What's on inSwindon


Welcome to Swindon

Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Swindon - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.

Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Swindon to suit all the family, whatever the weather.

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Forthcoming events in Swindon

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MAY
Steampunk Orchestra - Swindon Arts Centre
Swindon Arts Centre

Step into a world where classical elegance meets the energy of rock indie and pop. This is an experience that blends musical genres and eras with a unique steampunk flair. Get ready to be transported into a realm of gears gadgets and…

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Taste Of The Caribbean Food and Drink Festival
GWR Park

.The UKs biggest food festival dedicated to Caribbean food returns bigger and better for another amazing family day of food drink cooking demonstrations shopping and music.FREE ENTRY FOR UNDER 14sThis will be an unforgettable outdoor experience where you can purchase delicious cuisines…

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Tourist Attractions


West Midlands Safari Park

Voted the best attraction in the Midlands by both children and parents, come to West Midlands Safari Park to drive through safari, experience white‐knuckle rides, walk through lemurs, meerkats and the discovery trail.West Midlands Safari Park is home to over 165 species of exotic animals, many of which…

Moseley Old Hall

Find out about the dramatic story of King Charles II hiding from Cromwells troops at Moseley Old Hall after he fled the Battle of Worcester in 1651.See the bed on which the King slept and the priest hole in which he hid, and hear fascinating stories about what…

Dudley Zoological Gardens

Dudley Zoological Gardens has long been home to some of the world's biggest, rarest and most exotic animals. Among the many endangered species Dudley Zoological Gardens is helping to salve are Asiatic Lions, Sumatran tigers, lemurs, penguins, chimps and orangutans. From lions and tigers to snakes…

Black Country Living Museum

Discover a fascinating world when you visit Britain's friendliest open‐air museum. The Museum occupies a 26 acre urban heritage park in the shadow of Dudley Castle in the centre of the Black Country conurbation of two million people. Historic buildings from all around the Black Country…

Dudmaston

The house with its intimate family rooms contains fine furniture and Dutch flower paintings, as well as one of Britain's most important public collections of contemporary art in a country house setting. The delightful gardens are a mass of colour in spring and visitors can enjoy walks…

Wightwick Manor

Wightwick Manor is one of only a few surviving examples of a house built and furnished under the influence of the Arts & Crafts Movement. The many original William Morris wallpapers and fabrics, Pre‐Raphaelite paintings, Kempe glass and de Morgan ware help conjure up the spirit of the…

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Want to see what other attractions to visit when in Swindon? See our list of attractions in Swindon, including theme parks, castles, historic houses, zoos and many more family days out.