll See It. If You Get To The Pub You’Ve Gone To Far

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Cherhill White Horse
A Strenuous Walk With Amazing Views At The Top, Sometimes Cows Although They Are Totally Used To People If There Just Ignored, Never Seen Sheep Up Here, But Someone Has Said There Are Sheep Occasionally. You Can Walk From Here All The Way To Beckhampton Gallops Its About 5 Miles But Really Lovely Walk, With Green Open Countryside And Spectacular Views. You Can Join The Wansdyke Here. A4 Lancashire 11.04 miles Parking Is Limited Sadly, And The Parking Available Is In The Form Of Laybys On The Side Of The Road (Caution!! Road Is Extremely Fast &Amp; Busy Cross With Caution!!!)

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Weather Forecast

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