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.

Editor's Picks






Forthcoming events in Swindon

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APR
Funhouse Comedy Club - New Comedy Night
Cricklade House Hotel

.Funhouse Comedy Club which already runs successful nights at numerous venues across the country is excited to announce the launch of a brand new comedy night at Cricklade Hotel and Spa on Friday April 17th.Funhouse clubs are renowned for having exceptionally friendly…

TEL: 07968 871568
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APR
Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners
Swindon Wyvern theatre

Performed by a phenomenal cast of Irish musicians the show is packed full of classics like Whiskey in the Jar The Irish Rover and Rocky Road to Dublin ‐ guaranteed to get your toes tapping as they bring the joy of this…

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Fawlty Towers Weekend 25/04/2026
Inn Swindon by IHG

You will arrive Saturday lunch time where you will be greeted by Basil Sybil and Manuel who will check you into your rooms.Afternoon Tea will be served at 4.00pm with the help of the Fawlty Towers Team. At 8.00pm the Fawlty Towers…

TEL: 08007 720561
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MAY
Phantoms of the Popera - Swindon
Wyvern Theatre,

.Following the overwhelming sell‐out success of their Phantoms of the Popera tour in 2025 the UKs No1 vocal harmony quartet and original X Factor stars G4 return in 2026 to unleash their unique trademark sound on the greatest showstoppers that musical theatre…

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JUN
Burn the Floor: Supernova
Wyvern Theatre

Following his show‐stopping partnerships on Strictly Come Dancing Nikita Kuzmin will take centre stage in the high‐octane new dance spectacular Burn the Floor: Supernova touring the UK next Summer. Created by world‐renowned choreographer and BAFTA award‐recipient Jason Gilkison this show promises to…

TEL: 03433 100040
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OCT
Swindon Bead Fair - Saturday 3rd October 2026.
Purton Village Hall

.The latest semi precious beads and pearls for making great jewellery by MrBead seed beads and findings by Southampton Bead Shop and other traders. Everything to make great jewellery plus some original ready‐made jewellery. Free Entry and Refreshments Just 8‐minutes from M4…

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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.