Philip Garrahan will contrast Swindon’s reputation for railway engineering with its important social history. It was once a complete company town. When the outside observer could be forgiven for thinking the GWR and Swindon were the same. The new town was built on a greenfield […]
Saturday 17th May | 10am–1pmCentral Community Centre, Emlyn Square, Swindon, SN1 5BG Come along to the heart of Swindon’s Railway Village for a fun-filled morning of bargain hunting and community […]
The Modern Calligraphy Co: Beginners Pointed Nib Workshop This event is hosted by The Modern Calligraphy Co. Time & Location 31 May 2025, 10:00 – 12:30 The Bakers, 16 Emlyn […]
'Collett Revisited' New insights into the glorious career, extraordinary life and enduring legacy of the Great Western Railway engineer. An illustrated talk by Graham Carter and Michael Roberts Cost Swindon […]
This external event is hosted by Swindon Borough Council. Improving our housing services Tenant events We are inviting tenants to a series of tenant engagement events in June 2025. You will be able to hear more about the improvements we are making to our housing services, ask questions and tell us what matters most to you. […]
This external event is organised by Artsite People Places Partnership. Swindon Arts Fringe Festival Swindon Arts Fringe Festival (SWAF) returns to Swindon Town Centre for a second year and hopes to be even more successful as last year. The Fringe Festival focuses on inclusivity for curators and artists: giving opportunities for artists to find their […]
This external event is run by Poetry Swindon, in association with Swindon Arts Fringe and Swindon Open Studios. Write About Art! - Writing Competition £50 PRIZE VOUCHER Our theme is […]
GWR's Railway Village, “New Swindon", was barely half-built and the Works still modest in extent when land was earmarked for a “park” in 1844. What does this tell us about […]
Signal Festival 2025 is an external event that runs 25th July to 2nd August aimed at Swindon's young people 11 to 25. Create Signal aims to build creativity in Swindon and give young people the necessary skills and resources. We want young artists and enthusiasts to feel like they can succeed artistically in their hometown […]
Meet Mrs Smith as she offers a tour of her Victorian Cottage at the Railway Village Museum. Actor and history addict Louise Jordan guides you through her cottage in this exclusive tour. Discover life in Swindon for a 1901 family, from a housewife who shares her busy routine while her husband is at work and the children […]
Join us to celebrate Heritage Open Days 2025 on Saturday 13th September in Swindon's historic Railway Village! With a range of FREE activities you're set to discover and learn about the Village's past, present and future. All told through our heritage buildings and dedicated volunteers. Witness the sights of local community life and how it's […]
This external event is hosted and organised by The Modern Calligraphy Company. The Modern Calligraphy Company -Beginners Pointed Nib Workshop Tutor: Sarah Hirst The Bakers warmly welcomes back the Modern […]