Kick off your festive season with Christmas in the Railway Village. Santa will be paying a special visit for one day only, and there will be plenty of games, stalls and other activities for the whole family to enjoy. Children will get the chance to have a chat with Santa about how Christmas has changed […]
Kick off your festive season with Christmas in the Railway Village! For one day only, you can meet Santa in Swindon at the Victorian Parlour of the Railway Village Museum, 34 […]
This November, Swindon Heritage Preservation are running a workshop where you can create your very own Winter Wreath and kick-start your festive season. With a selection of high quality natural materials, such as fresh evergreen leaves and other decorations included, you will have everything you need to create a unique and meaningful piece for your […]
On the table, on the stair, these naughty mice are everywhere! The Railway Village Museum is ready for Christmas, but what’s this? Twenty one naughty mice are hiding throughout its […]
Join us for a Festive Christmas Centrepiece Workshop! Get into the holiday spirit by creating your own stunning Christmas centrepiece! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crafter, this workshop […]
The Works Heritage Trail guides you around Swindon’s beautifully preserved Railway Village, through the Tunnel and around the former GWR Works – the original industrial heart of Swindon. In the […]
This event is hosted by The Swindon Society. From its very beginnings the Society has attempted to record the social history of the area as shown by the camera since the 1850's. The collection contains photographic material on many subjects including the GWR Swindon, Swindon Tramway system, Wilts & Berks Canal, Swindon in both World […]
This event is hosted online via Zoom by Wiltshire Family History Society. A soldier killed in the First World War, the man who helped keep the doors to Great Ormond Street Hospital open for more than 30 years and a 10 year old servant working for a laundress in 19th century Bath are all revealed […]
This event is hosted by Wiltshire Family History Society at The Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square, SN1 5BG. The fascinating story of a man who recognised that the new world […]
Where is the Great Wall of Swindon and why was it built? Have you ever wondered why this wall exists? The Great Wall of Swindon flows like a river of […]
This FREE drop-in event is hosted by Local Studies (Swindon Libraries) at Swindon Central Library. Are you aged 14-18 and interested in history and heritage? Are you looking into GCSE […]
Come on down and join the Global Gardeners at the Central Community Centre! Be part of their project to live well that supports the values of community, sustainability and well being through gardening vegetables and flowers and maintaining the garden spaces. There are even opportunities for DIY. Meet new people and gain new skills and […]