What's on inSwindon


Welcome to Swindon

Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Swindon - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.

Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Swindon to suit all the family, whatever the weather.

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Forthcoming events in Swindon

21
DEC
Virtual Reality from GBP 10
Kingsdown School (RLT)

.QUESTSCAPE is Swindons newest Virtual Reality experience. Join us every weekend at Kingsdown School Hyde Rd Swindon SN2 7SH. Book now for a taster session from only £10.Virtual Worlds Endless Adventure.Questscape Swindon brings together a collection of over 40 games 360 degree…

Category: Family Events

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28
DEC
Fawlty Towers Weekend 28/12/2024
Holiday Inn Swindon, an IHG Hotel

.You will arrive Saturday lunch time where you will be greeted by Basil Sybil and Manuel who will check you into your rooms.Afternoon Tea will be served at 4.00pm with the help of the Fawlty Towers Team.At 8.00pm the Fawlty Towers Show…

TEL: 01772 691284
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18
JAN
Wrestling Spectacular Swindon
The Deanery CE Academy School

British Kingdom Pro‐Wrestling Live at The Deanery Theatre in Swindon England.Live Pro‐Wrestling Mega Show comes to Swindon for an all action packed evening of family entertainment featuring Superstars from all over the World.Location:The Deanery Theatre The Deanery CE Academy Peglars Way Wichelstowe…

Category: Sports

TEL: 07359 090570
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FEB
Fawlty Towers Basil's Twin Weekend 08/02/2025
Holiday Inn Swindon, an IHG Hotel,

.You will arrive Saturday lunch time where you will be greeted by Basil Sybil and Manuel who will check you into your rooms.Afternoon Tea will be served at 4.00pm with the help of the Fawlty Towers Team.At 8.00pm the Fawlty Towers Show…

TEL: 01772 691284
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16
MAY
Steampunk Orchestra - Swindon Arts Centre
Swindon Arts Centre

Step into a world where classical elegance meets the energy of rock indie and pop. This is an experience that blends musical genres and eras with a unique steampunk flair. Get ready to be transported into a realm of gears gadgets and…

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Tourist Attractions


West Midlands Safari Park

Voted the best attraction in the Midlands by both children and parents, come to West Midlands Safari Park to drive through safari, experience white‐knuckle rides, walk through lemurs, meerkats and the discovery trail.West Midlands Safari Park is home to over 165 species of exotic animals, many of which…

Moseley Old Hall

Find out about the dramatic story of King Charles II hiding from Cromwells troops at Moseley Old Hall after he fled the Battle of Worcester in 1651.See the bed on which the King slept and the priest hole in which he hid, and hear fascinating stories about what…

Dudley Zoological Gardens

Dudley Zoological Gardens has long been home to some of the world's biggest, rarest and most exotic animals. Among the many endangered species Dudley Zoological Gardens is helping to salve are Asiatic Lions, Sumatran tigers, lemurs, penguins, chimps and orangutans. From lions and tigers to snakes…

Black Country Living Museum

Discover a fascinating world when you visit Britain's friendliest open‐air museum. The Museum occupies a 26 acre urban heritage park in the shadow of Dudley Castle in the centre of the Black Country conurbation of two million people. Historic buildings from all around the Black Country…

Dudmaston

The house with its intimate family rooms contains fine furniture and Dutch flower paintings, as well as one of Britain's most important public collections of contemporary art in a country house setting. The delightful gardens are a mass of colour in spring and visitors can enjoy walks…

Wightwick Manor

Wightwick Manor is one of only a few surviving examples of a house built and furnished under the influence of the Arts & Crafts Movement. The many original William Morris wallpapers and fabrics, Pre‐Raphaelite paintings, Kempe glass and de Morgan ware help conjure up the spirit of the…

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Want to see what other attractions to visit when in Swindon? See our list of attractions in Swindon, including theme parks, castles, historic houses, zoos and many more family days out.