Free things to do in Swindon
5 genuinely free places in and around Swindon, Wiltshire — each with an honest receipt for what the day really costs once parking and lunch are counted.
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ParkVerifiedCoate Water Country Park
Lake, splash park and woodland on the eastern edge — free entry, you just pay to park.
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Coate Water Country Park
Lake, splash park and woodland on the eastern edge — free entry, you just pay to park.
Coate Water Country Park
Swindon, Wiltshire
Lake, splash park and woodland on the eastern edge — free entry, you just pay to park.
Country park car park ~£1.50/hr
Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.
ParkVerifiedLydiard Park
Georgian house grounds and lake west of town — parkland and trails are free; the house interior is paid.
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Lydiard Park
Georgian house grounds and lake west of town — parkland and trails are free; the house interior is paid.
Lydiard Park
Swindon, Wiltshire
Georgian house grounds and lake west of town — parkland and trails are free; the house interior is paid.
Lydiard Park car park ~£2/hr
Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.
ChurchVerifiedOld Town & Christ Church
The hilltop parish church and Victorian streets above the railway town — free to look inside the church.
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Old Town & Christ Church
The hilltop parish church and Victorian streets above the railway town — free to look inside the church.
Old Town & Christ Church
Swindon, Wiltshire
The hilltop parish church and Victorian streets above the railway town — free to look inside the church.
Wood Street car parks ~£1.50/hr
Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.
WoodlandVerifiedShaw Forest Park
Community woodland on a restored landfill — trails, wildlife and open sky on the western edge.
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Shaw Forest Park
Community woodland on a restored landfill — trails, wildlife and open sky on the western edge.
Shaw Forest Park
Swindon, Wiltshire
Community woodland on a restored landfill — trails, wildlife and open sky on the western edge.
Forest Park Way car park
Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.
WalkVerifiedWilts & Berks Canal Walk
Restored canal sections on the town fringe — flat towpath miles for an easy afternoon.
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Wilts & Berks Canal Walk
Restored canal sections on the town fringe — flat towpath miles for an easy afternoon.
Wilts & Berks Canal Walk
Swindon, Wiltshire
Restored canal sections on the town fringe — flat towpath miles for an easy afternoon.
Street parking near Westlecot
Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.
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