Theatres · South East England
M.E.C.A. Swindon
In or near Wroughton.
M.E.C.A. Swindon — a cinema heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Swindon · 0.8 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
M.E.C.A. Swindon is a cinema heritage located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
The Museum of Computing in Swindon showcases the history and development of computing technology. Visitors can explore various exhibits that highlight the evolution of computers and their impact on society.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
M.E.C.A. Swindon is a theatre located in South-East England. It serves as a venue for various performances and events, contributing to the cultural landscape of the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.5588, -1.7811
- District
- Swindon
- Parish
- South Swindon
- Postcode
- SN1 1QG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Swindon South
- Phone
- 0845 700 0125
- Nearest railway station
- Swindon — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Saturday 9:30am to 5:00pm; last admission 4:15pm
- Official site
- www.museumofcomputing.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q41022577 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is M.E.C.A. Swindon?
- M.E.C.A. Swindon is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN1 1QG), in the parish of South Swindon.
- What is M.E.C.A. Swindon?
- M.E.C.A. Swindon — a cinema heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to M.E.C.A. Swindon?
- The nearest railway station is Swindon, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN1 1QG.
- Is M.E.C.A. Swindon a protected site?
- Yes — M.E.C.A. Swindon is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to M.E.C.A. Swindon?
- The nearest railway station is Swindon, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN1 1QG.