Step Back in Time: Meet Mrs Smith in Her Victorian Cottage!

Bring the whole family to the Railway Village Museum for an interactive tour with Mrs Smith, a busy housewife from 1901! Actress and history aficionado Louise Jordan brings history to life as she invites everyone into her cosy Victorian cottage.

Families will love this hands-on FREE experience as it brings Swindon history to life in a way that everyone can enjoy. Kids and adults alike get to step inside a real Victorian cottage, meet Mrs Smith, and see what life was like over 100 years ago. With chances to join in, like helping with the washing, it’s a great way to learn about Swindon’s past.

Performances are on both Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st September 2025 at 12:30 PM, 2 PM and 3 PM.

Event Information:

Location: The Railway Village Museum, 34 Faringdon Rd, Swindon SN1 5BJ | You can view the location on Google Maps here.

Please Note: Wheelchair ramps are available, with only the ground floor of the Museum being accessible for wheelchairs. However due to tight corridors and narrow doorways some wheelchairs may not be able to enter the corridor. This is also why we ask that pushchairs are not brought inside. The stairs are steep so please take extra care. If you have any questions or concerns please contact us before the event via email: info@mechanics-trust.org.uk

There are no toilets available at the Museum.