Guidebook for Swindon
Everything Else
At first this may look confusing, but just remember the rules are the same as any roundabout - give way to the right. It really does work well.
The Magic Roundabout
At first this may look confusing, but just remember the rules are the same as any roundabout - give way to the right. It really does work well.
Russell Walk station
Bus Stop to/from Bus Station and Railway Station.
Large indoor shopping with Designer names. Lots of places to eat and next to the Steam Railway Museum.
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McArthur Glen Great Western Designer Outlet Village
Large indoor shopping with Designer names. Lots of places to eat and next to the Steam Railway Museum.
If you are interested in Trains this is a good place to visit. Combine it with lunch and shopping at the Designer Outlet Village to make a day of it.
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Platform One Cafe
Fire Fly AvenueIf you are interested in Trains this is a good place to visit. Combine it with lunch and shopping at the Designer Outlet Village to make a day of it.
A short walk to the Town Centre with many big name stores including House of Fraser, M&S, Debenhams, WH Smith, BHS, Boots and many others.
Regent Street
Regent StreetA short walk to the Town Centre with many big name stores including House of Fraser, M&S, Debenhams, WH Smith, BHS, Boots and many others.
Broome Manor Golf Complex
6 The FairwayHave a round of golf or just practice at the driving range.
Great Western Hospital
Marlborough RoadThis has a casualty department.
A nice place to visit for a leisurely stroll around the park.
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Parque Lydiard
A nice place to visit for a leisurely stroll around the park.
Food Scene
Subway
This is the closest place for a quick snack or light meal and is next to the Co-op too.
Burger King
If you fancy a burger then this is just along the road.
A favourite for a country pub meal. Children not allowed. Book in advance for weekend Tel 01793 790 314
The Village Inn
Bath RoadA favourite for a country pub meal. Children not allowed. Book in advance for weekend Tel 01793 790 314
Nando's Swindon - Regent Circus
Unit 2 Crombey StreetNew to Swindon in 2015 and next to the new Cinema.
Frankie & Benny's
Grenoble RoadAmerican Italian Restaurant.
Harvester The Grove
Drove RoadFamous for it's Grills and salads - the ice-cream is wonderful !
Toby Carvery The Friary
Home of the roast and a short car drive away.
Phillip's
39 Cricklade RoadThe Best Fish and Chip shop in the area.
Shopping
Nearest large supermarket. This large store is open 24 hours a day from Monday to Saturday ad Sunday 10.00 - 16.00 hours.
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Tesco Extra
Ocotal WayNearest large supermarket. This large store is open 24 hours a day from Monday to Saturday ad Sunday 10.00 - 16.00 hours.
Essentials
The Co-operative Food
Somerville RoadThis has a Post Office and Off Licence
Entertainment & Activities
Within easy walking distance. Next to Nando's, ASK Italian and Coal Grill & Bar. Also Morrisons Supermarket.
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Cineworld Swindon Regent Circus
11 Victoria RdWithin easy walking distance. Next to Nando's, ASK Italian and Coal Grill & Bar. Also Morrisons Supermarket.
Arts & Culture
In the Old Town area of Swindon. The remarkable art collection now has a reputation as one of the best of British 20th Century Art outside London. It was established by local benefactor, H J P Bomford, during 1944 from a generous donation of works.
The museum has displays of local history, archaeology and geology. They tell the story of Swindon's Jurassic past, its connections with the Roman Empire and the more recent social history of this thriving town.
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Swindon Museum and Art Gallery
Euclid StreetIn the Old Town area of Swindon. The remarkable art collection now has a reputation as one of the best of British 20th Century Art outside London. It was established by local benefactor, H J P Bomford, during 1944 from a generous donation of works.
The museum has displays of local history, archaeology and geology. They tell the story of Swindon's Jurassic past, its connections with the Roman Empire and the more recent social history of this thriving town.