The lovingly restored house lies in 260 acres of 18th Century parkland and was the ancestral home of the Viscounts Bolingbroke. The park welcomes visitors throughout the year where they can wander through the elegant ground floor apartments and view the fascinating 17th century painted window, which contains over a hundred pieces of glass exquisitely painted with flowers, figures and mythical creatures. This lavish country estate is a sight not to be missed when visiting Swindon.
NATIONAL MONUMENTS RECORD CENTRE
This magnificent building houses the archive of England's heritages. This includes over 10 million photographs, drawings and other documents recording the archaeology and architecture of England.
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
This award winning museum is located in the old railway works buildings in Swindon. Here you can learn why Swindon is famous for buiding the world's greatest steam locomotives and with interactive displays such as the child friendly simulated footplate ride this truely is an attaction to suit all ages.
SWINDON ART GALLERY
The Swindon Collection houses one of the most significant compilations, outside the Tate Gallery, of 20th Century British Art. Works by Nicholson, Moore, Lowry, Sunderland and Hodgkin can all be viewed.
SWINDON DESIGNER OUTLET
At Swindon Designer Outlet you will find the labels you love, at discounted prices and is located in the splendidly restored Victorian buildings of the Great Western Railway works.
