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Swindon Museum

interesting displays on local history, geology and archaeology, Open: M-Sa: 10AM-5PM; Sun: 2PM-5PM.

Swindon Art Gallery

very important collection of 20th century British Art and includes work by Henry Moore and L.S. Lowry.

Steam: The Great Western Railway Museum

Kemble Drive,SN2 2TA. This museum is located in a restored railway works building. The building is a treat in itself. As well as having a wealth of information about the railways, it also is an invaluable source of social history. There are plenty of events for children, and it is right next to the 'Shopping Village' outlet centre, and the National Trust Headquarters, so anyone in the family who doesn't want to visit the museum has plenty of other options. Both the Steam Museum and the National Trust centre have excellent shops and cafes.

Wilts & Berks Canal

built between 1795 and 1810 very little of this canal now remains. It's course can be traced by following Canal Street from Kingshill into the town centre but the section between Kingshill Road and the M4 was partially restored a few years ago and is popular wih Dog walkers and cyclists.

Coate Water

was originally built to supply water to the Wilts & Berks Canal but is now a popular country park.

January - February
September - December

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