Swindon

Swindon is surrounded by Millions of trees of the Great Western Community Forest including designated nature and wildlife walks. Picturesque Villages, Miles of Countryside, and Sweeping Woodlands make Swindon a must see for anyone who appreciates real beauty.

Swindon is surrounded by picturesque villages and scenery. The historic village of Chiseldon has a church dating back to 1200AD and the thatched roofed cottages and millpond to the east of Swindon give an idyllic setting at Bishopstone.
10 miles from Swindon is Avebury henge monument, and to the north of Swindon is an area of National Beauty renowned for its rolling hills and hidden valleys, the Cotswolds.

The Cotswold Water Park is located between Swindon and the Cotswolds, a 132 lake complex with Canoeing, fishing, boating, sailing and bird watching on offer.
The National Dance Agency of Swindon Dance is recognised as a centre of excellence. Regular performances and special projects take place throughout the year from dance companies.

Offering a large choice of entertainment is The Wyvern Theatre with classical music, drama, comedy and bands from the UK and abroad. The Arts Centre is has all types of music, film, comedy, and professional and amateur theatre.

The Swindon Summer Festival makes the streets of Swindon town centre alive with dazzling performances in July as part of the Swindon Summer Festival's Big Weekend.
After dark over the summer months The Bowl is the perfect venue in which to eat drink and enjoy the best of live music.