What's On In Swindon

Swindon may be many things, but boring certainly isn’t one of them; steeped in history and culture Swindon is one of the most dynamic and prosperous settlements in the South West.

From a sleepy market town during the 1800s to one of Europe’s fastest developing destinations during the 90s. Swindon has blossomed and bloomed over the years, earning itself a reputation as a haven for business, sport, leisure and shopping. Whether you want to visit Swindon Designer Outlet, visit one of Swindon's many parks, visit one of the many fantastic Restaurants in Swindon, or pop down the road to Cotswold Water Park, Swindon has it all.

Formerly a Saxon colony, Swindon was known as ‘Swine Dun’ right up until the 14th century; its name quite literally translating to ‘pig hill’ or ‘the hill where pigs were bred’ - with its eclectic mix of independent shops, traditional pubs and stylish cafes and bars it’s hard to believe that Swindon's Old Town now stands where the original town first lay.

Although, Swindon steadily began to expand and improve over the years, it wasn’t until 1840 that it really started to make a name for itself thanks to pioneering designer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, who selected Swindon as his base for the Great Western Railways. Today the works are Swindon's Designer Outlet Village; a popular retail centre, offering shoppers luxury labels such as Ralph Lauren, Hugo Boss and Kurt Geiger at discounted prices.

From the industry of yesterday to the technology of today Swindon’s industry is firmly rooted in the futuristic technology of tomorrow with many businesses taking residence in the old carriage works of Brunel’s era. Swindon is fast becoming a burgeoning tech hub of tomorrow with more and more entrepreneurs and innovators setting up shop in Swindon, it is the place to be for both business and leisure!

As well as premium shopping facilities, a thriving sports scene and the infamous Magic Roundabout, Swindon boasts an impressive array of dining options and international cuisine. Thanks to regular events at the Wyvern Theatre and Arts Centre, the town can also add burgeoning arts scene to its list of achievements too.

You can make the most of all Swindon has to offer right here where you will find everything from jobs in Swindon, Restaurants, Sport and Events in Swindon. So with rich history and vast range of things to do in Swindon you are in exactly the right place to discover it all! Total Swindon is an independent website dedicated to bringing you closer to the things that matter to you in your town. Our Guides showcase everything there is to offer in whatever you’re interested in, from things to do with the kids all the way to home improvement in Swindon. Whatever you’re looking for you’ll find it on Total Swindon.

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