Swindonian Blog Posts
Swindon news, views, history and culture
10. Radnor Street Old Town
Radnor Street Old Town: 1877. In the main, I’ve included Radnor Street within these Swindon in 25 Streets pages because of the presence upon it, of the iconic Radnor Street cemetery – it being a special and much-loved Swindon site. But more on that later.
SSPC Join Festival Fringe
SSPC Join Festival Fringe. With great delight, South Swindon Parish Council announces a programme of events in the iconic Town Gardens that will join the exciting fringe line-up at this year’s Old Town Festival.
9. Victoria Road Swindon
Victoria Road Swindon. As with so much else in the 19th century, this link between the old and new Swindons takes its name from HRH Queen Victoria.
Garden designer sows seeds
Garden designer sows seeds for blooming marvellous competition. TV presenter and award-winning garden designer, Kate Durr, is lending a hand to this year’s Malmesbury in Bloom competition.
Barnum the Circus Musical Spectacular
Barnum the Circus Musical at the Wyvern Theatre from Wednesday the 6th May to Sunday the 10th May.
SWINDON HUB PARTNERS WITH PROSPECT
SWINDON HUB PARTNERS WITH PROSPECT HOSPICE TO SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITY. A Swindon community space has partnered with Prospect Hospice to provide fresh food for visitors. And, at the same time, supporting vital local care services.
RPA Win Gold at SME Awards
RPA Win Gold at SME Awards. Revolution Performing Arts, a Swindon-based performing arts company wins gold in the best family business category at the Best SME Awards 2026.
Founded in 2007 by Fi Da Silva-Adams, the business has grown into a well-established creative community. It offers performing arts classes, holiday clubs and performance opportunities for children and young people.
Independent Comic Shop is 15
Independent Comic Shop is 15. Swindon’s only independent comic book store is about to mark a milestone. Its 15th anniversary.
The Incredible Comic Shop started life in June 2011 in the town’s covered market. Then, ten years ago, it relocated to Swindon’s Brunel Centre.
CRYSTAL EVENT ANNOUNCES EXPANSION
CRYSTAL EVENT ANNOUNCES EXPANSION into Swindon. WILTSHIRE-BASED entrepreneur Louise Muir-Sage, founder of spiritual emporium Something Kind of Woo in Royal Wootton Bassett, has announced the expansion of her popular monthly ‘Coffee & Crystals’ event.
Swindon’s No BS Media Summit
Swindon’s No BS Media Summit reveals the line-up. The speaker lineup is being finalised for this year’s No BS Media Summit. This is an intensive two-day event designed to bridge the gap between ambitious business owners and the national press.
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
We Are Swindon
