Canal Walk Town Centre – 1972.
Bringing us into modern Swindon and doing exactly as that famous Ronseal advert proclaims, Canal Walk in the heart of Swindon’s town centre, follows the route of where the Wilts & Berks canal once ran. It’s now a pedestrianised shopping area whose paving, if you stop and look, tells some of the history of this area’s backstory.
More for Less for Families. South Swindon Parish Council is making summer entertainment more affordable! They’re reducing ticket prices for children and families across its programme at the Town Gardens Bowl. It’s all part of the government’s Great British Summer Savings initiative.
Showcasing Swindon’s Cultural Offer.
The Swindon Culture Collective network today launched a bold new brand and website. The purpose being to raise the profile of Swindon’s vibrant cultural offer.
Words on Whitworth.
The next open studios at Mulberry Gardens, on Friday 26th June 2026 from 2-7pm, explores the way artists and writers use words for inspiration. The free entry includes various activities such as a writing workshop and an open mic from 6-7pm. Refreshments are available and art will be for sale.
Wiltshire Author Celebrates New Book hitting the shelves. Lis McDermott, author and writing mentor, has released Kian the last book in her first trilogy, The Beaconsbury Forest Series.Â
Art Meets Retail at Brunel Swindon as it plays host to new exhibition.
The Brunel Swindon is playing host to a major arts exhibition. And it’s all thanks to a new link-up with Swindon Arts Fringe Festival (SWAF).
Town Gardens Epic Comedy Adventure.
Join an unforgettable journey to Middle-Earth this weekend. The reason? A Parody of the Rings arrives at Town Gardens Bowl for one night only, this Friday, 19th June.
Dial M for Murder comes to the Wyvern Theatre next month.
It’s with great delight that Phil&Ben Productions announce that their new production of the classic thriller DIAL M FOR MURDER is coming to the Wyvern theatre. It’ll be there in July, as part of its 2026 national tour.
Wyvern 2026 Panto Stars Announced.
BBC Radio 2 presenter and TV personality Richie Anderson will headline this year’s spectacular family pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk at Swindon’s Wyvern Theatre. Joining him is Britain’s Got Talent finalist Jamie Leahey.
Music and Comedy this Weekend in Old Town. The Town Gardens Bowl will play host to a weekend of outstanding live entertainment. It’s bringing together quick-witted comedy and celebrated music in the beautiful surroundings of one of Swindon’s most popular outdoor venues.
Thespians Greece the Musical – no not THAT one – is running at the Wyvern Theatre in Swindon until Saturday the 6th June.
Podpadstudios at Mulberry Gardens throughout the year.
Friday 22nd May sees the first of Podpadstudios open days in 2026. The weather promises to be fantastic and there’ll be lots to see. This year, the popular creative studios and adjoining Mulberry Gardens will be open nine times. All culminating in the last two weekends of September for Swindon Open Studios. Who says that nothing is going on in Swindon?
