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Swindon is in Wiltshire, in southern England and has a good nightlife and plenty of things to do.
Understand
This city began its existence as a Saxon village, and derived its name from the Saxon words swine dun meaning pig hill. It grew when quarrying was begun nearby and canals increased trade, but it was the introduction of the railway in the mid 19th century that transformed Swindon from a village into a town.
In 1952 it was designated a "London overflow city" and the town became a sprawl. In the 60s several dodgy council estates and shopping precincts were added, which quickly dated and are now grimly run down. During the 90s a revamping of the shopping precinct was only half-successful and some areas still need regeneration.
Get in
Car
Driving along the M4, take junctions 15 or 16 into Swindon. There are Park and Ride buses now available. If you are going into the town centre, watch out for the magic roundabout. This is probably what Swindon is most famous for (says it all about the town). Five roads converge onto the roundabout: At each of these roads is a mini-roundabout which is connected to its neighbours. In the centre is the result of the 5 mini-roundabouts: A mega-roundabout that goes around anti-clockwise (ie the wrong way): A tad scary to travel through, but not as bad as Coventry's ring road.
Train
Several trains an hour arrive in Swindon from various directions because Swindon is on the main London Paddington to Bristol/Swansea line.
Get around
Foot
The town centre is small enough to walk through on foot.
Bus
Local buses seem to have been infected by the Cotswolds with regards to infrequency, but they do exist.
See
Swindon Museum, interesting displays on local history, geology and archaeology. Admission is free, Open: Mon-Sat:10am-5pm; Sun: 2pm-5pm.
Swindon Art Gallery, very important collection of 20th century British Art and includes work by Henry Moore and L.S. Lowry. Admission is free, Open: Mon-Sat: 10am-5pm; Sun: 2pm-5pm.
Steam: The Great Western Railway Museum, Kemble Drive, (By car, follow brown tourist signs for the Outlet Centre "Great Western Heritage Area" or "M for STEAM Museum"), 01793 466 646 [2]. 10am until 5pm. Adults £5.95, Concessions(+Students): £3.95
Museum of Computing @ Swindon, educational museum with excellent collections, guided tours and admission is free.
There also many private and public stately Homes and gardens to see in the area, such as Avebury Manor and Garden,
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Do
Swindon is a small town yet there are plenty of things to do such as shopping and visiting the town museum and art gallery.
McArthur Glen Designer Outlet, Europe's largest indoor designer outlet in the unique setting of restored Victorian buildings.
Cinema,
Cineworld, http://www.cineworld.co.uk, UGC Cinema, Films @ The Victoria Pub, http://www.thevicpub.com
Buy
The town centre has mainly well known high street shops brands.
Eat
There are plenty different types of places to choose from, including traditional English and Irish pubs, Chinese and Indian restaurants, and cafes and bars.
Drink
For really good pubs it is advised you head out of town into the countryside a bit, however three of the more popular pubs are:
Big Fish 20 Fleet Street. An independent, quirky pub with friendly staff - good food too.
The Glue Pot, 5 Emlyn Square (?), 01793 523935. Probably one of the better places to find good real ale in Swindon, although that's not saying much.
Grove Company Inn 22/23 Fleet Street (?). The ubiquitous Wetherspoons: Cheap beer, no atmosphere.
The Victoria Pub on Victoria Hill is excellent. Great food, a brilliant laugh free pub quiz on Wednesdays which involves snakes and ladders and cheating is encouraged! They are also a great music venue for all types of music encouraging unsigned bands. They also show films and have a great atmosphere.
Sleep
Many hotels and B&Bs to choose from, Express by Holiday Inn, Hilton Hotel, De Vere Hotel.
Get out
Head towards Cirencester, Bath or Bristol.
Retrieved from http://wikitravel.org/en/Swindon
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