Swindonian Blog Posts
Swindon news, views, history and culture
Swindon in 50 More Buildings
Swindon in 50 More Buildings. It is at last launched! I held the launch at Fika Coffee and Wine on Havelock Square. We had a full house and a fun time. But I’m been ill pretty much since then thus I’ve not got round to posting anything about it until now.
5 Swindon Things to Visit
5 Swindon Things to Do. #Obvs there’s much, much more than 5 things to do in Swindon. But in the interests of brevity I’ll limit this post to 5 historical and cultural things to do in Swindon.
Christmas in July?
Christmas in July? Your spiritual need to know this summer. WILTSHIRE- based crystal and healing specialist, Something Kind of Woo, prepares for Christmas in July.Â
Let’s Create Art Club Shortlisted
Let’s Create Art Club Shortlisted for prestigious award. SWINDON-BASED Let’s Create Art Club has made the shortlist for the UK’s first awards dedicated to class-based businesses.
The art club is named a finalist in the ‘High Performing Business of the Year’ category at The Class Business Awards, run by The Children’s Activity Business Club. The awards highlight the UK’s thriving class business sector.
Summer of Family Fun Awaits
Summer of Family Fun Awaits at the Town Gardens Bowl.
South Swindon parish council (SSPC) invites families to make the most of the summer holidays. They’ve got an exciting programme of live entertainment at the Town Gardens Bowl.
Rare Book Returns to Wiltshire
Rare Book Returns to Wiltshire. A rare first edition of Bleak House by Charles Dickens is returning to its historic Wiltshire home. Its owner, Victoria Miles from Vancouver, Canada, decided the treasured book should return to Chiseldon. It’s returned to the home of its first owners, the Calley family of Burderop Park.
Signal 2026 Programme Announced
Signal 2016 Programme Announced engaging more young people in more places than ever beforeengaging more young people in more places than ever before.
Threads Festival Returns to Brunel
Threads Festival Returns to Brunel. Swindon town centre visitors are being kept in stitches this July as the popular Threads Textile Festival has taken over a retail unit at The Brunel centre in Swindon town centre.
SALOS Dons Kinky Boots
SALOS Dons Kinky Boots. With great delight, SALOS announce that rehearsals are underway for their next production. They’re bringing the uplifting, feel-good musical Kinky Boots to the Wyvern stage this autumn.Â
Thousands Explore Science Museum Collections
Thousands explore science museum collections as new tour dates go on sale.
The Science and Innovation Park in Wroughton, Wiltshire, is home to more than 300,000 objects from the Science Museum Group Collection.Â
16. Fleming Way Swindon Centre
Fleming Way Swindon Centre 1962-1965.
Running through the centre of Swindon, Fleming Way takes its name from one of Swindon’s greatest footballers: Harold John Fleming (1887-1955). Following the route of the then Wilts and Berks canal it begins at the junction with Milford Street and runs along to the Magic Roundabout and County Road. That marvelllous, Magimix of a traffic system sits in front of the County Ground football stadium where of course Harold’s feet performed footballing feats.
Care Show Gets New Venue
Care Show Gets New Venue.
After their successful relaunch in early 2026, The Care Show (Swindon) returns this autumn for their second event of the year.
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
We Are Swindon
