Swindon Heritage Preservation

30 Years of Preserving Our Past
Building Our Future

Who are we?

Since 1995, Swindon Heritage Preservation (formerly The Mechanics’ Institution Trust) has been working to conserve the precious stories and places that tell Swindon’s story.

We are Swindon’s only building preservation Trust, combining social impact and community benefit with building restoration, conservation and history. 

What's been happening?

What's coming up?

“Let’s Go Shopping” with John Stooke, is an illustrated history of those Swindon shops we have loved and lost, small businesses that made our Town Centre what it was.

‘Let’s Go Shopping’ by John Stooke

November 20th @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Victorian Christmas in the Railway Cottage Museum

November 29th @ 10:30 am - 1:00 pm

Festive Winter Wreath Workshop

December 6th @ 10:30 am - 3:00 pm

Support Us!

There are lots of different ways you can support us, which all help us reach our goal of bringing Swindon’s heritage back to life.

Get access to our community and heritage events as a Member, or sign up to join our growing team of Volunteers to support our ambitious plans for the future!

Volunteers stand outside of the Railway Village Cottage.

Membership

Becoming a Member gives you exclusive access to heritage and community events, all while supporting restoration projects.

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Donate

Help us make our current restoration projects and ambitious future plans a success with a one-time or recurring donation.

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Volunteer

Give your time to the Trust to help support and serve our local community with a range of events, activities, and intitiatives.

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Swindon Community Lottery

Join the Swindon Community Lottery for just £1 a ticket and support our cause! Draws every Saturday—sign up now for a chance to win while giving back.

Hire one of our spaces

Swindon Heritage Preservation looks after a number of heritage buildings located in Emlyn Square, the heart of Swindon’s historic Railway Village.

There is a range of unique and affordable rooms available which are perfect for meetings, training, workshops, events, lectures, children’s birthday parties, fitness classes and much more!