United KingdomSwindon ( ) is a town in Wiltshire, England. At the time of the 2021 census, the population of the built-up area was 224,942, making it the largest settlement in the county. Located at the northeastern edge of the South West England region, Swindon lies on the M4 corridor, 84 miles (135 km) to the west of London and 36 miles (57 km) to the east of Bristol. The Cotswolds lie just to the town's north and the North Wessex Downs lie just to the town's south.
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Climate in Swindon
Best time to visit: May–Aug
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Day trips and nearby cities from Swindon
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Swindon; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripOxford
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42 km≈ 50 min
Day tripCheltenham
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42 km≈ 50 min
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Bath
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45 km≈ 50 min
Day tripGloucester
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46 km≈ 55 min
Day tripBristol
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57 km≈ 1 h 5 min
Day tripReading
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58 km≈ 1 h 5 min
Day tripBasingstoke
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59 km≈ 1 h 10 min
Day tripHigh Wycombe
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72 km≈ 1 h 25 min
From Swindon you can reach Oxford (42 km), Cheltenham (42 km), Bath (45 km), Gloucester (46 km) and Bristol (57 km) in about 50 min to 1 h 5 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Swindon
The most pleasant months are May to Aug, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 7°C in November.
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Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.