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Swindon was named an Expanded Town under the Town Development Act 1952 and this led to a major increase in its population. In the 2001 census the population of the Swindon urban area was 155,432, while around 184,000 lived in the borough, which includes the large villages of Highworth and Wroughton. (Source: Wikipedia) |
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Mental Health Cash Boost for Swindon Youngsters
Posted: 03/02/2008 13:10:42
Swindon Borough Council is one of 25 local authorities that have been selected to be a pathfinder for the Targeted Mental Health in Schools Project.
The council will receive over £700,000 from the...[ full story ]
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Police horses on streets of Swindon
Posted: 03/07/2007 09:17:16
Three police horses named Redland, Broadmead and Monty went on patrol with police officers in Swindon at the weekend...[ full story ]
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HRH Duke of Kent Visits The Museum of Computing
Posted: 19/04/2007 16:59:55
On Thursday 12th April, the Museum of Computing in Swindon welcomed its first royal visitor. His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent spent nearly forty minutes reviewing highlights of the Museum's three t...[ full story ]
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Swindon Bed and Breakfast
Bed and breakfast in Swindon and the surrounding Wiltshire area. B and B accommodation and guest houses in Swindon and nearby.
The Fern Bed and Breakfast
Smart bed and breakfast accommodation in the heart of Swindon Town Centre. A cut above the rest, with its commitment to quality, comfort and design, including hot tub, luxury rooms (with wooden floors) TV/DVD at affordable prices.
The Lodge Guest House
Formally a large Victorian town house, The Lodge was sympathetically transformed into a small hotel in 1980 and has received a Four Star rating from VisitBritain.
Recently refurbished, this ivy clad building in the heart of town has been tastefully refurbished to compliment the building and provides nine well appointed ensuite bedrooms, an attractive conservatory dining room and ample secure car parking.
The Bell Hotel
The Bell Hotel is a family run business, we aim to offer the best service possible. All our guests are treated as members of the family to ensure that you enjoy your stay as much as possible.
Express, by Holiday Inn
Long Stay rates available, can seat conferences up to 50 theatre style, 134 bedrooms all ensuite, weekend packages available, hen parties, etc
Blunsdon House Hotel
Blunsdon House Hotel is set in extensive private grounds where panoramic views across the vales of Cricklade and beyond can be enjoyed.
Blunsdon House Hotel originated soon after the Bath and West Agricultural Show was held at Swindon in late 1957, when farmers Peter & Zan Clifford took in bed & breakfast customers to help out a friend. The guest house became a licensed country club in 1960, and then a fully licensed hotel in 1962. We have climbed through hotel ratings of listed, approved, one, two and three star, to become the first four star hotel in the county of Wiltshire.
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Swindon Web Design
Web design service for businesses and individuals in Swindon and the surrounding area
Business Insurance Wiltshire
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Commatic Limited, Web Design and Hosting
Commatic Limited. Supplies Web design, hosting and programming services throughout the UK and Eire.
Horizon Cottages
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The Balnave Gallery
The Balnave Gallery is established in the heart of Old Town, Swindon and now also at The Wharf in Newbury. We have built a reputation as the leading Art Gallery in the area specialising in affordable and collectable signed Limited Editions, Silkscreens and Original work.
The Apartment
For a truly unique experience "The Apartment" can cater to all your needs.
From small parties to large corporate functions of up to 750 we are positive that The Apartment''s location and settings are perfect for any party or event.
With an exclusive VIP lounge, Club and cocktail bar, Raised stage, Lounge & restaurant, our promotion team can co-ordinate any themed event from Live Comedy Acts to Las Vegas style casino evenings to meet the requirements of all you staff regardless of age or tastes.
Joy Sherwood Property Management
We are a long established, reputable and successful business specialising in the management of residential property in Swindon and surrounding areas.
We provide a caring and personal service to both Landlords and Tenants. We aim to ensure that Landlords will have peace of mind and financial security when letting their property and Tenants will have a pleasant and trouble free tenancy. We deal with both investment and private Landlords and private and corporate Tenants.
Richard James Estate Agents
Established in 1991, Richard James Estate Agents is an independently owned and operated estate agency with its offices specialising in the sale of quality homes in Swindon and the surrounding villages.
We''''ve built our success and our reputation on providing the highest quality service and giving honest, professional and practical advice. These things matter to us, because they matter to you.
Castles - Swindon Estate Agents
Swindon Estate Agents Castles are extremely passionate about selling houses and arranging mortgages, and our highly motivated team of property professionals are on hand 6 days a week to ensure that our clients and customers expectations are not only met but exceeded.
Spring Heating and Plumbing
Welcome to Spring Heating and Plumbing, your local CORGI registered plumbing and central heating engineer specialists.
Covering Swindon, we deal with all aspects of plumbing and gas work, from the simplest of leaky plumbing to the largest of heating installations.
Thring Townsend Lee and Pembertons
Thring Townsend Lee and Pembertons provides a balanced portfolio of commercial, agricultural and private client services in well-defined markets by specialist lawyers. With offices in Bath, Bristol, London and Swindon, and nearly 400 staff, the firm has an impressive national and international client base.
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Swindon Town Football Club
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Ashoka
With its convenient town centre location, contemporary design and fantastic menu Ashoka is the perfect venue for any occasion from business lunch to that special evening out.
- Contempoary indian cuisine
- Private parties for up to 80 people
- Town centre location
Shanghai Restaurant
Thai, Malaysian and Chinese Cuisine.
Swindon''s Shanghai restaurant beautifully illustrates the cilinary influences of the cosmopolitan eastern city it is named after.
Free parking at the rear of the restaurant.
La Dolce Vita - Italian Restaurant
La Dolce Vita Italian restaurant brings a taste of Italy to the heart of Swindon.
Recently extended to create a spacious and luxurious, yet atmospheric room for functions and parties, the restaurant now seats up to 200 in comfort, providing a typical Italian atmosphere and delicious, authentic Italian cuisine.
The Khyber - Authentic Indian Cuisine
Welcome to the newly refurbsihed Khyber, Wiltshire''s first Indian restaurant, owned and managed by the Ali family since 1962.
The Khyber has evolved over 40 years constantly broadening our menu to cater for the discerning palette of westerners.
La Casita - Mexican Restaurant and Takeaway
At la casita we take pride in providing excellent, home cooked food prepared from only the freshest ingredients in a warm and convivial atmosphere. Our menu offers a wide range of Mexican dishes based upon original recipes and incorporating traditional ingredients such as tortillas, New Mexico red chile spices, salsas, and exotic vegetables like avocados. Mexican cuisine is diverse and bold though not necessarily hot! (We cater to mild tastes too)!
Swindon Rendezvous
Chinese food is one of the healthiest. We cook using a combination of fresh, simple ingredients cooked in very little oil, retaining essential nutrients, minerals and vitamins. Our restaurant is locally renowned and we offer the most delicious oriental cuisine in a stylish contemporary setting - look forward to seeing you soon.
The Kings Bar and Restaurant
Situated in the old town of Swindon, "The Kings Bar and Restaurant" now has a brand new look. The decor has been renovated to bring the bar up to modern standards whilst enhancing the Victorian ambience of this grand old building. If you are after a great night out, a great dining experience or even hotel accommodation in the heart of Swindon, ''''The Kings'''' fits the bill.
Top quality food continues to be a major part of our operation here at The Kings. Every season our head chef creates a new menu to take advantage of the freshest produce. Here are our current bar & restaurant menus.
Mario's Restaurant
We offer a selection of Sicilian and Italian food and wine, in a warm and friendly cellar atmosphere. When it comes to the best Italian food in Swindon, Marios Sicilian Restaurant – the oldest Trattoria in the town – is second to none for flavour and atmosphere.
@fusion
at-fusion is Swindon''s newest Chinese buffet, bar and restaurant. We look forward to welcoming you to our spacious venue and serving you a great meal. Just look out for us where ''''Two For One'''' used to be.
Rafu's
Rafu’s Indian restaurants in Swindon, Shrivenham and Highworth offer quite simply, the best Indian cuisine to be found in the West Country. Right from the hearty welcome from either Rafu or his brother Safu, to the superb food and intimate ambience, eating at Rafu’s is a delight to behold. For vegetarians, the vegetable Pakora is surely the best you will ever taste.
The Biplob Tandoori Restaurant and Takeaway
Biplob (meaning revolution) originated in Bangladesh. We take pride in having presented Eastern cuisine in Swindon for the last 20 years.
Our award winning chef and managing teams work passionately to create delightful mouthwatering dishes. Use of authentic methods and indigenous spices and ingredients are the key to this art. With dishes from a traditional Indian menu and firm favourites to the unusual and exotic, we hope to excite your taste buds.
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Steam - Museum Of The Great Western Railway
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway is housed in a beautifully restored Grade II railway building in the heart of the former Swindon railway works.
The Museum tells the story of the men and women who built, operated and travelled on the Great Western Railway - ''''God’s Wonderful Railway'''' - a railway network that, through the pioneering vision and genius of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, was regarded as the most advanced in the world.
Swindon Designer Outlet Village
Europe's largest covered designer oulet.
Housed in the beautifully restored railway works, 105 stores offer all the labels you love.
Large car park and served by local transport.
Opening hours (please phone to confirm latest details):
Monday- Friday 10am - 8pm,
Saturday 10am - 7pm, Sunday 10am* - 5pm
* larger stores opening at 11am
Bank Holidays - 10am-6pm (Closed Christmas Day)
Swindon Designer Outlet,
Kemble Drive,
Swindon,
Wiltshire,
SN2 2DY
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