Viewpoints · South East England
Swindon Lagoons
In or near Lydiard Millicent.
Swindon Lagoons is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
Wayland Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Taw Valley Halt · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Swindon Lagoons is a named viewpoint in South-East England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Swindon South parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Taw Valley Halt, about 2.3 km away. Postcode area SN5.
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Official information
Swindon Lagoons is a nature reserve in Wiltshire that showcases the recovery of wildlife in an area previously used for sewage treatment. Visitors can explore the lagoons, reed beds, and grasslands during guided tours and open days, where they can observe various bird species and other wildlife.
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 Lagoons is a viewpoint located in West Swindon, South-East England, postcode SN5. It is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) within both the Cotswolds and North Wessex Downs.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5720, -1.8231
- District
- Swindon
- Parish
- West Swindon
- Postcode
- SN5 7ET
- Parliamentary constituency
- Swindon South
- Phone
- 01380 725670
- Nearest railway station
- Taw Valley Halt — 2.3 km
- Official site
- www.wiltshirewildlife.org
Sources
- osm: n2416547135 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swindon Lagoons?
- Swindon Lagoons is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN5 7ET), in the parish of West Swindon.
- What is Swindon Lagoons?
- Swindon Lagoons is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Swindon Lagoons?
- The nearest railway station is Taw Valley Halt, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN5 7ET.
- Is Swindon Lagoons a protected site?
- Yes — Swindon Lagoons is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Swindon Lagoons free to visit?
- Yes, Swindon Lagoons is free to enter.
- How do I get to Swindon Lagoons?
- The nearest railway station is Taw Valley Halt, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN5 7ET.