Historic libraries · South East England
Swindon Central Library
In or near Wroughton.
Swindon Central Library — public library in Swindon.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Swindon · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Swindon Central Library is a place of interest in South-East England. Operated by Swindon Borough Council. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Swindon South parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Swindon, about 0.8 km away. Postcode area SN1.
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Official information
Swindon Central Library is a public library that offers a range of resources and services for the community. Visitors can access books, digital media, and various programs designed for all ages.
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
Swindon Central Library is located in South Swindon, South-East England, and operated by Swindon Borough Council. The library serves as a key resource within the areas designated as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds and North Wessex Downs.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5586, -1.7836
- District
- Swindon
- Parish
- South Swindon
- Postcode
- SN1 1QG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Swindon South
- Nearest railway station
- Swindon — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.swindon.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q28920237 (CC0)
- commons: Central library, Regent Circus (geograph 5409537).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swindon Central Library?
- Swindon Central Library is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN1 1QG), in the parish of South Swindon.
- What is Swindon Central Library?
- Swindon Central Library — public library in Swindon.
- How do I get to Swindon Central Library?
- The nearest railway station is Swindon, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN1 1QG.
- Who runs Swindon Central Library?
- Swindon Central Library is operated by Swindon Borough Council.
- Is Swindon Central Library a protected site?
- Yes — Swindon Central Library is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Swindon Central Library?
- The nearest railway station is Swindon, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN1 1QG.