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Town Centre

SN1 – area guide

Town Centre
SN1Postcode
~55 minTo London Paddington
Swindon boroughLocal authority

Swindon town centre includes The Brunel, The Parade, Regent Circus and the main shopping, business, and transport hub. Residential is limited but there are apartments and housing in adjacent areas.

Character

Retail, offices, and transport. The Brunel has 110+ shops. Swindon station serves GWR to London and Bristol. Residential in surrounding streets and New Town area.

Transport

Swindon station (GWR). Buses to all areas. M4 J15 and J16. Park & ride. Walking to Designer Outlet.

Schools

Town centre is primarily commercial; schools are in surrounding neighbourhoods.

Things to do

The Brunel shopping, Swindon Designer Outlet, STEAM Museum, Wyvern Theatre, Museum & Art Swindon, Magic Roundabout. Our town centre shopping guide has the full list.

Last updated: 14 February 2026

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