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Surrounded by some of the best scenery in England, Swindon is a fantastic town to spend a few days in. You can find modern holiday rentals in the town centre close to the vibrant mix of bars, restaurants, cafés, pubs, and shops. Popular points of interest such as attractions and notable historical sites such as castles are also within easy reach. Swindon is an excellent base for exploring the rolling countryside.
Luxury holiday rentals with breathtaking viewsSwindon's luxury accommodation offers you a modern retreat with all the comforts! You can expect impeccable space with style including flat-screen TV with satellite channels, fully equipped kitchen, bedrooms with very comfortable beds, and balcony with beautiful views of the town. The holiday rentals in this city are of high quality and will certainly give you the days of relaxation you need.
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With trains and social history exhibits, the STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway, in Fire Fly Avenue, is Swindon's main attraction. This must-see, for railway enthusiasts and non-enthusiasts alike, will show you a fantastic collection of some of the finest steam locomotives ever built. You'll see history come to life through rare video footage, hands-on exhibits, and rare GWR artefacts. Inside the interactive exhibits, you can change signals in the signal box, be an engine driver in the steam train simulator, and operate model trains.
Most popular place to shopClose to the STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway, you will find McArthur Glen's Swindon Designer Outlet, the perfect place for shopping. Here you can discover a wide range of high-end brands in over 90 shops, a variety of restaurants and cafés. Among the big name brands you'll find Boss, Guess, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Ted Baker and more. While the range of restaurants ranges from KFC, Pizza Express, Subway, Krispy Kreme and coffee shops such as Starbucks. McArthur Glen's Swindon Designer Outlet is one of the largest indoor designer outlets in Europe.4
Travellers and activities
If you're an outdoor enthusiast, Lydiard Park is the ideal place to spend the day. With 260 acres of parkland, the grounds are spacious and offer lakes, woodland, and a walled garden, as well as a woodland café and Jungle Parc, a high ropes course including monkey bridges, zip wire, tunnel slides, and more. Just outside Swindon, you'll also find Stanton Park, a country park with flower meadows, a lake, streams, ponds, and woodland which is home to a variety of wildlife. It's a great place for children to swing in the trees. Alternatively, if you want to do activities on the water, the Coate Water Park provides boat hire, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing, swimming, wakeboarding, water-skiing, windsurfing.
Swindon for familiesFor families with young children, Roves Farm is a great attraction. Children can feed tame farm animals, take a tractor ride and pet gentle alpacas, sheep, and cows. It is an excellent attraction for all ages who want to experience and learn about animals, farming, and the countryside. Swindon also offers a wide range of live escape experiences. Perfect for family days out, Clue HQ offers a range of different stimulating scenarios that will test your mental agility. Finally, the Laser Quest attraction also offers lots of fun where you will enjoy mazes, fog, sound effects, and a laser beam gun that you will shoot together with your group or against everyone.
The band Oasis, one of the UK's biggest bands, took its name from the Oasis Leisure Centre in Swindon, now demolished.
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Bowood House & Gardens is one of England's finest Georgian houses. Explore the interior of the house to discover the wealth of art and historical treasures; wander through the award-winning walled gardens, Italian-inspired garden, and Woodland Gardens to surround yourself with striking scents and to be dazzled by the colours that radiate throughout the seasons. Bowood is an unforgettable destination for all tastes, with a great selection of plants and things to do for all ages.
2. Experience the most exclusive climbing in the UKOne of the places you shouldn't miss on your holiday is Rockstar Climbing. With sessions for children, teenagers, and adults, this place is a big hit with tourists. Try Rockstar's Fun Walls, the first of its kind in the UK to combine climbing with sounds and lights, and challenge yourself to a series of thrilling other walls like High Walls de Rockstar. Then stop by Crux Café for a freshly ground coffee and a delicious freshly baked pizza.
3. Discover the creatures of Studley GrangeAt Studley Grange you'll find Butterfly World where you'll see some of the most beautiful butterflies in the world. Step inside this place with tropical plants, lush greenery and fish-filled ponds and watch as dozens of exotic butterflies fly overhead. Then move on to the zoo area to discover the reptile house and the meerkats, otters and raccoons. And lastly, stop by the farm park and interact with animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, pigs, and cows.
4. Try authentic Brazilian foodDuring your holiday, you should not miss the food at Rios Brazil Churrascaria, an authentic Brazilian churrascaria offering a variety of delicious cuts of meat. Come and enjoy meat at its finest, try everything from veal, chicken, lamb to pork and drink Brazil's national cocktail, the caipirinha (a typical drink made with sugar cane and lime). You shouldn't miss the brigadeiro, one of the most famous sweets in the world, made with cocoa powder and condensed milk.
5. Taste the Mediterranean food of Greek OliveAnother place to eat that should not be missed is Greek Olive. The restaurant offers quality Greek food prepared with love that will delight your taste buds. Relax in the comfortable atmosphere, sample the Greek dishes and sip on the Greek spirits. On the menu you will find traditional dishes such as moussaka, a traditional Greek casserole; lamb kleftiko, a dish with lamb marinated in garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice; and meatballs covered in a thick tomato sauce (soutzoukakia).
Information about holiday lettings in Swindon
🏡 Holiday lettings available: | 40 properties. |
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💳 Discount available: | up to -42%. |
🌙 Minimum price per night: | from £24. |
⭐ Most popular amenities: | Wi-Fi, garden and balcony. |
🐾 Pet-friendly: | 16 properties. |
📶 For workation: | 95% of the properties. |
👩👩👧👦 For families: | 15% of the properties. |