Swindon Heritage Hub in Emlyn Square

Welcome to Swindon Heritage Hub in Emlyn Square, the heart of Swindon’s historic Railway Village. We open the cosy Bakers for tours, talks and other activities. You can browse our archive, carry out research or have good chat with like-minded people over cake and a cuppa.

We welcome you to get stuck into a variety of activities and projects, or ask us about the regeneration work taking place across Swindon. Our Heritage Hub comes alive on Wednesdays, as this is usually when we have large numbers of our friendly team around. Come say hi! 

We are open every Wednesday from 1pm for:

Free Guided Tours of Swindon Railway Village and its House Caught in Time. 

Railway Village Guided Walking Tours – 1:30pm – Book Here

Railway Village Museum Tour – 3pm – Book Here

We usually close around 5pm. Can’t make it in the daytime? Evening Tours can be arranged, please email museum@mechanics-trust.org.uk

All are welcome. Free Entry. Refreshments will be available for a small donation. Tours must be booked in advance to avoid disappointment. 

Donations

If you can donate, we would really appreciate it. You can do so here. Thank you!

Accessibility

A portable wheelchair ramp is available for access to the Bakers. Our tours follow designated pedestrian routes around the Village. However, as Swindon Railway Village is a conservation area, not all pavements and alleyways are fully accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Please let us know if you have any special requirements or limited mobility so we can prepare for your visit, make necessary adjustments and ensure that you can get the most of your time with us. Email: info@mechanics-trust.org.uk

Transport and Parking

By public transport:
Swindon Railway Village is easily reachable by train or bus, and we are only a short walking distance from the Central Bus Station.

By car:
There are a number of Car Parks conveniently located around the Railway Village, but we recommend using  Bristol Street Car Park.

Other things to do:

While visiting the Swindon Heritage Hub in Emlyn Square, why not check out the Works heritage Trail while you are here? 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.

Want to see other events or learn more about Swindon’s history? Have a look at the Swindon Heritage Preservation Events page.