Find things to do in Swindon with pictures, reviews, nearby hotels and restaurants. See popular Swindon attractions indicated on a detailed map.
-
Situated, but well concealed, within the grounds of Bowood House is the adventure playground, a must for all those visiting with young families. The attraction has been established for nearly 25 years and is built from timber g... more
-
Bowood is a perfectly proportioned Georgian building, however, there used to be the Big House and the Little House, which in 1770 were joined together by an enormous drawing room. By the end of WWII, the Big House had become so... more
-
Starting with over 2000 acres of grounds landscaped by Capability Brown in the 1760s, these gardens include a fine serpentine lake graced with a Doric Temple to which a highly picturesque rocky valley was added toward the end o... more
-
Possibly the greatest glory of the Bowood Garden are the Rhododendron Walks, begun in the mid 19th century and added to by successive generations. Now covering over 60 acres, with some 2 miles of paths, the spectacle of the eno... more
-
For seven generations, men and women built locomotives in the Swindon Works, and the Great Western Railway's historical museum STEAM is located in a wonderfully restored building at the heart of this centerpiece of local indust... more
Swindon Travel Experiences
-
Stonehenge
Rick made the comment one day that he wanted to see Stonehenge. Elizabeth, Jen and I all agreed that visiting Stonehenge would be a fun... Continue reading »
-
How'd they do that
Because I was studying abroad there was some short excursions that were offered to the Americans. I had to get up so early in the morning... Continue reading »
-
Stonehenge, England
I have always been fascinated with the Stonehenge monuments even before we ever thought of travelling to England. I've always wonde... Continue reading »
-
Stonehenge
Today I was determined to head out Stonehenge. I've been talking too long about it. So anyway, I headed out from the apartmen... Continue reading »
-
Like a Rolling Stone [henge]
I had been to the UK several times, but never made the trip down to Amesbury. Mom pointed the car west away from the city heat and... Continue reading »
Where have you been lately?
Share your travels with friends & family
- Free Travel Blog
- Stunning maps
- Share experiences
- Automatic emails
- Unlimited photos
- Unlimited entries
