Shopping

Swindon Designer Outlet

Housed in the beautifully restored Grade II listed buildings of the Great Western railway works, the Designer Outlet shopping destination houses 90 stores offering savings of up to 60% on premium, designer and luxury brands. Open daily at least from 10am to 6pm. Free entry.

Brunel Shopping Centre

The heart of Swindon Shopping and the only covered shopping centre in the Town Centre. The Brunel has more than 100 shops, restaurants and cafés. Big names such as M&S, Sainsbury's and Boots sit alongside passionate independent retailers. Open daily, no admission charge.

Food

Swindon offers a huge choice of places to eat and drink; we have listed just a few which are within a five-minute walk from the station.

Costa Coffee

The Great Western

Octagon Cafe

JRC Global Buffet

Sir Daniel Arms, Wetherspoons

Museums and History

Steam

This railway museum is housed in a beautifully restored Grade II building and tells the story of the people who built, operated and travelled on the Great Western Railway. The vision and engineering genius of Isambard Kingdom Brunel led to the network being regarded as the most advan­ced in the world. Open daily from 10am to 5pm. Admission charge.

Heelis

Heelis is the headquarters of the National Trust, in Swindon, Wiltshire. Heelis was the married name of Beatrix Potter, one of the key figures in the early history of the National Trust. It was built in 2005 is considered one of the greenest office buildings in England. Gift shop and cafe open until 4:30pm (4pm on Sundays). Admission is free.

Swindon Railway Village

In 1841 the Great Western Railway Company began construction work on one of the largest industrial complexes in the world. Shortly after the establishment of the works, a planned village to accommodate the GWR's early work force was built. The terraced stone houses of this railway village, most of which still stand today, are an excellent early example of a "model village" development for an industrial work-force. You are free to walk around the village, but please remember these are private homes.

Museum of Computing

This family-friendly museum welcomes people of all ages. You will find many hands-on exhibits to experience computers as they were in the past. Fridays 10am to 4pm and Saturdays 9:30am to 5pm. Admission charge.

Leisure

Oasis Leisure Centre

The Oasis Leisure Centre offers gym, large leisure swimming pool with wave machine and flumes & indoor sports. The swimming pool and "Domebuster" flumes are open 4 to 7pm. during the week and from 10am. at the weekend and during school holidays. Admission charge.

County Ground

The County Ground is the home of Swindon Town football club, also known as "The Robins". Open on match days. Admission charge.

Health Hydro

The Health Hydro is housed within a Victorian building in the centre of Swindon. It boasts a 33m 4-lane swimming pool, a gym, Turkish Baths and a Natural Health Clinic. Usually open during the day, with no booking required. But check online for your specfic day. Admission charge.

Entertainment

The Wyvern Theatre

The Wyvern Theatre in Swindon, Wiltshire, is named after the mythical wyvern which was once the emblem of the kings of Wessex. It was opened in 1971 and refurbished 2006 to 2007. The auditorium has 635 seats, all designed to be within 70 feet from the stage. Check for program and prices.

Information

Swindon Central Library and Tourist Information

Open 9:30am-7pm, Monday-Friday, 9:30am-4pm Saturdays; 11am-3pm Sundays. Tourist information staff are availaible until 5pm Monday to Thursday and until 4pm on Saturdays.

By bus from Fleming Way

Coate Water, miniature railway and Richard Jefferies Museum

Link Centre Ice Rink and Leisure Centre with 10-pin bowling

Swindon and Cricklade Railway

Returning home

Trains from Swindon station

This link will take you to the live data feed for departures from Swindon Station.

Transwilts Timetable

Current timetable - TransWilts line