Wroughton is a village and civil parish southwest of Swindon, with a mix of historic village character and modern housing. It has a strong community, good schools, and the Science Museum's large-object storage at Wroughton Airfield.
Character
Village high street with shops, pub, and church. Science Museum Store at the former RAF Wroughton airfield. Popular with families and those seeking village life with Swindon access.
Transport
Buses to Swindon town centre. A361 to Marlborough. M4 J15 and J16. Car useful for rural access.
Schools
Wroughton Primary and others. Secondary: Swindon schools; Ridgeway School (Cricklade) for some.
Ofsted reports · School catchment maps (Swindon.gov.uk)
Things to do
Science Museum Store (open days), village pub, countryside walks, Barbury Castle. Lydiard Park and Coate Water within reach.
Browse properties
Rightmove · Zoopla
Also in SN4
Last updated: 14 February 2026