Guidebook of Swindon & Wiltshire Surrounds
Countryside & Historic Sightseeing
There are many great places to visit all between 10 - 30 minutes away from the property. I have included the most stunning, historic locations with scenic countryside walks to the guidebook. I have also enclosed a copy of the details in the house manual including postcodes. Happy sightseeing :-)
If you are looking for a nice country drive and a nice quiet walk, this place is fantastic. It is also home to the famous Red Lion pub, the only pub in the world built inside a sacred stone circle. It takes less than 20 minutes to get to and is a very relaxed scenic drive.
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If you are looking for a nice country drive and a nice quiet walk, this place is fantastic. It is also home to the famous Red Lion pub, the only pub in the world built inside a sacred stone circle. It takes less than 20 minutes to get to and is a very relaxed scenic drive.
Visit the world famous white horse figure and castle remains, less than half an hour drive from the property; Its a must see!
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Uffington White Horse
Dragon Hill RoadVisit the world famous white horse figure and castle remains, less than half an hour drive from the property; Its a must see!
History lovers must visit the neolithic chambered tombs built in 3650BC. Just 25 minutes away near Marlborough.
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West Kennet Long Barrow
Gunsite RoadHistory lovers must visit the neolithic chambered tombs built in 3650BC. Just 25 minutes away near Marlborough.
Hackpen Hill has the most stunning views of Swindon and the surrounding countryside. Get up close to one of the famous chalk horses and its just over 10 minutes away.
Hackpen Hill
Hackpen Hill has the most stunning views of Swindon and the surrounding countryside. Get up close to one of the famous chalk horses and its just over 10 minutes away.
See the cows and great hills where the castle once stood. a nice walk, quite hilly so wear good shoes.
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Barbury Castle
See the cows and great hills where the castle once stood. a nice walk, quite hilly so wear good shoes.
A quaint country village in the cotswolds, see the canal boats and waterlife as well as the stunning country buildings and scenic surroundings. A well kept, step back in time.
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Lechlade-on-Thames
A quaint country village in the cotswolds, see the canal boats and waterlife as well as the stunning country buildings and scenic surroundings. A well kept, step back in time.
Transport Links
Public transport from local to national. Here's the place to be if you need to get somewhere, this central spot has trains, coaches, buses and cabs available. If you book online in advance, you'll save quite a lot of money on your tickets.
A busy area with transport links across the country, just a few seconds from the bus & coach station and just a short walk to the property. This is the only location in Swindon you'll be able to catch a cab that's not pre-booked.
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Swindon Rail Station
Station RoadA busy area with transport links across the country, just a few seconds from the bus & coach station and just a short walk to the property. This is the only location in Swindon you'll be able to catch a cab that's not pre-booked.
The local Bus & Coach station is just seconds away from the train station and it includes travel links across the UK. Coaches available to cities and buses all around Swindon and it's smaller nearby villages, can be found here.
Bus Station
7 New Bridge CloseThe local Bus & Coach station is just seconds away from the train station and it includes travel links across the UK. Coaches available to cities and buses all around Swindon and it's smaller nearby villages, can be found here.
Shopping Centres
Local shopping centres within walking distance. They are all great options and there's something for everyone.
Great for day time shopping and food and just a couple of minutes away. There's a food complex, multiple high street and a couple of fashions stores, a sweet shop, tattoos, piercings, haircuts both ladies and gents, gifts, books and so much more
The Parade Shopping Centre
The ParadeGreat for day time shopping and food and just a couple of minutes away. There's a food complex, multiple high street and a couple of fashions stores, a sweet shop, tattoos, piercings, haircuts both ladies and gents, gifts, books and so much more
Many high street shops including jewellery, clothes, food, phone stores, banks and more.
The Brunel Shopping Centre
29a Canal WalkMany high street shops including jewellery, clothes, food, phone stores, banks and more.
a huge shopping mall for designer items at reduced prices, food is also available here. You can find the steam railway museum is here if you're interested in trains & railways.
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Swindon Designer Outlet
Kemble Drivea huge shopping mall for designer items at reduced prices, food is also available here. You can find the steam railway museum is here if you're interested in trains & railways.
Parks
There are many local parks for you to visit, Faringdon park is just a 2 minute walk away if you fancy a stroll or somewhere to visit.
A stunning park in the Old Town area. Well kept and spacious, this park has great views of the town centre.
Lawns Park
33 Buller StreetA stunning park in the Old Town area. Well kept and spacious, this park has great views of the town centre.
The park is just a 2 minute walk, Faringdon road park is a nice relaxed green space and the nearest to the property. Ideal for walks, runs and relaxing on the grass.
Faringdon Park
Faringdon RoadThe park is just a 2 minute walk, Faringdon road park is a nice relaxed green space and the nearest to the property. Ideal for walks, runs and relaxing on the grass.
The town gardens are beautiful in summer and a lovely place to chill with a book or ice cream and admire the wildlife.
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Town Gardens
Quarry RoadThe town gardens are beautiful in summer and a lovely place to chill with a book or ice cream and admire the wildlife.
Lydiard Park Estate & Palladian House has the most beautiful grounds. It is extremely spacious with lots to see.
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Lydiard Park Estate & Palladian House has the most beautiful grounds. It is extremely spacious with lots to see.
If you fancy a long walk then take a trip around coat water. it has some fantastic sites and is worth the walk.
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Coate Water Country Park
Marlborough RoadIf you fancy a long walk then take a trip around coat water. it has some fantastic sites and is worth the walk.
This is a hidden gem, its truly a beautiful part of the country and worth taking the time to enjoy.
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Stanton Country Park
The AvenueThis is a hidden gem, its truly a beautiful part of the country and worth taking the time to enjoy.
Entertainment
There is always something to watch at the Wyvern. It's packed with entertainers from dancing to comedy. You may get tickets on the door but book in advance to save a few pounds.
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Wyvern Theatre
There is always something to watch at the Wyvern. It's packed with entertainers from dancing to comedy. You may get tickets on the door but book in advance to save a few pounds.
Cinewolrd is open late if you fancy watching one of the latest released movies. It's pretty much a street away.
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Cineworld Swindon Regent Circus
11 Victoria RdCinewolrd is open late if you fancy watching one of the latest released movies. It's pretty much a street away.
Get creative and make something you'll always remember at Eastcott Pottery studios.
Eastcott Studios, Pottery Studio and Paint A Pot
28 Eastcott HillGet creative and make something you'll always remember at Eastcott Pottery studios.
Here is a bar and a mini arcade, bowling must be booked in groups but it has lots of other things to do inside.
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Tenpin Swindon
Here is a bar and a mini arcade, bowling must be booked in groups but it has lots of other things to do inside.
Gyms & Sporting Activities
There is a huge amount of places for active people that like to keep fit and release energy. There's gyms, swimming, squash, tennis and alot of it is pay as you go. Even if you're someone that justs want to chill in the jacuzzi, there is lots of places. For nearby gym & spa day passes, check out hussle.com
Here you can ice skate, swim, play squash, use the gym and wall climb. There is also a public library here.
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Link Centre
Whitehill WayHere you can ice skate, swim, play squash, use the gym and wall climb. There is also a public library here.
This local leisure centre is about 3 minutes away. It has everything you need for a work out. The facilities are pretty basic compared to the private gyms but it's very close and is usually quite quiet. It includes a large laned pool, a huge sauna room, multiple steam rooms, jacuzzi, gym and work out space. All available as pay as you go.
Health Hydro
Milton RoadThis local leisure centre is about 3 minutes away. It has everything you need for a work out. The facilities are pretty basic compared to the private gyms but it's very close and is usually quite quiet. It includes a large laned pool, a huge sauna room, multiple steam rooms, jacuzzi, gym and work out space. All available as pay as you go.
Enjoy a jacuzzi after a work out at the Village Gym. Steam room and sauna also available here, this is private but you can book a day pass. There is also relaxation and beauty treatments available but it must be booked in advance.
Village Gym Swindon
Whitehill WayEnjoy a jacuzzi after a work out at the Village Gym. Steam room and sauna also available here, this is private but you can book a day pass. There is also relaxation and beauty treatments available but it must be booked in advance.
Food scene
The food here is fantastic and better still, it's authentic italian food. If you can get a table or even a take away here then I'm sure if you like Italian food, you will love this place!
DaVinci Italian Restaurant
62 Fleet StreetThe food here is fantastic and better still, it's authentic italian food. If you can get a table or even a take away here then I'm sure if you like Italian food, you will love this place!
Fresh food and great for meat lovers. A variety of meats will be brought to your table enjoy a feast Brazilian style.
Rios Brazil
16 Bridge StFresh food and great for meat lovers. A variety of meats will be brought to your table enjoy a feast Brazilian style.
Very popular Spanish Tapas restaurant in Old Town. This is Swindon's hot spot for eating out so you may want to book a table.
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Los Gatos (Swindon)
1-3 Devizes RdVery popular Spanish Tapas restaurant in Old Town. This is Swindon's hot spot for eating out so you may want to book a table.
Only a few minutes away and also available for takeaways. This restaurant serves up some fantastic Greek flavours.
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Greek Olive
141 Faringdon RdOnly a few minutes away and also available for takeaways. This restaurant serves up some fantastic Greek flavours.
Great steaks, great food, great drinks. It's a beautiful restaurant with a very tasty menu. It is definitely one of the nicer places to eat.
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The Weighbridge Brewhouse
Penzance DriveGreat steaks, great food, great drinks. It's a beautiful restaurant with a very tasty menu. It is definitely one of the nicer places to eat.
I love this place, it's my personal favorite. It backs onto the canal with a small green space if you want somewhere outside to eat or have a drink. It also has a huge canal boat inside its restaurant. People usually bring their pets as its pet friendly.
Hall & Woodhouse, Wichelstowe
Peglars WayI love this place, it's my personal favorite. It backs onto the canal with a small green space if you want somewhere outside to eat or have a drink. It also has a huge canal boat inside its restaurant. People usually bring their pets as its pet friendly.
A large selection of drinks and great food. This is a top place to eat, it is a busy place but has a relaxed lounge area.
Kenzo72
72-74 Godwin CourtA large selection of drinks and great food. This is a top place to eat, it is a busy place but has a relaxed lounge area.
An authentic Caribbean restaurant just up the road in Old Town. It's been in Swindon for some time and is a favorite.
Moshan Island Grill/ Box Dinner
61 Devizes RdAn authentic Caribbean restaurant just up the road in Old Town. It's been in Swindon for some time and is a favorite.
A true indian experience, try Aby's out for a great ruby and its just around the corner.
Aby's Indian Experience
5 Faringdon RdA true indian experience, try Aby's out for a great ruby and its just around the corner.
Just seconds away, this place offers a great roast at competitive prices. Great veggie options for food and a relaxed vibe bar.
The Rolleston Arms
73 Commercial RdJust seconds away, this place offers a great roast at competitive prices. Great veggie options for food and a relaxed vibe bar.