Spring has come. Where to relax in Swindon?

Travelling UK you can find a lot of interesting and exciting places. Today we will talk about the town of Swindon in the county of Wiltshire.

The town is quite large and is the most important transport hub of the country. It is not strange, because this settlement became a town after I. C. Brunel founded a factory on this territory for the production of locomotives, which were used for the Great Western Railway. However, if you think that stopping by the town and travelling around its surroundings you will find only industrial attractions, you are mistaken. 

What to visit in and around the town of Swindon? 

For starters, a little advice - go exploring the area by car. That way you'll be able to see more, not waste too much time and spend more time where you'll really enjoy yourself. 

For starters, it's still worth a visit to STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway. I'm sure a visit to this place will explain what the city's founding fathers lived on. Also, you can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of locomotive manufacturing through various interactive activities and a train simulator. 

Second place Lydiard Park and House. This 110-hectare country park is famous for its ancient history. It is located about five kilometres from central Swindon. The park features beautiful gardens, a huge lake and the medieval Lydiard House. There are also many works of art to see. In addition, if you like walking, you may want to check out the hiking trails near the park. 

Swindon Arts Centre is also worth a visit. An incredible place where you can get involved in the creation of a work of art and try something new for yourself.

Bowood House and Garden is another must-see destination. Bowood is a Georgian style country house dating back to 1725 and is set in huge grounds with a garden, quirky sculptures, rare plants and many other interesting natural attractions. A huge wing of the house is open to the public with paintings and sculptures. Joseph Priestley's room, where oxygen was discovered in 1774, is also open to the public. 

The last place on our recommended list is Barbury Castle. This place is a hill fort in Wiltshire. It is an ancient fort found on the Ridgeway route. Famous for its incredible vastness, pristine nature. A real paradise for lovers of freedom.

All these attractions are located in such a way that it is best to get there using a car. However, before setting off on the road, you should make sure that it is in good working order. Today we will say a few words about why it is important to keep an eye on the condition of the fuel system.

Fuel system: something to keep an eye on when travelling by car

Know that the overall performance and condition of the vehicle is directly related to the condition of the fuel system. The fact is that even the most minor malfunctions of this system directly affect the engine, causing a variety of failures. Most often, incorrect functioning of the system occurs due to the fact that poor-quality fuel or fuel with mechanical impurities and water gets into it. This leads to clogging of internal channels, which are necessary for fuel supply. 

Fuel filter image taken from sparepartstore24.co.uk

There is a detail that is often simply "scored", which leads to extremely negative consequences. It is about the fuel filter. It is necessary as a filtration device for fuel. It cleans it from various foreign elements (for example, rust, sand and dust). In case the fuel filter is not replaced in time, the fuel supply is reduced, which affects the overall performance of your vehicle. So, the first tip before travelling is to make sure you check the technical condition of your vehicle.