What to do in Swindon

Activities, attractions and tours

Lydiard Park featuring autumn colours and a park
Lydiard Park featuring autumn colours and a park
Museum of the Great Western Railway which includes heritage elements and railway items
Swindon Designer Outlet which includes shopping, interior views and art
Museum of the Great Western Railway featuring heritage elements and railway items

Swindon Attractions

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Activities and Tours

Swindon is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Swindon to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Swindon Attractions

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Recommended things to do in Swindon

Number of things to do
35
Cheapest thing to do on Expedia
The Bibury Self-Guided Tour: A Thousand Years of Village Life: CA $14
Top 5 things to do
Half-day tours
With kids

What to do in Swindon

Discover the most popular places to visit in Swindon

Swindon Designer Outlet

Swindon Designer Outlet

Whether you prefer to simply browse or to take advantage of all the deals, this covered shopping center is a great place to spend the day.

Swindon Designer Outlet
Lydiard Park featuring autumn leaves and a garden

Lydiard Park

Wander the expanses of this green space in Wiltshire and uncover the history of its stunning manor house and beautiful church.

Lydiard Park
Museum of the Great Western Railway which includes heritage elements and railway items

Museum of the Great Western Railway

Tour this museum dedicated to the history of locomotion and the local communities who once made a living from the railway.

Museum of the Great Western Railway
Coatewater, Swindon

Coate Water Country Park

After visiting Coate Water Country Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Swindon. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Coate Water Country Park
The town is now a museum, the building is amazing and sits on the high street in Royal Wootton Bassett

Royal Wootton Bassett Old Town Hall

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Royal Wootton Bassett Old Town Hall during your travels in Wootton Bassett. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Royal Wootton Bassett Old Town Hall

Wyvern Theatre

Enjoy a show at Wyvern Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Swindon. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Wyvern Theatre

Swindon and Cricklade Railway

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Swindon and Cricklade Railway during your travels in Purton. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Swindon and Cricklade Railway

Barbury Castle

You can learn about the history of Wroughton with a visit to Barbury Castle. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Barbury Castle

Stanton Country Park

You can take time to visit Stanton Country Park during your travels to Stanton Fitzwarren. Stroll along the lakeside in this quaint area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Stanton Country Park

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South Swindon

If you're spending some time in South Swindon, Wyvern Theatre and North Wessex Downs are top sights worth seeing.

South Swindon
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Central Swindon North

While visiting Central Swindon North, you might make a stop by sights like Museum of the Great Western Railway and Swindon Designer Outlet.

Central Swindon North
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West Swindon

While visiting West Swindon, you might make a stop by sights like Laserquest Swindon and Cineworld Swindon - Shaw Ridge.

West Swindon

 

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Day trip destinations from Swindon

The church of St. Baptist in Cirencester in the Cotswold

Cirencester

Bluebells in West Wood Marlborough Wiltshire England

Marlborough

Memorial stone, Station Road, Chiseldon, Swindon The stone is a sarsen stone, I believe, as are the much larger examples at Avebury. There is no plaque to give any information about it although carved into it is what looks like a dagger and the numbers '1075-1975', which presumably are dates. The village was mentioned in the Domesday book of 1086 so possibly 1075 represents the first time any mention was ever made of it. The base is getting a bit tatty and could usefully be repaired.

Chiseldon

Parish Church of St. Mary the Virgin in Fairford

Fairford

This is the church my parents married in, where I was baptised, and my grandparents ashes are buried and I love to walk round the small churchyard when I go to Bassett.

Wootton Bassett

Membury Hillfort - the ramparts A view of the ramparts that surround this 34 acre iron-age hillfort near its south entrance. It stands on clay with flints on a chalk subsoil which today is mostly cultivated alongside woodland 256790. Located just half a mile south-west of Membury Services on the M4 motorway, the hillfort is one of the most ancient sites in the region (the Berkshire-Wiltshire border bisects the fort). Roman-British pottery fragments were found here by excavations between 1977-87. But significant finds have also included flint artefacts from the mesolithic era (8000-4000 BC) which followed the last ice age, and flint tools from the neolithic era (4000-2000 BC) prior to the iron age. http://www.digitaldigging.co.uk/maps/wiltshire/hillforts/hillforts_ia_wiltshire_membury_hillfort.html. See other views at SU3075 and Gallery at: https://www.geograph.org.uk/gallery/iron_age_hillforts_9959
Photo by D Gore (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Baydon

Old thatched houses in Wroughton

Wroughton

Just perfect

South Cerney

Frequently asked questions

Is Swindon worth visiting?
Famous for its walking trails and nature, discovering awesome things to do in Swindon is simple. Be sure to add Wyvern Theatre to your itinerary while here.
How do I spend a day in Swindon?
After you've checked off key attractions like Royal Wootton Bassett Old Town Hall and Laserquest Swindon, spend some time discovering Swindon's shopping and food scene.
What is the top tourist attraction in Swindon?
The top tourist attraction in Swindon is Wyvern Theatre, so don't forget to include it on your sightseeing itinerary.
Is three days enough to stay in Swindon?
You can easily enjoy top attractions like Wyvern Theatre, Royal Wootton Bassett Old Town Hall and Laserquest Swindon with a three-day escape to Swindon. On average, many travellers book two days here. There's plenty to experience nearby too, so stick around longer and check out Oxford.
What are some activities to do in Swindon with kids?
Planning what to do in Swindon with kids has never been easier. Whether you're vacationing with toddlers or teenagers, there's a range of family-friendly tours and attractions to keep everyone entertained here.

What to do in Swindon for adults?
Whether you're a culture enthusiast, avid foodie or fan of nature, there's no shortage of things to do in Swindon for adults including Wayland's Smithy and Royal British Legion Remembrance Garden.
Are there free things to do in Swindon?
One of the easiest ways to find free things to do in Swindon is to speak with a local tour guide. You'll get insider recommendations on vibrant neighbourhoods, parks and other highlights you can enjoy without taking your wallet out. Lydiard Park is one spot that doesn't have an admission fee.

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