Swindon's Heritage

This guide is sponsored by Longleat Safari Park

Take a trip through the history of Swindon with our Total Guide to Swindon's Heritage. This town is steeped in history, from the GWR Railway Works to the fascinating Old Town, there's plenty to explore here.

Swindon may be many things, but boring certainly isn’t one of them; brimming with hertiage and culture Swindon is one of the most dynamic and prosperous settlements in the South West.

From a sleepy market town during the 1800s to one of Europe’s fastest developing destinations during the 90s. Take a journey through our guide to find out how Swindon became the town it is today.

STEAM

Lydiard Park

GWR

Historic Buildings

Places of Interest

Influential People

Historic Events

Museums

Old Town