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As a rather large town in Wiltshire in South West Britain, Swindon is every bit the equal of a small city since the town has such a wealth of cultural attractions, after-dark entertainments and historical sites of interest. First-time travellers to Swindon will be spoilt for choice of festivals and music venues as well as several shopping centres scattered throughout town. So visit Swindon this travel season and enjoy all of the town's attractions.
History
Swindon's heritage stretches as far back as the Roman and Saxon eras, according to local historical lore. Surely, Swindon was noted in William the Conqueror's Domesday Book during the 11th century as a bustling, thriving market town. For several centuries thereafter, Swindon remained little more than an out-of-the-way market town in Wiltshire until the Industrial Revolution.
Swindon played an integral role in the development of Britain's railway system during this same time period, especially during the construction of the Great Western Railway. Today, Swindon has continued to prosper and expand contrary to other towns in the region, and the town is quite steeped in railway heritage to this very day.
What to Do in Swindon
First-time visitors to Swindon might be surprised to find a town packed full of entertainments suitable for the whole family. Surely, Swindon has something to offer travellers of all tastes and preferences since the town is so nearly cosmopolitan in a manner of speaking.
Swindon is well-known for the "magic roundabout" in the modern town centre. Actually consisting of five smaller roundabouts, this oddity is unlike any other in the region due to its counter-clockwise traffic flow, so travellers arriving by car would do well to carefully navigate this section of town.
Due to the town's rapid development during the mid-19th century, much of Swindon's oldest historical buildings have been re-developed. But dozens of grade listed structures remain standing in Old Town which are well worth a look whilst partaking of some retail therapy on the old high street. Also, Swindon is rather replete with a modern shopping centre, too.
Visitors with a healthy interest in the town's industrial heritage simply must tour the award-winning STEAM: Museum of the Great Western Railway. Those visitors interested in the town's culture have several entertainment venues from which to choose, and Swindon even puts on a full schedule of festivals such as the Swindon Mela and the Swindon Shuffle Fest.
Transport
Swindon is readily accessible by rail and road, whichever you prefer. Both modes of transport are equally as straightforward. If you choose to ride the railway to Swindon, take the London Paddington to Bristol Line. If you prefer to motor to town, simply follow the M4 west to the number 15/16 junctions and continue north.
Places to Stay in Swindon
Due to Swindon's large stature, first-time visitors to town will be spoilt for choice of comfortable places to stay the night. Most of the highly reviewed establishments lie in town centre proper, but you can also find quality accommodations near the motorway, as well.
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