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GBP 36 - 112 Premier Inn Swindon Central Kembrey Business Park, Cricklade Road, SN2 8YS Swindon GBP 36 - 112 guest review score: N/A Providing convenient accommodation, Premier Inn Swindon Central is 2 miles (3.2 km) from Thamesdown Bus Station and local rail links, offering the ide… More GBP 36 - 118 Premier Inn Swindon North Broad Bush, Blundson, SN26 8DJ Swindon GBP 36 - 118 guest review score: N/A Providing good value accommodation, Premier Inn Swindon North is within walking distance of the Speedway Track, offering an ideal base from which to e… More GBP 101 - 124 Newport Street Apartments 7 Newport Street, SN1 3AX Swindon GBP 101 - 124 guest review score: N/A The Newport Street Apartments are less than a 5-minute drive from Swindon Train Station. The spacious apartments comprise fully equipped kitchens, lou… More GBP 40 - 199 Menzies Swindon Fleming Way, SN1 1TN Swindon GBP 40 - 199 guest review score: N/A In Swindon town centre, Menzies Hotel features a restaurant and modern rooms with free Wi-Fi. The rooms at Swindon Menzies feature tea/coffee faciliti… More GBP 45 - 50 Lydiard House Conference Centre Lydiard Tregoze, SN5 3PA Swindon GBP 45 - 50 guest review score: N/A Lydiard House Conference Centre is set within an elegant Grade I listed mansion house overlooking 260 acres of parkland very close to junction 16 of t… More GBP 36 - 105 Premier Inn Swindon West Great Western Way, SN5 8UB Swindon GBP 36 - 105 guest review score: N/A Premier Inn Swindon West is 3 miles (4.8 km) from Swindon Train Station and is close to leisure amenities, including a cinema and bowling centre. Som… More GBP 26 - 140 Stanton House Hotel The Avenue, Stanton Fitzwarren, Swindon, SN6 7SD Swindon GBP 26 - 140 guest review score: N/A Overlooking a lake and parkland, Stanton House Hotel is an idyllic stone house that nestles amid the picturesque Wiltshire countryside. There are two … More GBP 55 - 149 Village Swindon Shaw Ridge Leisure Park, Whitehill Way, SN5 7DW Swindon GBP 55 - 149 guest review score: N/A Just 3 miles from Swindon Railway Station, the Village Swindon Hotel offers modern rooms with en suite facilities, free Wi-Fi, a luxury leisure club a… More GBP 54 - 150 The Mercure Swindon South Marston Hotel And Spa Old Vicarage Lane, South Marston, SN3 4SH Swindon GBP 54 - 150 guest review score: N/A This hotel is superbly located in the village of South Marston, just a short drive from the M4 and Swindon, yet surrounded by beautiful countryside. … More GBP 50 - 95 The Lodge 1 Hunt Street, SN1 3HW Swindon GBP 50 - 95 guest review score: N/A This guest house is in a quiet area in Swindon town centre. It is less than a mile (1.6 km) from Swindon Rail Station. It has free Wi-Fi, free parking… More GBP 45 - 189 Swindon Marriott Hotel Pipers Way, SN3 1SH Swindon GBP 45 - 189 guest review score: N/A Surrounded by lush woodlands on the edge of Swindon’s historic Old Town, this 4-star hotel is the perfect choice for a relaxing break in Wiltshire. … More GBP 52 - 164 Jurys Inn Swindon Fleming Road, SN1 2NG Swindon GBP 52 - 164 guest review score: N/A On Fleming Way, Jurys Inn is a 5-minute walk from Swindon Railway Station and town centre. It boasts a 24-hour reception, bar and restaurant. The sty… More GBP 55 - 135 Ivy Hotel Moormead Road, SN4 9BY Swindon GBP 55 - 135 guest review score: N/A Set within a beautiful, ivy-clad Grade II listed building, this elegant Victorian hotel stands on Wroughton’s picturesque High Street, in the very h… More GBP 42 - 155 Brook Madison Hotel Oxford Road, Stratton St Margaret, SN3 4TL Swindon GBP 42 - 155 guest review score: N/A Near Swindon, The Madison is just 10 minutes from the M4, the town centre and Swindon Railway Station. It offers free Wi-Fi and free use of the Nuffie… More GBP 101 - 101 Bliss Fleet Street 14-15 Fleet Street, SN11RL Swindon GBP 101 - 101 guest review score: N/A Conveniently located in the heart of Swindon City Centre, Bliss Swindon Apartments are a range of contemporary 1-bedroom apartments, just a short walk… More GBP 110 - 124 Bliss - Brunel Crescent Apartments Brunel Crescent, SN2 1FD Swindon GBP 110 - 124 guest review score: N/A These one and 2-bedroom Bliss apartments provide free Wi-Fi, a parking space and well-equipped living space with easy access to Swindon town centre. … More GBP 67 - 165 Best Western Premier Blunsdon House Hotel Blunsdon, SN26 7AS Swindon GBP 67 - 165 guest review score: N/A Set in 30 acres of beautiful Wiltshire countryside, this 4-star hotel has 2 restaurants, 3 bars and leisure facilities including an indoor pool and a … More GBP 29 - 120 Campanile Swindon Great Western Way, SN57XG Swindon GBP 29 - 120 guest review score: N/A Just 5 minutes from junction 16 of the M4 motorway, the Campanile Swindon Hotel offers free on-site and en suite rooms with bright, modern decor, sate… More GBP 55 - 135 Chiseldon House Hotel New Road, SN40NE Swindon GBP 55 - 135 guest review score: N/A This hotel with an AA Rosette restaurant offers an intriguing blend of luxury and intimacy, along with traditional country house style and elegance, c… More GBP 20 - 194 Holiday Inn Swindon Marlborough Road, SN3 6AQ Swindon GBP 20 - 194 guest review score: N/A Ideally located just minutes from junction 15 of the M4, this modern hotel offers a range of convenient amenities for professionals and leisure travel… More GBP 45 - 125 Holiday Inn Express Swindon West M4, Jct 16 Frankland Road, Blagrove, SN5 8UD Swindon GBP 45 - 125 guest review score: N/A Boasting a convenient location to the west of the city, just off junction 16 of the M4, this contemporary hotel is ideally placed for Swindon’s busi… More GBP 38 - 172 Hilton Swindon Hotel Lydiard Fields, Great Western Way, SN5 8UZ Swindon GBP 38 - 172 guest review score: N/A Just off junction 16 of the M4, The Hilton Swindon Hotel offers large bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. There is a fabulous heated indoor pool, sauna … More GBP 40 - 150 Express by Holiday Inn Swindon City Centre Bridge Street, SN1 1BT Swindon GBP 40 - 150 guest review score: N/A In Swindon town centre, Express by Holiday Inn offers a bar, restaurant and contemporary accommodation. Swindon rail station is just a brief walk away… More GBP 57 - 115 Alexandra House Whittingham Drive, SN4 0QJ Swindon GBP 57 - 115 guest review score: N/A Set in 20 acres of landscaped grounds, Alexandra House boasts impressive leisure facilities and comfortable rooms. The hotel is just 4 miles (6.4 km) … More Page 1

 

Swindon: Guide

Swindon is in Wiltshire, in southern England and has a good nightlife and plenty of things to do.

Understand

This city began its existence as a Saxon village, and derived its name from the Saxon words swine dun meaning pig hill. It grew when quarrying was begun nearby and canals increased trade, but it was the introduction of the railway in the mid 19th century that transformed Swindon from a village into a town.

In 1952 it was designated a "London overflow city" and the town became a sprawl. In the 60s several dodgy council estates and shopping precincts were added, which quickly dated and are now grimly run down. During the 90s a revamping of the shopping precinct was only half-successful and some areas still need regeneration.

Get in

Car

Driving along the M4, take junctions 15 or 16 into Swindon. There are Park and Ride buses now available.
If you are going into the town centre, watch out for the magic roundabout. This is probably what Swindon is most famous for (says it all about the town). Five roads converge onto the roundabout: At each of these roads is a mini-roundabout which is connected to its neighbours. In the centre is the result of the 5 mini-roundabouts: A mega-roundabout that goes around anti-clockwise (ie the wrong way): A tad scary to travel through, but not as bad as Coventry's ring road.

Train

Several trains an hour arrive in Swindon from various directions because Swindon is on the main London Paddington to Bristol/Swansea line.

Bus

Get around

Foot

The town centre is small enough to walk through on foot.

Bus

Local buses seem to have been infected by the Cotswolds with regards to infrequency, but they do exist.

See

Swindon Museum, interesting displays on local history, geology and archaeology. Admission is free, Open: Mon-Sat:10am-5pm; Sun: 2pm-5pm.

Swindon Art Gallery, very important collection of 20th century British Art and includes work by Henry Moore and L.S. Lowry.
Admission is free, Open: Mon-Sat: 10am-5pm; Sun: 2pm-5pm.

Steam: The Great Western Railway Museum, Kemble Drive, (By car, follow brown tourist signs for the Outlet Centre "Great Western Heritage Area" or "M for STEAM Museum"), 01793 466 646 . 10am until 5pm. Adults £5.95, Concessions(+Students): £3.95

Museum of Computing @ Swindon, educational museum with excellent collections, guided tours and admission is free.

There also many private and public stately Homes and gardens to see in the area, such as Avebury Manor and Garden,

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Do

Swindon is a small town yet there are plenty of things to do such as shopping and visiting the town museum and art gallery.

McArthur Glen Designer Outlet, Europe's largest indoor designer outlet in the unique setting of restored Victorian buildings.

Cinema,

Cineworld, http://www.cineworld.co.uk,
UGC Cinema,
Films @ The Victoria Pub, http://www.thevicpub.com

Buy

The town centre has mainly well known high street shops brands.

Eat

There are plenty different types of places to choose from, including
traditional English and Irish pubs, Chinese and Indian restaurants, and cafes and bars.

Drink

For really good pubs it is advised you head out of town into the countryside a bit, however three of the more popular pubs are:

Big Fish 20 Fleet Street. An independent, quirky pub with friendly staff - good food too.
The Glue Pot, 5 Emlyn Square (?), 01793 523935. Probably one of the better places to find good real ale in Swindon, although that's not saying much.
Grove Company Inn 22/23 Fleet Street (?). The ubiquitous Wetherspoons: Cheap beer, no atmosphere.

The Victoria Pub on Victoria Hill is excellent. Great food, a brilliant laugh free pub quiz on Wednesdays which involves snakes and ladders and cheating is encouraged! They are also a great music venue for all types of music encouraging unsigned bands. They also show films and have a great atmosphere.

Sleep

Many hotels and B&Bs to choose from,
Express by Holiday Inn,
Hilton Hotel,
De Vere Hotel.

Get out

Head towards Cirencester, Bath (England)|Bath or Bristol.

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