Why go
- Town in Wiltshire, England.
- Served by Cotswold Airport (GBA).
History
Swindon is a town in Wiltshire, England. At the time of the 2021 census, the population of the built-up area was 224,942, making it the largest settlement in the county. Located at the northeastern edge of the South West England region, Swindon lies on the M4 corridor, 84 miles (135 km) to the west of London and 36 miles (57 km) to the east of Bristol. The Cotswolds lie just to the town's north and the North Wessex Downs lie just to the town's south. It is the centre of Swindon unitary authority.
Restaurants & places to go
Kebab, Burger, Chips, Chicken, Fast Food · Kebab/Burger fast food · 138 High Street, Swindon, SN4 7AY · oscargrillonline.com
Cafe · Features: step-free access · 38 High Street, Swindon, SN6 6AY · thecrickladeclub.co.uk
Fast Food · fast food · 16 High Street, Swindon, SN6 7AG
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-18:00; Su 10:00-18:00 Features: takeaway · Thamesdown Drive, Swindon, SN25 4BG · storelocator.asda.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 07:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 23-25 Canal Walk, Swindon, SN1 1LD · mcdonalds.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-03:00; Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 136 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3BU · papajohns.co.uk
Indian, Cafe · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-21:00 · 39A Havelock Street, Swindon, SN1 1SD · ambala.co.uk
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-18:00; Sa 06:00-17:00; Su 07:00-16:00 Features: takeaway · Bridgemead Close, Swindon, SN5 7YT · greggs.co.uk
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-23:00;Sa-Su 09:00-23:00 · Latham Road, Swindon, SN25 4DL · harvester.co.uk
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, step-free access · Welton Road, Swindon, SN5 7XP · kfc.co.uk
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-We,Fr 10:00-23:00, Th-Sa 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 7 Regent Street, Swindon, SN1 1JQ · locations.tacobell.co.uk
British, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 Features: step-free access · Elstree Way, Swindon, SN25 4YX · tobycarvery.co.uk
Chinese, Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00 · 30 Eastcott Road, Swindon, SN1 3LR · terryschinese.com
Breakfast, Lunch, Cafe, Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-17:00, Su 10:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating · 19D Regent Street, Swindon, SN1 1JQ · boswellsgroup.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:00-14:30,17:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 62 Fleet Street, Swindon, SN1 1RA · davinci-swindon.co.uk
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr 17:00-23:00; Sa 17:00-23:00; Su 13:00-20:00 · 141 Faringdon Road, Swindon, SN1 5DL · thegreekolive.co.uk
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-23:00 · Penzance Drive, Swindon, SN5 7JL · weighbridgebrewhouse.co.uk
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-23:00; Sa-Su 10:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · Middleleaze Drive, Swindon, SN5 5TZ · hickorys.co.uk
Tea, British, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-15:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options · 7 High Street, Swindon, SN4 9JX · thebeehivecafe.co.uk
Asian, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · Kemble Drive, Swindon, SN2 2DY · wagamama.com
Steak, Restaurant · Steak restaurant · Drove Road, Swindon, SN1 3AG · millerandcarter.co.uk
Goan, Indian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Su 14:00-22:00 · 65 Commercial Road, Swindon, SN1 5NX
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 17:00-22:00; Th-Sa 11:45-13:45,17:00-22:00; Su off Features: delivery · 78 High Street, Swindon, SN4 9JU · greatwesternfryer.uk
Turkish, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th, Sa 09:00-16:30; Su 09:30-16:00 · 41 Havelock Street, Swindon, SN1 1SD
Noodle, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · The Crossing, Swindon, SN1 1LF
Donut, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Kemble Drive, Swindon, SN2 2DY
Japanese, Korean, Sushi, Thai, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Swindon, SN25 4BG
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · Ocotal Way, Swindon, SN1 2EH
Brazilian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-10:00 · 96-97 Commercial Road, Swindon, SN1 5PL
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-14:30,17:30-23:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-14:30,17:30-23:30 · 75-76 Godwin Court, Swindon, SN1 4BS
Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 11:00-18:00 · 12 Havelock Square, Swindon, SN1 1LE
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Features: outdoor seating · 63 Devizes Road, Swindon, SN1 4BD · raysicecream.co.uk
Cake, Pastry, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 28 Eastcott Hill, Swindon, SN1 3JG · mamsgallery.co.uk
Nepalese, Restaurant · Nepalese restaurant · 52 Devizes Road, Swindon, SN1 4BG · momoking.co.uk
Restaurant · restaurant · Hyde Road, Swindon, SN2 7SE · dobbies.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Features: step-free access · Kemble Drive, Swindon, SN2 2DY
Caribbean, Restaurant · Caribbean restaurant · 40 Byron Street, Swindon, SN1 3DQ
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Bubble Tea cafe · Kemble Drive, Swindon, SN2 2DY
Spanish, Cafe · Spanish cafe · 11, Swindon, SN1 3BG
Romanian, Restaurant · Romanian restaurant · 75 Bridge Street, Swindon, SN1 1BT
Pasta, Fast Food · Pasta fast food · Kemble Drive, Swindon, SN2 2DY
African, Restaurant · African restaurant · 131 Ferndale Road, Swindon, SN2 1BX
Pasty, Fast Food · Pasty fast food
Juice, Fast Food · Juice fast food · Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3BH
Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-00:00 · 35 Bridge Street, Swindon, SN1 1BP · supremeswindon.co.uk
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Airports
Cotswold Airport (GBA) 14 mi to the centre
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, ENG, GB — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Upavon Aerodrome (UPV) 19 mi to the centre
Pewsey, Wiltshire, ENG, GB — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Oaksey Park Airfield 11 mi to the centre
Malmesbury, Wiltshire, ENG, GB
Lotmead Farm Airstrip 2.9 mi to the centre
Wanborough (Wilts), ENG, GB
Draycot Farm Aerodrome 5.1 mi to the centre
Swindon, Wiltshire, ENG, GB
Where to stay
Markham Road, Markham Rd, Wroughton, Swindon SN4 9JT, United Kingdom · thefoxwroughton.com
Oxford Rd, Swindon SN3 4JD, United Kingdom · whitehartstratton.co.uk
Great Western Way, Swindon SN5 8UY, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
The Avenue, Stanton Fitzwarren, Swindon SN6 7SD, United Kingdom · stantonhousehotel.co.uk
71-73 Ermin St, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon SN3 4NL, United Kingdom · thecrownatstratton.co.uk
Frankland Rd, Swindon SN5 8UD, United Kingdom · ihg.com
Hay Ln, Swindon SN5 3PA, United Kingdom · lydiardpark.org.uk
Shaw Ridge Leisure Park, Whitehill Way, Swindon SN5 7DW, United Kingdom · village-hotels.co.uk
1 High St, Swindon SN1 3EG, United Kingdom · greatlocalpubs.co.uk
Fleming Way, Swindon SN1 2NG, United Kingdom · leonardo-hotels.com
Marlborough Rd, Coate, Swindon SN3 6AA, United Kingdom · suninn-swindon.co.uk
Indoor
73 Station Rd, Swindon SN1 1DH, United Kingdom · simplyswindon.com
20 Wood St, Old Town, Swindon SN1 4AB, United Kingdom · thekingsswindon.com
73 Swindon Rd, Swindon SN3 4PU, United Kingdom · antioniostravelexperience.com
Broad Bush, Broad Blunsdon, Swindon SN26 8DJ, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
Princes Way, Princes St, Swindon SN1 2SF, United Kingdom · travelodge.co.uk
1 Henry St, Swindon SN1 5BX, United Kingdom · all.accor.com
G6WG+3H, Pipers Way, Swindon SN3 1SH, United Kingdom · marriott.com
Lydiard Fields, Great Western Way, Swindon SN5 8UZ, United Kingdom · hilton.com
36 Victoria Rd, Swindon SN1 3AS, United Kingdom · simplyswindon.com
32 Highworth Rd, Swindon SN3 4QL, United Kingdom
Indoor
Indoor
14 Lorne St, Swindon SN1 5DP, United Kingdom
1, Paramount, Beckhampton St, Swindon SN1 2JG, United Kingdom
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Cotswold Airport (GBA); 16 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Swindon, UK. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach