//
A remnant of Swindon's past glory involving Brunel and the steam railways, these three rows of houses are Grade II listed gems, hidden away between the railway station, the Great Western Designer Outlet Village and Swindon central shopping plaza. Although the cottages are still private property, the streets have public access; and the two pubs in the centre of the village (the Glue Pot and the Cricketers) serve local ale and food, from lunch time until late.
© OpenStreetMap contributors
Steam Museum
The museum is in a restored railway works building, which is a treat in itself. As well as having a wealth of information about the railways, it also is an invaluable source of social history. Highlights of the collection include former fastest loco in the world Caerphilly Castle, and one of Queen Victoria's personal carriages. There are plenty of events for children, model railways, vintage arcade games, and - best of all - a steam train driving simulator!
Educational museum with excellent collections of what are now antique computers and games consoles. Guided tours depending on number of visitors.
Very important collection of 20th-century British art and includes works by Henry Moore and L.S. Lowry.
Interesting displays on local history, geology and archaeology. It is run by the local council.
"The Robins" play football in League Two, the game's fourth tier. Their stadium- the County Ground, capacity 15,700, is half a mile east of the railway station.
The United Kingdom's largest water park has over 150 lakes which were formed by filling old gravel quarries. It is about north-west of Swindon and offers many water sports and activities.