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The Great Britain Guide

Other places · South East England

South Swindon

In or near Wroughton.

South Swindon — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Benchmark on Drove School at dusk - geograph.org.uk - 2115241

Roger Templeman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Swindon · 1.2 km

About

South Swindon is a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.

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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

South Swindon is a town located in South-East England. It is known for its blend of residential areas and local amenities, serving as a significant hub within the Swindon borough.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Background

History

Prior to 2017, the areas which now form part of South Swindon were part of Swindon's non-parished area. Following a Community Governance Review in 2017, four new parishes were created on 1 April, covering all of Swindon's non-parished area. The parish was formed from parts of the unparished area of Swindon and the parish of Chiseldon. The parish was created with the official name of Central Swindon South. Representatives of the new parish unsuccessfully petitioned Swindon Borough Council to change the name to South Swindon in November 2017. Despite refusal of this request, the parish chose to use "South Swindon Parish Council" as a trading name. Following a renewed request in October 2023,…

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Coordinates
51.5600, -1.7700
District
Swindon
Parish
South Swindon
Postcode
SN3 1AA
Parliamentary constituency
Swindon South
Nearest railway station
Swindon1.2 km
Official site
web.archive.org

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Shrivenham Road, Swindon - geograph.org.uk - 3738463📷 5

Public art & sculpture · South East England

Don Rogers (1969 League Cup Win)

Don Rogers (1969 League Cup Win) — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Burger King Drive-Thru, Queens Drive, Swindon - geograph.org.uk - 306716📷 5

Historic bridges · South East England

Canal Bridge, 300 Metres North East Of The County, Or Magic Roundabout

Canal Bridge, 300 Metres North East Of The County, Or Magic Roundabout — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Queens Park📷 5

Parks · South East England

Queens Park

Queens Park — public park in Swindon, England.

Free🐕👶southswindon-pc.gov.uk
Museum & Art Swindon📷 5

Galleries · South East England

Museum & Art Swindon

Museum & Art Swindon — art gallery and museum in England.

Free👶museumartswindon.com
^78 Drakes Way - geograph.org.uk - 4590813📷 5

Museums · South East England

Borough of Swindon

The Borough of Swindon is a unitary authority area with borough status in Wiltshire, England. Centred on Swindon, it is the most north-easterly district of South West England.

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^78 Drakes Way - geograph.org.uk - 4590813📷 5

Historic churches · South East England

St. Joseph's Catholic College

St. Joseph's Catholic College — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Free

Where to eat & stay near South Swindon

Places to stay

Old Town buildings (13) - geograph.org.uk - 6087712📷 7

Hotels · South East England

The Kings Arms

The Kings Arms — a hotel in england south east.

Former BR Head Quarters building - Swindon station - September 2018 - geograph.org.uk - 5899533📷 5

Hotels · South East England

The Great Western Hotel

The Great Western Hotel — a hotel in england south east.

the-great-western.wiltshirehotels.net
Landscaping, Marlborough Lane, Swindon - geograph.org.uk - 1726465📷 5

Hotels · South East England

Delta Hotels by Marriott

Delta Hotels by Marriott — a hotel in england south east. 4-star. Brand: Delta Hotels.

Radnor Street cemetery, Swindon - geograph.org.uk - 7232086📷 5

Hostels · South East England

Radnor Lodge

Radnor Lodge — a hostel in england south east.

Path beside Swindon's Link Centre - geograph.org.uk - 7568298📷 7

Hotels · South East England

Village Hotel

Village Hotel — a hotel in england south east.

village-hotels.co.uk
Footpath, Chilton Farm - geograph.org.uk - 2788429📷 5

Campsites · South East England

Chilton Farm County Guide Campsite

Chilton Farm County Guide Campsite — a campsite in england south east.

Freegirlguidingwiltshirenorth.org.uk

Places to eat & drink

Old Town buildings (5) - geograph.org.uk - 6087149📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

Pig On The Hill Public House

Pig On The Hill Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

Red brick building behind Ferndale Road - geograph.org.uk - 3378927📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

The Southbrook Inn

The Southbrook Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

The White Hart📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The White Hart

The White Hart — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

Free🐕whitehartwroughton.co.uk
Purton features (2) - geograph.org.uk - 6356816📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

The Maltster Public House

The Maltster Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

Parish church (3) - geograph.org.uk - 6161156📷 6

Restaurants · South East England

Kushbo Indian Restaurant

Kushbo Indian Restaurant — a restaurant in england west midlands. Cuisine: indian.

Highworth buildings (9) - geograph.org.uk - 6158040📷 5

Restaurants · South East England

Kebria Tandoori

Kebria Tandoori — a restaurant in england west midlands.

kebriatandoori.co.uk

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Royal Earlswood Park at the junction of Princes Road - geograph.org.uk - 4816261📷 5

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Royal Earlswood Hospital

Royal Earlswood Hospital — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.

The Open Market📷 5

Other places · South East England

The Open Market

The Open Market is a place of interest in the United Kingdom.

Freebrightonopenmarket.co.uk
Upper Gardner Street Saturday Market📷 5

Other places · South East England

Upper Gardner Street Saturday Market

Upper Gardner Street Saturday Market is a place of interest in the United Kingdom.

Frequently asked questions

Where is South Swindon?
South Swindon is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN3 1AA), in the parish of South Swindon.
What is South Swindon?
South Swindon — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to South Swindon?
The nearest railway station is Swindon, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN3 1AA.
Is South Swindon a protected site?
Yes — South Swindon is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to South Swindon?
The nearest railway station is Swindon, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN3 1AA.