What heritage can be: Swindon’s past, present and future
Unit 11, Carriage Works, London Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 5FB
An exhibition at the Carriage Works and a tour with conservation architects, Donald Insall Associates, will explore the past, present and future of Swindon’s historic environment.
Discover the process behind the conservation of the Carriage Works building and the Cricketers Arms, and gain insight into ongoing works to restore the local landmark, Swindon Health Hydro. Take a look behind the scenes of these projects, with drawings, interactive displays and meet Chris Bell, the conservation architect involved in all three projects.
With a tour, exhibition, and activities for the whole family, you’ll see how the heritage of these local spaces can inform an exciting future for Swindon.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 20 September:
- 1000-1900
Location & directions
Unit 11, Carriage Works, London Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 5FB
- Directions:
- At the junction of Emlyn Square, Bristol Street and London Street. The first entrance to the front of the carriage works building with a view down Emlyn square. What three words location: ///appear.parts.button
- Contact on day:
- Mirabelle Stobbs
- Telephone number:
- +447813721121
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Access to the space is via the pavement on London Street. Access from the pavement is level into the event, but the building is a Grade II-listed property and has brick paver flooring that is not a perfectly even surface.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 20
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
