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Step Back in Time: Meet Mrs Smith in Her Victorian Cottage!

34 Faringdon Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 5BJ

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking preferred

Bring the whole family to the Railway Village Museum for an interactive tour with Mrs Smith, a busy housewife from 1901!

Families will love this hands-on FREE experience as it brings Swindon history to life in a way that everyone can enjoy. Kids and adults alike get to step inside a real Victorian cottage, meet Mrs Smith, and see what life was like over 100 years ago. With chances to join in, like helping with the washing, it’s a great way to learn about Swindon's past.

Actress and history aficionado Louise Jordan brings history to life as she invites everyone into her cosy Victorian cottage.

Performances are on both Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st September 2025 at 12:30 PM, 2 PM and 3 PM.

Location: The Railway Village Museum, 34 Faringdon Rd, Swindon SN1 5BJ

Timings & Tours

Saturday 20 September:
1230, 1400, & 1500
Sunday 21 September:
1230, 1400, & 1500

Location & directions

34 Faringdon Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 5BJ

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking preferred
Booking conditions:
Please book ahead using the link below. Any questions please email with the email below.
Booking email:
[email protected]
Booking website:
https://mechanics-trust.org.uk/all-events/step-back-in-time-meet-mrs-smith-in-her-victorian-cottage/

Accessibility details

Wheelchair ramps are available, with only the ground floor of the Museum being accessible for wheelchairs. However due to tight corridors and narrow doorways some wheelchairs may not be able to enter the corridor. This is also why we ask that pushchairs are not brought inside. The stairs are steep so please take extra care. If you have any questions or concerns please contact us before the event via email: [email protected]

Additional information

There are no toilets available at The Railway Village Museum.

Max no of people per tour:
12

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