Swindon's Railway Village
16 Emlyn Square, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 5BN
Celebrate Heritage Open Days 2025 in Swindon’s historic Railway Village on Saturday 13th September! Enjoy a packed day of FREE activities from 10 AM to 4 PM that showcase the area’s rich past, vibrant present, and promising future—brought to life through heritage buildings and passionate volunteers.
The Cricketers’ Arms: Visit the Grade II listed building (14 Emlyn Square) undergoing restoration. Learn about its history as a pub and the restoration project currently underway.
The Bakers’ Café: Former bakery turned community café (16 Emlyn Square) offering cake and refreshments for donations. We will also be opening our Archive Room within The Bakers’ where you will be able to view some highlights of our unique archive collection.
Railway Village Museum: Join us to step back in time at the cottage to discover Victorian traditions. Witness the sights, sounds and smells of local community life through our living Museum (34 Faringdon Road).
Guided Heritage Walks: Departing from The Bakers’ at 11 AM, 1 PM & 3 PM, explore local landmarks like GWR Park and the Health Hydro. Pre-booking preferred.
Central Community Centre: Enjoy children's activities, a tombola, and artwork reflecting the Village’s past at this former armoury-turned-hospital (Emlyn Square).
Step back in time and connect with Swindon's living heritage!
Find out more here: www.mechanics-trust.org.uk/all-events/heritage-open-days-2025/
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- 10:00 to 16:00 & Guided Heritage Walks Starting at: 11:00, 13:00 & 15:00
Location & directions
16 Emlyn Square, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 5BN
- Directions:
- All our buildings are within Swindon's Railway Village and are in walking distance of each other. Addresses: The Cricketers', 14 Emlyn Square, Swindon, SN1 5BN | The Bakers', 16 Emlyn Square, Swindon, SN1 5BN | The Railway Village Museum, 34 Faringdon Rd, Swindon SN1 5BJ | Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square, Swindon, SN1 5BG |
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- Pre-booking for the Railway Village Guided Heritage Walks is preferred. Please book using the link below! Pre-booking is not required for any other activity, and will all be open from 10:00 to 16:00.
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://mechanics-trust.org.uk/all-events/heritage-open-days-2025/
Accessibility details
Accessible access varies across our buildings. The Cricketers' & The Railway Village Museum have partial wheelchair access to the ground floor only. The Bakers' and Central Community Centre both have full wheelchair access. If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility please contact us before the event via email: [email protected] Fully accessible toilets are available at The Bakers’, Central Community Centre & The Cricketers’. There are no toilets available at the Museum.
