Swindon

Swindon is a large town located in the South West of England, in the county of Wiltshire. Swindon lies on the M4 Corridor between Bristol and London. The town is easily accessible from either junction 15 or 16 of the M4 motorway, or by rail using Swindon station. With a population of 155,432, Swindon is often cited as a “boom town” and new housing continues to be built. it is one of the fastest growing towns in Europe and has a very low unemployment rate. it is in the borough of Swindon, which has been a unitary authority since 1998.

A resident of Swindon is known as a Swindonian.

Swindon’s motto is ‘Salubritas et industria’ (Health and industry).

There is something for everyone in Swindon. The fascinating history of the Great Western Railway has been brought alive at STEAM - Museum of the Great Western railway and the refurbished buildings of the historic railways are also home to Europe’s largest covered designer outlet centre and the National Monuments Record Centre which houses the archive of England’s Heritage.

Swindon is a shoppers delight, but not only is Swindon a thriving commercial centre; within its boundaries there are delightful villages, Victorian parks, historic market towns, and beautiful countryside.

When it comes to entertainment Swindon’s got the lot - theatre, arts, festivals, fabulous restaurants, fashionable bars, and premier nightclubs.

Travel just a short distance from Swindon and discover some of the most breathtaking scenery to be found in England - prehistoric sites, historic houses, and areas of outstanding natural beauty.