3 Best Places To Visit in Swindon

“STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway is a beautifully restored Grade II railway building in the former Swindon railway works in Swindon, UK. STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway delves into the history of the Great Western Railway, celebrating the contributions of those who built, operated, and travelled on it. The museum is fully accessible, with lifts and ramps for wheelchair and pushchair access. STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway features a popular school program, with organized visits available on weekdays during school term time. The modern ticket office is versatile for meetings, interviews, and one-to-one coaching sessions. Visitors can enjoy sandwiches, soups, toasties, freshly made coffee, and cakes at the café. Free parking is available with a STEAM admission ticket.”

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“Museum of Computing is a not-for-profit organization in Swindon, UK. The museum is dedicated to the history of computing and digital development. The museum is the first museum in the UK exclusively focused on the history of computing, established in February 2003. The museum showcases early computers and tracks the evolution of computing through hands-on exhibits, retro games, and equipment displays. The Museum of Computing serves as more than just a repository of artefacts, offering active displays and a forum for lectures. Family-friendly and welcoming to visitors of all ages, the Museum of Computing aims to inspire, educate, and entertain through its collection and interactive experiences.”

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“Richard Jefferies Museum is a charming, community-run museum in Swindon, UK. The museum is managed by the Richard Jefferies Museum Trust and accredited by Arts Council England, and the museum offers a glimpse into the 19th-century farmhouse lifestyle. Visitors can explore beautifully restored interiors, including a four-poster bed, a diorama of Jefferies as a young boy reading, and a cheese room. The museum features a tearoom, beautiful gardens with a nature trail, a wooded picnic area, an orchard, and vegetable plots, making it a perfect spot for families and children. The museum hosts regular events, writing classes, and poetry gatherings, providing opportunities for local community involvement. Richard Jefferies Museum also connects to the rich archaeological heritage of the Coate area, highlighting prehistoric monuments and landscapes.”

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