Swindon is one of cities in
United Kingdom situated some 20 km east of
Wooton Bassett and 150 km from
the capital. The population of Swindon is about 185,700 people (census of 2008). Swindon is a popular tourist destination thanks to its ancient roads and tracks.
Lyneham (IATA: LYE) is the nearest airport to Swindon, situated just 30 km to the south-west.
Tourist attractions in Swindon
The Magic Roundabout in Swindon, England was constructed in 1972 and consists of five mini-roundabouts arranged around a sixth central, anti-clockwise roundabout. It is located near the County Ground, home of Swindon Town F. C. Its name comes from the popular children's television series The Magic Roundabout. In 2009 it was voted the fourth scariest junction in Britain, in a poll by Britannia Rescue.
Have you seen everything in Swindon already? Let's have a look on the surroundings. If you're visiting the area, you may want to check out something from the following list:
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