Recreation, leisure and culture news
STEAM Museum set to host new Swindon Wellbeing Festival
Swindon’s STEAM Museum is gearing up for the town’s first-ever wellbeing festival, which is taking place next month.
Published: Friday, 3rd January 2025-
Popular garden will Spring to life thanks to Friends’ group
Lydiard Park’s Walled Garden will be transformed into a sea of colour after thousands of bulbs were planted following a generous donation.
Published: Monday, 16th December 2024 -
Christmas extravaganza to take place at STEAM this December
Festive magic will be returning to Swindon’s STEAM Museum this December.
Published: Friday, 29th November 2024 -
Public asked to share their views on ‘Heart of Swindon’ vision
Local residents are being asked to contribute to a vision, which aims to transform Swindon town centre in the years to come.
Published: Thursday, 28th November 2024 -
Exhibition celebrating Wessex folk culture coming to Swindon
A first-of-its kind exhibition showcasing folk art and the seasonal customs of the Wessex region is set to open in Swindon next weekend.
Published: Friday, 22nd November 2024 -
Christmas comes to Swindon this month
Christmas festivities in Swindon are set to get underway later this month with a variety of events across the town.
Published: Friday, 8th November 2024 -
Plans for a new state-of-the-art entertainment venue set to take a step forward
Plans to build a new state-of-the-art entertainment venue in Swindon town centre are set to move a step forward when the Council’s Cabinet meets next week (13 November).
Published: Wednesday, 6th November 2024 -
Partners get behind new vision to reinvent Swindon town centre
A draft set of shared ambitions to spearhead the reinvention of Swindon town centre are being tabled at the Council’s Cabinet meeting next week (13 November).
Published: Wednesday, 6th November 2024 -
Museum & Art Swindon opens its doors to schools
Children from schools across the Borough are being given a chance to set foot inside the new Museum & Art Swindon (MAS) venue and explore Swindon’s history and art collection.
Published: Friday, 25th October 2024 -
Get immersed in the town’s past this half-term at Swindon Museums
From dinosaurs to train emergencies, there’s plenty going on at Swindon’s museums this half-term to engage families in the history of the town.
Published: Friday, 18th October 2024 -
Change at Museum & Art Swindon as new exhibitions set to open
The first set of exhibition changeovers will take place at Museum & Art Swindon, featuring favourites from Swindon’s outstanding modern and contemporary British art collection.
Published: Monday, 14th October 2024 -
Council strengthens its partnership with leisure provider
The future of six Swindon leisure centres has been secured for the next 15 years after Swindon Borough Council strengthened its partnership with GLL.
Published: Friday, 27th September 2024 -
Exciting new additions ahead of this year’s Great Western Brick Show
The highly anticipated Great Western Brick Show returns to STEAM on Saturday, 5 and Sunday, 6 October 2024, celebrating 21 years of extraordinary LEGO creations.
Published: Monday, 9th September 2024 -
GWR exhibitions provide fun activities for final weeks of holidays
Families looking for fun activities to fill the last weeks of the summer holidays should head down to Swindon’s STEAM Museum where three new exhibitions have been launched.
Published: Thursday, 15th August 2024 -
Council gets behind youth festival showcasing Swindon’s creative talent
People are being encouraged to support a two-week Swindon-wide cultural extravaganza, which has been organised by six young local artists for other young people aged between 11 and 25
Published: Thursday, 18th July 2024 -
Cabinet advised not to dispose of former nine-hole golf course in Highworth for £1
Councillors will be asked not to approve a council motion calling for a former pitch and putt golf course in Highworth to be designated as the Borough’s sixth country park.
Published: Friday, 12th July 2024 -
Multi-million pound sporting hub opens in Moredon
A landmark multi-million pound sporting hub, which features some of the best cycling facilities in the country has been officially opened today (9 July).
Published: Tuesday, 9th July 2024 -
Museum & Art Swindon ready to open to the public
A new facility to showcase one of the country’s best collections of modern and contemporary 20th Century British art will open to the public on Tuesday (9 July).
Published: Friday, 5th July 2024 -
Summer Reading Challenge returns next week
A celebration of creativity will be at the centre of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, which gets underway next weekend (6 July).
Published: Friday, 28th June 2024 -
Comic Con returns to Swindon’s STEAM Museum this month
Stars of the big and small screen will once again descend on Swindon, as the Film and Comic Con extravaganza returns to the STEAM Museum this month.
Published: Friday, 7th June 2024 -
Golf at Coate Water to reopen this summer
The Coate Water pitch and putt and crazy golf course will reopen this July!
Published: Friday, 24th May 2024 -
Major milestone in Oasis revamp as development agreement signed
An agreement to refurbish the Oasis Leisure Centre has been signed, paving the way for plans to be submitted later this year.
Published: Friday, 17th May 2024 -
Post-war music scene items wanted for Museum & Art Swindon
The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and The Who are just some of the huge bands who have played in Swindon over the years.
Published: Tuesday, 14th May 2024 -
New war-time exhibition open at Lydiard House Museum
Families looking to immerse themselves in the history of the Second World War over the Easter holidays should head to Lydiard House.
Published: Friday, 5th April 2024 -
Egg-cellent fun in Swindon this bank holiday
There’s plenty going on across Swindon this Easter (29 March to 1 April), with activities in the Borough’s country parks and museums.
Published: Wednesday, 27th March 2024 -
Green energy boost for Link Centre thanks to £115,000 funding award
The future sustainability of the Link Centre has received a welcome boost following a successful funding bid from Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Saturday, 23rd March 2024 -
New home for Museum and Art Swindon on track to be completed this Spring
The new home for Swindon’s nationally-recognised collection of modern and contemporary art, as well as artefacts telling Swindon’s history, is on track to open this spring.
Published: Tuesday, 19th March 2024 -
Volunteers lead Swindon's 10,000 tree planting push
More than ten thousand trees will be planted by Swindon Borough Council by the start of next year as part of a big push to increase the Borough’s green canopy.
Published: Thursday, 22nd February 2024 -
Funding confirmed for multi-million pound youth facility in Swindon
Young people in Swindon will soon have a new place to make their own following confirmation of funding from Central Government’s Youth Investment Fund.
Published: Saturday, 3rd February 2024 -
Roadmap to revive iconic Mechanics Institute to be put before Cabinet
A roadmap which sets out how one of Swindon’s most famous buildings could be brought back into use will be discussed by Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet next week (7 Feb).
Published: Tuesday, 30th January 2024 -
Ice skaters just days away from an early Christmas present
The Link Centre’s ice rink will be open to the public from Monday (18 Dec) almost exactly three months after the devastating flood which closed the leisure centre following unprecedented overnight torrential rain.
Published: Thursday, 14th December 2023 -
Work begins on external Health Hydro works as new funding bid submitted
Work to improve the external façade of the Health Hydro has begun.
Published: Wednesday, 6th December 2023 -
Accessible toilets open at Coate and Lydiard
Two new accessible toilets have opened at Coate Water and Lydiard Park thanks to a grant of £100,000.
Published: Tuesday, 5th December 2023 -
Link Centre’s ice rink to reopen before Christmas
The ice rink at Swindon’s Link Centre will reopen earlier than anticipated thanks to an extraordinary effort by Link Centre staff and the support of Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Wednesday, 29th November 2023 -
Town centre heritage projects awarded almost £700,000 in additional funding
Heritage projects in Swindon’s town centre have been awarded an additional £685,000 from Historic England.
Published: Friday, 24th November 2023 -
Update on Oasis refurbishment
Swindon Borough Council Leader, Councillor Jim Robbins, has confirmed that plans to refurbish the Oasis Leisure Centre will include a wave machine.
Published: Monday, 20th November 2023 -
Christmas extravaganza to take place at STEAM this December
Festive magic will be returning to STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway following last year's sell-out Christmas at STEAM event.
Published: Friday, 10th November 2023 -
Residents invited to have their say on the future of Swindon’s heritage
Residents are invited to attend a special public event, which aims to start a Borough-wide engagement on heritage in Swindon.
Published: Tuesday, 7th November 2023 -
Half-term activities inspired by new Orient Express quilt exhibition
This October half-term STEAM Museum is continuing to celebrate the quilts produced by Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) in the exhibition, Orient Express – An Artistic Train Ride Through Europe.
Published: Monday, 23rd October 2023 -
Young carers to enjoy all the fun of the fair thanks to The Mayor
A special half-term treat has been organised for young carers in Swindon, thanks to Swindon Mayor, Councillor Barbara Parry.
Published: Monday, 23rd October 2023 -
New football pitch the first facility to open ahead of Moredon Sporting Hub completion
Footballers of all ages and abilities in Swindon have a new place to show off their skills after a brand-new 3G pitch was unveiled ahead of schedule at the new Moredon Sporting Hub.
Published: Tuesday, 17th October 2023 -
Building blocks in place for another successful Great Western Brick Show
One of the biggest events held at STEAM will makes its eagerly-awaited return this weekend (7 and 8 October) with its 21st show.
Published: Wednesday, 4th October 2023 -
Heritage Open Days return to Swindon next week
Heritage Open Days return to Swindon next week (8 to 10 September) as historic buildings across the Borough throw open their doors, free of charge.
Published: Friday, 1st September 2023 -
Volunteer project boosted by Arts Council England
Arts Council England has awarded Swindon Museum and Art Gallery £92,700 to support a volunteer research and exhibition project through the museum’s ‘Unlocking Collections’ program.
Published: Tuesday, 29th August 2023 -
Hooter to sound at 21st Swindon Railway Festival
The Swindon Railway Festival will be returning to the STEAM Museum on Saturday, 9 and Sunday, 10 September 2023.
Published: Thursday, 24th August 2023 -
Go time travelling with Swindon Museums this summer
Children and families from across Swindon are invited to travel back in time this summer to explore the town’s rich histories.
Published: Wednesday, 2nd August 2023 -
Work begins to improve Civic Offices for new museum and art gallery
Work has begun this week on making the Civic Offices suitable for the new Swindon Museum and Art Gallery.
Published: Tuesday, 25th July 2023 -
'Kids for a Quid' back at STEAM and Lydiard this summer
The popular ‘Kids for a Quid’ promotion at STEAM Museum and Lydiard House Museum is back in time for the summer holidays.
Published: Thursday, 20th July 2023 -
Western Enterprise Model Locomotive arrives at STEAM Museum
Model railway fans from all over the world have been busy putting their orders in for the eagerly-awaited limited edition run of 500 Western Enterprise locomotive models.
Published: Tuesday, 11th July 2023 -
Swindon selected for prestigious British Museum youth project
Swindon Museum and Art Gallery and Prime Theatre have been announced as one of only two national partnerships in the prestigious British Museum ‘Where We Are…’ youth programme for 2023.
Published: Friday, 23rd June 2023 -
Swindog let off the leash for councillors’ visit
Councillors were given a sneak preview of Swindon Borough Council’s Swindog ahead of this summer’s Big Dog Art trail
Published: Monday, 19th June 2023 -
Museum partnership celebrates launch of 3-year Arts Council-funded programme
A partnership of museums in Dorset and Wiltshire marked the launch of a new 3-year programme of exhibitions and community engagement at an event held at STEAM Museum in Swindon.
Published: Friday, 9th June 2023 -
Construction underway on new sporting hub in Moredon
Work is underway to build a brand new £6.3m multi-sports community hub in Moredon.
Published: Thursday, 8th June 2023 -
Lydiard Park Hotel relaunches following £2.6m refurbishment
Lydiard Park Hotel and Conference Centre in Swindon was officially relaunched this week at a grand unveiling of the new stylish venue, which was attended by over 130 local businesses and suppliers.
Published: Friday, 26th May 2023 -
Civic Offices to host free art tours
Swindon Museum and Art Gallery is holding a series of free lunchtime tours of the artworks on show at the Civic Offices in Euclid Street.
Published: Friday, 5th May 2023 -
STEAM to celebrate Coronation with exhibition by royal photographer Jack Boskett
Visitors to STEAM can see some of renowned royal photographer Jack Boskett’s work for themselves as part of a special exhibition at STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway.
Published: Wednesday, 3rd May 2023 -
Birds of prey swoop into Lydiard Park for special schools project
Pupils were given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help fly falcons and other birds of prey as part of a Swindon Museums event at Lydiard House Museum and Park this weekend.
Published: Tuesday, 25th April 2023 -
Easter fun at Lydiard Park
Children will have the chance to explore Lydiard Park as part of a special trail on Easter Sunday (9 April).
Published: Wednesday, 5th April 2023 -
Exhibition ‘Landscape and Longing’ opens at Civic Offices
A new exhibition has opened at Swindon Borough Council’s Civic Offices.
Published: Tuesday, 4th April 2023 -
Football club completes County Ground purchase
Swindon Town FC and the Supporters' Trust have completed the purchase of the County Ground as part of a joint venture which will see them take full ownership of the stadium.
Published: Friday, 24th March 2023 -
Special sculpture unveiled to celebrate community’s COVID-19 response
The amazing work of NHS staff, key workers and the selfless way volunteers came together during the coronavirus pandemic have been recognised at one of Swindon’s most popular country parks.
Published: Friday, 24th March 2023 -
Moredon Sporting Hub moves closer to start date after funding secured
A new 15-hectare multi-sport, multi-generational sporting hub in Moredon is moving closer to reality after funding was secured - and work could start in the next couple of months.
Published: Friday, 24th March 2023 -
Smiles all round as Coate Water play area officially opened
Cries of joy and smiles lit up Coate Water this morning (23 March) when an eagerly-awaited play park was officially unveiled to children.
Published: Thursday, 23rd March 2023 -
Easter fun at Swindon's STEAM Museum
A new exhibition covering female pioneers in railway engineering, an air raid shelter experience and an opportunity to climb aboard Swindon-built GWR locomotives are just some of the activities on offer for families at STEAM over the Easter holidays.
Published: Thursday, 16th March 2023 -
Swindon’s art collection boosted by acquisition of two new paintings
Swindon Museum and Art Gallery has added two large-scale paintings by British artist Dee Ferris to its important collection of modern and contemporary British art.
Published: Wednesday, 15th March 2023 -
STEAM to celebrate the 100th anniversary of GWR Castle Class locomotives with two new special exhibitions
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Great Western Railway Castle Class locomotives with two brand-new photographic exhibitions by renowned photographer, Jack Boskett.
Published: Thursday, 2nd March 2023 -
County Ground sale moves closer after contracts exchanged
Swindon Town Football Club has edged a step closer to the purchase of The County Ground as part of a joint venture that will see the stadium jointly owned with supporters.
Published: Monday, 6th February 2023 -
Major Swindon tower block in need of multi-million pound investment
Councillors will discuss plans to invest £5m to make the exterior of one of Swindon’s most prominent buildings safe.
Published: Thursday, 26th January 2023 -
Health Hydro regeneration to start in coming months
The first phase of work to transform Swindon’s iconic Health Hydro is set to get underway in a few months’ time.
Published: Monday, 23rd January 2023 -
New Coate Water play park work to get underway in the new year
Children who love Coate Water have been given an early Christmas present with the news that work to create a new play park will begin in the new year.
Published: Wednesday, 21st December 2022 -
Enjoy festive fun at Swindon’s STEAM Museum this Christmas
STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway has decked its halls ready to offer visitors a special day out over the festive period.
Published: Monday, 12th December 2022 -
His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent visits Swindon’s STEAM Museum
His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent visited STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway yesterday (7 Dec) to see its award-winning displays and hear the story of Swindon’s rich industrial past as a railway town.
Published: Thursday, 8th December 2022 -
Façade of Brunel’s former Carriage Works to be given new lease of life
It has stood as a lasting legacy to Swindon’s railway heritage, largely ignored by motorists and passers-by.
Published: Friday, 25th November 2022 -
Lowry masterpieces inspire Swindon schoolchildren
Pupils, staff and parents at Greenmeadow Primary School were amazed when two original paintings by one of Britain’s most famous artists appeared in their school hall.
Published: Thursday, 10th November 2022 -
Step into Christmas at STEAM this December
Festive magic will be returning to STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway following last year's sell-out event.
Published: Tuesday, 8th November 2022 -
Swindon Museums benefit from major Arts Council funding
Swindon Museums are benefiting from a major three-year funding package from Arts Council England.
Published: Friday, 4th November 2022 -
Plans for new Swindon Museum and Art Gallery to go on display to the public
Members of the public have the chance to find out more about the plans for the new home of Swindon Museum and Art Gallery.
Published: Monday, 10th October 2022 -
Moredon sports facility reaches next milestone as scheme is put out to tender
A much-anticipated sports hub in Moredon has moved a step closer to being delivered after the scheme was put out to tender.
Published: Friday, 7th October 2022 -
Art students get creative with Swindon Museum and Art Gallery
Around 50 art students from New College Swindon took part in Creative Curation workshops, organised by Swindon Museum and Art Gallery.
Published: Thursday, 29th September 2022 -
Statement regarding XTC Convention
Update following the announcement that the XTC Convention would no longer be held at the STEAM Museum, in light of guidance for the national period of mourning for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Published: Friday, 16th September 2022 -
Famous hooter will sound as Swindon Railway Festival makes its return
The famous Swindon Works Hooter will once again sound out across the town as STEAM’s Railway Festival returns to the museum next weekend.
Published: Friday, 2nd September 2022 -
Swindon’s Great Western Brick Show celebrates 20 years at STEAM
One of Swindon’s most popular events will celebrate its 20th anniversary at STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway with a special tribute to the town’s railway heritage.
Published: Tuesday, 16th August 2022 -
Children can enjoy Swindon’s STEAM Museum for just £1 this summer
STEAM’s fantastic ‘Kids for a Quid’ offer is back in time for the summer holidays.
Published: Tuesday, 19th July 2022 -
STEAM Museum prepares to launch its final exhibition of the year
STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway will open its final exhibition of the year on Saturday (16 July).
Published: Wednesday, 13th July 2022 -
Five new works added to Museum and Art Gallery collection
Swindon Museum and Art Gallery has recently been gifted five exceptional works by Harold Dearden (1888 – 1962).
Published: Thursday, 7th July 2022 -
Former museum and art gallery building to be offered for sale
A prominent Grade II listed building in Old Town will be offered for sale and local groups will have the chance to stake a claim for it.
Published: Monday, 27th June 2022 -
Council to submit Levelling Up bid to help get the Oasis back open
Swindon Borough Council will submit an £8m bid to the Government’s Levelling Up Fund to help bring forward plans to reopen the Oasis Leisure Centre.
Published: Monday, 20th June 2022 -
Special guests confirmed for STEAM’s new Film and Comic Con
A brilliant line-up of special guests have now been confirmed for Swindon’s Stars of Time Comic Con, which will take place at STEAM later this month.
Published: Wednesday, 1st June 2022 -
Celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at two special events this week
Lydiard Park will host a weekend of Jubilee celebrations this week to celebrate 70 years on the throne for Her Majesty The Queen.
Published: Monday, 30th May 2022 -
New hotel and conference facilities the latest jewel in Lydiard’s crown
Lydiard Park’s Hotel and Conference Centre has undergone a major refurbishment as part of ongoing plans to make the Swindon Borough Council-owned country park more sustainable.
Published: Wednesday, 25th May 2022 -
Swindon Railway Festival to return in memory of much- missed event organiser
The Swindon Railway Festival will be returning to STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway on Saturday, 10 and Sunday, 11 September 2022.
Published: Tuesday, 24th May 2022 -
Easter fun at STEAM and Lydiard House Museum
STEM activities, potion making, new special exhibitions, ceramic workshops and free art sessions are just some of the activities on offer for families at Swindon Borough Council-owned venues over the Easter holidays.
Published: Tuesday, 29th March 2022 -
Business case submitted for multi-million pound investment in Health Hydro
Plans to revitalise one of Swindon’s much-loved and important heritage assets have taken a significant step forward.
Published: Thursday, 24th March 2022 -
Plans approved for Moredon Sports Hub
Exciting plans have been revealed for the new sports hub in Moredon which is set to get underway later this year.
Published: Tuesday, 22nd March 2022 -
Children time-travel through 1,300 years of history with Swindon Museum and Art Gallery
Children at Chiseldon Primary School had a unique opportunity to travel back to Anglo-Saxon times this week, with a chance to see original 7th century artefacts in their classrooms!
Published: Friday, 18th March 2022 -
New Comic Con to materialise at Swindon’s STEAM Museum this summer
Stars of the big and small screen will descend on Swindon, as a brand-new Film and Comic Con extravaganza comes to the STEAM Museum in June.
Published: Friday, 25th February 2022 -
Renovation of historic Health Hydro moves a step closer
Specialist place and development advisors, Fourth Street, have been appointed to help with the renovation of Swindon's Grade II* Health Hydro.
Published: Friday, 28th January 2022 -
Boom Battle Bar and Funkygrilla open at Regent Circus
Swindon has recently seen two new venues open in the town centre.
Published: Monday, 18th October 2021 -
Council appoints Hemingway Design to create a place brand for Swindon’s Heritage Action Zone
Work is underway to put Swindon’s historic railway heritage on the map.
Published: Tuesday, 21st September 2021 -
First phase of Fleming Way rejuvenation to get underway with car park demolition
A town centre car park will be demolished later this month to help pave the way for a major £33m scheme to improve Swindon town centre.
Published: Friday, 10th September 2021 -
Swindon’s rich history celebrated with Heritage Open Days this weekend
Over the weekend (11 and 12 September) residents are invited into some of Swindon’s most interesting historic buildings free of charge.
Published: Monday, 6th September 2021 -
Online consultation launched for new Coate Water play area
Plans for a new children’s play area at Coate Water Park are making progress, and Swindon Borough Council is keen to hear residents’ thoughts.
Published: Tuesday, 17th August 2021 -
Swindon fans encouraged to do their bit to tackle COVID-19 ahead of County Ground return
Thousands of fans will return to the County Ground tomorrow (14 Aug) to welcome their new-look Swindon Town side in their first League Two home fixture following relegation last season.
Published: Friday, 13th August 2021 -
Lydiard House Museum to reopen on 5 August
The Swindon Borough Council-owned and operated Lydiard House Museum will reopen its doors to the public this Thursday (5 August).
Published: Thursday, 5th August 2021 -
STEAM launch two special exhibitions celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the GWR Hospital
This year, STEAM is celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the opening of the Great Western Railway Hospital on Faringdon Road with two new special exhibitions.
Published: Tuesday, 27th July 2021 -
Faringdon Road planters given new lease of life thanks to volunteers
An enthusiastic team of volunteers have spruced up Swindon’s Heritage Acton Zone.
Published: Friday, 23rd July 2021 -
Art on Tour offers another dose of art for staff and volunteers at COVID vaccination centre
An art exhibition, which aims to give staff and volunteers a boost at STEAM’s COVID vaccination centre, has been expanded after receiving rave reviews.
Published: Friday, 30th April 2021 -
Swindon Museum and Art Gallery launches virtual exhibition, ‘Optimism: Spring to summer
Swindon Museum and Art Gallery has announced the launch of a virtual exhibition, selected by the committee of the Friends of Swindon Museum and Art Gallery, to celebrate Spring and the prospect of bet
Published: Monday, 22nd March 2021 -
Historic Lydiard House given significant facelift by Council
A treasured Swindon landmark has been given a new lease of life following extensive renovation work.
Published: Saturday, 20th March 2021 -
Council launches vision to deliver one of the UK’s most ambitious cultural projects
A bold vision to deliver a Cultural Quarter in Swindon will be shared with major investors and funding bodies through a new prospectus which sets out a clear roadmap for its delivery.
Published: Thursday, 18th March 2021 -
Plan to rejuvenate the Oasis in balance after listing application
This is what a rejuvenated Oasis Leisure Centre could look like if plans to give it a multi-million pound upgrade come to fruition.
Published: Tuesday, 16th March 2021 -
Public invited to help develop plan to improve Swindon’s country parks
Members of the public are being encouraged to help shape an exciting plan to enhance Swindon’s country parks over the next four years.
Published: Tuesday, 16th February 2021 -
First tickets go live for the Festival of Tomorrow
Ticket booking went live this week for Swindon’s Festival of Tomorrow.
Published: Thursday, 28th January 2021 -
Rapper launches online challenge for Swindon’s Festival of Tomorrow
Science Rapper Jon Chase launched a challenge to young people across social media this week, in the lead up to next month’s Festival of Tomorrow.
Published: Monday, 18th January 2021 -
Swindon’s STEAM Museum now open for festive visits
Families and train buffs looking for a great day out over the festive period are being encouraged to take a trip back in time at STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway.
Published: Friday, 18th December 2020 -
Swindon’s Festival of Tomorrow is back for 2021
A hugely successful science and technology festival, which was held for the first time in Swindon last February, will make a return in 2021.
Published: Wednesday, 16th December 2020 -
Full steam ahead for council services as latest lockdown comes to an end
Two Swindon Borough Council-run care homes have created special COVID-safe areas so family members can safely meet their loved ones.
Published: Tuesday, 1st December 2020 -
Ambitious plan to improve Swindon’s country parks to go before Cabinet
A new waterside restaurant and café at Coate Water could form an important part of a four-year strategy to improve Swindon’s much-loved country parks.
Published: Monday, 30th November 2020 -
Prints of artwork from the Swindon Collection now available to buy
It is widely regarded as one of the best collections of Modern British Art outside London, and now people have the chance to look at their very own version of the artwork on their wall at home.
Published: Thursday, 26th November 2020 -
Swindon Museum and Art Gallery launches a new virtual exhibition
Lockdown may have forced Swindon Museum and Art Gallery to close its doors, but people from across the country will still be able to view the town’s renowned Modern British Art collection thanks to a new exciting online exhibition.
Published: Monday, 23rd November 2020 -
Swindon’s STEAM Museum wins TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice award
Hot on the heels of being praised for its virtual tour during lockdown, STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway, has today announced it has been recognised as a 2020 Travellers’ Choice award-winner.
Published: Thursday, 8th October 2020 -
Gallery will use Swindon’s parks as a new art exhibition space
Four of Swindon’s beautiful parks have been chosen to host an autumn trail with a difference.
Published: Thursday, 1st October 2020 -
Families enjoy summer fun with Swindon Museum and Art Gallery
A team of superhero families recruited from every corner of Swindon have spent the summer completing creative challenges to help save the world with art.
Published: Thursday, 3rd September 2020 -
Council brings Coate Water back to life with £400,000 investment
Swindon Borough Council has received more than £400,000 in developer contributions to make improvements at Coate Water Country Park.
Published: Thursday, 6th August 2020 -
Swindon Museum and Art Gallery launches ‘Big Hitters’ virtual exhibition with ArtUK
Swindon Museum and Art Gallery has today (3 July) launched a virtual exhibition through ArtUK, the online home of the nation’s public art collections.
Published: Friday, 3rd July 2020 -
First Young Artist-in-Residence announced at Museum and Art Gallery
Seventeen-year-old New College student James Keel is the inaugural Young Artist-in-Residence at Swindon Museum and Art Gallery.
Published: Wednesday, 24th June 2020 -
Prime’s Digital Youth Theatre to ‘take over’ Swindon’s STEAM Museum
Swindon’s STEAM Museum will hand over its social media channels to young people later this month as part of an initiative to engage a younger audience.
Published: Friday, 19th June 2020 -
Swindon Museum and Art Gallery launches project to store lockdown memories
The team at Swindon Museum and Art Gallery have launched a new project aimed at capturing people’s memories during the coronavirus pandemic.
Published: Thursday, 11th June 2020 -
Wiltshire’s beauty spots aren’t going anywhere
That’s the message from the Wiltshire and Swindon Local Resilience Forum (LRF), as people are urged to stay at home and avoid unnecessary travel over the Easter bank holiday weekend.
Published: Thursday, 9th April 2020 -
Opinions sought on future of heritage conservation areas
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Published: Wednesday, 19th February 2020 -
Swindon choreographer brings internationally acclaimed dance work back home
Swindon Dance star Adrienne Hart is now bringing her highly acclaimed ‘Puzzle Creature’ dance performance to Swindon’s iconic STEAM Museum at the end of the month
Published: Monday, 17th February 2020 -
Festive afternoon tea and guided tours on offer at Lydiard House
Christmas will be coming early to Lydiard House thanks to a special festive treat on offer to visitors.
Published: Tuesday, 12th November 2019 -
Council’s Volunteer Rangers win awards for work in Swindon’s country parks
A collection of willow trees at Coate Water have been deemed ‘outstanding’ by judges from South West in Bloom.
Published: Thursday, 31st October 2019 -
Lydiard House prepares for festive frivolity ahead of Fawlty Towers dinner
There will be laughs aplenty at Lydiard House when an interactive Fawlty Towers-themed dinner show comes to the popular country park next month.
Published: Wednesday, 30th October 2019 -
Beat the Street Swindon enters final few weeks
Swindon’s six-week long Beat the Street challenge has reached a grand total of 187,000 miles as the game enters its ‘Go Active’ week.
Published: Thursday, 24th October 2019 -
Art tour’s success sees Civic welcome new exhibition
The Council’s Civic building has become a new home for a selection of items in Swindon’s prized art collection.
Published: Monday, 21st October 2019 -
STEAM Museum is first stop for Council’s new art tour
A new pop-up art exhibition has officially opened at the STEAM Museum today (19 Sept).
Published: Friday, 20th September 2019 -
Swindon’s iconic STEAM Museum prepares for 007 Christmas celebrations
It’s just 105 days until Christmas and staff at Swindon’s STEAM Museum are already jingling their bells.
Published: Tuesday, 10th September 2019 -
Take a trip down the rabbit hole as open-air theatre returns to Lydiard Park
Families can once again experience open-air theatre in the beautiful surroundings of Lydiard Park this Friday (2 August).
Published: Tuesday, 30th July 2019 -
Great Western Railway’s invention and innovation revealed in new exhibition
A brand new exhibition exploring the inventions and ideas that shaped the Great Western Railway will launch at STEAM on Friday (26 July).
Published: Tuesday, 23rd July 2019 -
All Aboard for Summer Holiday £1 Offer at STEAM
The school holidays are almost here and that can mean only one thing – that children can visit the STEAM Museum for just £1.
Published: Tuesday, 16th July 2019 -
Open-air theatre makes its return to Lydiard Park
Lydiard Park will kick-start a national tour of Shakespeare’s most magical and romantic comedy of them all, A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Published: Wednesday, 19th June 2019 -
Dads go free this weekend at STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway
Dads and grandads can celebrate Father’s Day in style with free entry to STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway this weekend (Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 June).
Published: Thursday, 13th June 2019 -
Lydiard Park's Walled Garden opening for the National Garden Scheme this Sunday
Lydiard Park’s ornamental fruit and flower Walled Garden is open for charity this Sunday (June 9) from 11am to 4pm, as part of The National Garden Scheme.
Published: Friday, 7th June 2019 -
Speed into STEAM this Easter holiday
Children will be able to take part in some special activities to coincide with a new exhibition that is opening at STEAM over the Easter holidays.
Published: Friday, 5th April 2019 -
New exhibition at STEAM looks at the GWR’s race to become the world’s fastest
A brand new exhibition charting the Great Western Railway’s (GWR) drive to be the fastest railway in the world will launch at STEAM on Saturday (6 April).
Published: Thursday, 4th April 2019 -
Have an eggstremely cracking Easter at Lydiard Park
The Easter holidays are just around the corner and a whole host of activities for all the family will be taking place at Lydiard Park.
Published: Thursday, 28th March 2019 -
Lydiard Park celebrates 75 years of public ownership
Lydiard Park is building up to a special anniversary year with the launch of two new exhibitions.
Published: Monday, 18th March 2019 -
Council unveils bold proposals to protect town’s treasured artefacts
Swindon Borough Council can for the first time reveal exciting new plans to enable the town’s cultural sphere to grow and flourish.
Published: Wednesday, 13th March 2019 -
Council agrees deal in principle to sell freehold of County Ground to football club and supporters’ group
Swindon Borough Council has agreed a deal in principle to sell the freehold of the town’s football stadium.
Published: Tuesday, 5th March 2019 -
Cyclists are wheely pleased with slick Flyer routes
Significant upgrades to Swindon’s cycling and pedestrian routes have been completed, and local cyclists are delighted.
Published: Tuesday, 5th March 2019 -
Work to start on new Council-backed sports facilities at County Ground
Swindon Town legend John Trollope and the High Sherriff of Wiltshire Nicky Alberry broke ground on where state-of-the-art sports facilities will be built at the County Ground.
Published: Thursday, 31st January 2019 -
Time on Trial: new exhibition at STEAM explores the story of locomotive speed trials
A new railway exhibition is open at STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway, Swindon which lifts the lid on the rivalry that drove the big four railway companies in the early 1900s to be the fastest.
Published: Wednesday, 30th January 2019 -
Step into Christmas at STEAM
Christmas will come early at Swindon’s STEAM museum with market stalls, musical entertainment and Santa bringing festive cheer to visitors next weekend.
Published: Thursday, 22nd November 2018 -
Park and Ride service to serve Outlet Centre and STEAM in run-up to Christmas
Shoppers visiting the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Centre Swindon in the run-up to Christmas will be able to take advantage of a new park and ride service, which has been introduced to help ease congestion in the local area.
Published: Thursday, 22nd November 2018 -
Lydiard House steps back in time for Christmas display
Visitors to Lydiard House will be able to step back in time and experience what the decorated halls would have been like in Georgian times over the festive season.
Published: Wednesday, 21st November 2018 -
Full Steam Ahead to Half-term
A whole heap of fun and educational activities are on offer at the STEAM Museum this October half-term.
Published: Wednesday, 24th October 2018 -
Council’s First World War Tommy statue goes on a tour of Swindon
People of all ages and from all parts of Swindon have the chance to pay their respects to the fallen now that a life-size soldier has begun a tour of the Borough.
Published: Thursday, 18th October 2018 -
Final week of Beat the Street could see Swindon set a new record
Swindonians have run to the moon, it has been confirmed.
Published: Thursday, 18th October 2018 -
LEGO® Adventures Coming to STEAM Museum
Swindon’s STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway will soon be opening its doors to a weekend full of LEGO® action and adventure at the Great Western Brick Show.
Published: Friday, 28th September 2018 -
Access work for new County Ground sports facility underway
A new state-of-the-art £2.2m Community ‘Club Hub’ facility on the County Ground recreational ground has moved a step closer with the start of access road improvements leading on to the site.
Published: Friday, 14th September 2018 -
Museum and Art Gallery exhibition to mark special centenary
A hundred years after the guns fell silent at the end of the First World War, Swindon Museum and Art Gallery is hosting a new exhibition exploring the impact of the conflict on the landscape and people of Wiltshire.
Published: Tuesday, 11th September 2018 -
Swindon to host a giant walking and cycling game this autumn
Thousands of residents will compete against each other to see if their school, community or business can walk, run or cycle the furthest as part of a Borough-wide game that will launch this autumn.
Published: Tuesday, 21st August 2018 -
It’s coming home! Edwardian locomotive to return to Swindon
A 113-year-old engine is to return home to the STEAM Museum this summer.
Published: Friday, 10th August 2018 -
New exhibition at STEAM explores the historic branding of the GWR
A brand new exhibition focusing on the history of the Great Western Railway has opened at STEAM for the summer holidays.
Published: Wednesday, 1st August 2018 -
Prestigious Green Flag Award places Lydiard Park among the very best open spaces
Lydiard park is among a record-breaking 1,883 parks and green spaces across the UK that have received a prestigious Green Flag Award.
Published: Tuesday, 24th July 2018 -
Open-air theatre returns to Lydiard Park
Lydiard Park will kick-start a national tour of one of Oscar Wilde’s wittiest comedies.
Published: Tuesday, 17th July 2018
