Swindon may not have the charm of Salisbury but it attracts plenty of tourists for two reasons - shopping and STEAM -the Great Western Railway Museum.
Have the best of both worlds as they are both right next door to each other and there's ample parking.
McArthur Glen Great Western Designer Outlet boasts more than 100 shops, many offering hugely discounted toys, clothes and household goods. Set in the former Brunel locomotive works, there's a railway theme with a plesant themed food court and the Hagley Hall locomotive on display.
When you've had enough of shopping, pop next door to STEAM, the story of the people who worked and ran the Great Western Railway.
Swindon has taken its railbuilding heritage for which it was once famous and used it to great effect , with all kinds of displays on the GWR. Visit the workshop where restoration projects are being carried out or learn about the days of steam.
