Swindon
Properties and events in Swindon
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Church tours with display of village memorabilia. Refreshments available.
Visit St Peter ad Vincula, Broad Hinton, take a tour of the church and enjoy refreshments in our Grade 1 listed church. View local village historical memorabilia. Sadly, a structural issue in the tower roof means we are unable to open the tower.
Crofton Beam Engines - Everyday Histories of Crofton Families
Crofton Beam Engines, a site built when steam was king! A unique Grade I listed canal-side Georgian steam pumping station, housing an original 1812 Boulton & Watt and an 1846 Harvey of Hayle Cornish Beam Engine. This is a non-steaming event.
Everyday Women
Join us for this Local Studies talk where we will be discussing what everyday life was like for women in Swindon in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Health Hydro Tours & Free Trials
As part of the Heritage Open Days 2026 event, Health Hydro will be offering free guided tours of the Grade II* Victorian facility, along with free trials of the gym and/or swimming pool.
Heelis open day
Heelis, the central office for the National Trust, is an award winning, sustainable office building with ingenious features. A must see for anyone with an interest in modern architecture or just to see what’s behind the glass doors.
Historic Quaker Meeting House
The main place of interest is the meeting room itself which was built in 1904. We will have a display about its history, some personal memories and its many uses. Come and experience its peaceful atmosphere.
History of Walcot and Parks
An exhibition that will cover everyday life of residents through the years but also include the major changes in the area through time.
Local Studies Collection Tour
Join us for a tour of Swindon’s Local Studies collection.
Meet the Smiths at The Railway Village Museum
Meet the Smiths: Life in the Railway Village (1901) Step into 1901 with this interactive performance at the Railway Village Museum! Meet the Smith family and their lodger as they bring history to life. Perfect for all ages!
Penhill History Day
Join us on Saturday 19th September for Penhill History Day, a celebration of the people, places, stories and memories that have shaped our community. Run by Penhill's Pride in Place programme and local residents
St Andrew's North Swindon - Everyday Histories
We invite you to an event exploring the everyday histories of St Andrew's church and the local community. This year, discover the lives of the families who worshipped here in the "Roaring '20s".
St Mary's Church - Ride and stride open day
Visit us on Saturday 12th September with a variety of activities available.
St Marys Lydiard Tregoze, Swindon
Set within historic Lydiard Park on the outskirts of Swindon, St Marys Church has been called one of the most important small parish churches in Great Britain, renowned through the centuries for its extraordinary monuments & wall paintings.
Stanton Drew Stone Circle and Cove Guided Tours
As part of 2026 Heritage Open Days, English Heritage are hosting guided tours of Stanton Drew Stone Circles and Cove.
Stratton St Margaret Local History Event
A guided tour around the Grade One listed St Margaret’s Church and a guided walk around the Lower Stratton Conservation Area.
Swindon's Railway Village
Emlyn Square is at the heart of Swindon's historic Railway Village. Explore the Central Community Centre, The Bakers, The Cricketers and The Railway Village Museum - All offering exhibitions, tours, special performances and much more!
Swindon’s Canal: past, present and future
In this guided tour we will walk along the lost canal route through Swindon's town centre and continue along a watered section at Kingshill, ending at the "Dragonfly" canal boat landing stage at Wichelstowe.
Working Lives
Compare and contrast the working lives of ordinary, rural Swindonians in the 1800s with residents of our modern-day town.
Working Lives in Bloom - A flower festival and open day
Flower festival and heritage open day - Saturday 19th September - 1-4pm. Come and learn about the histories of local organisations through flowers and tours of our beautiful church and grounds.