Museums · South East England
Swindon
In or near Wroughton.
Swindon — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Swindon · 0.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Swindon is a museum 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
Swindon is a museum located in South-East England. It showcases the industrial heritage and history of the town, reflecting its significance in the railway and engineering sectors. The museum features various exhibits and collections that highlight the area's development over time.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5600, -1.7800
- District
- Swindon
- Parish
- South Swindon
- Postcode
- SN1 1QN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Swindon South
- Nearest railway station
- Swindon — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Swindon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swindon?
- Swindon is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN1 1QN), in the parish of South Swindon.
- What is Swindon?
- Swindon — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Swindon?
- The nearest railway station is Swindon, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN1 1QN.
- Is Swindon a protected site?
- Yes — Swindon is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Swindon?
- The nearest railway station is Swindon, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN1 1QN.