Nightlife in Swindon
Swindon has two distinct centres for a night out, the Old Town on the hill and the newer town centre below. Here is how they differ.
Old Town
The Old Town, on the hill south of the centre, is where Swindon began, and Wood Street and Devizes Road are its main streets for bars and restaurants. It has a more relaxed, grown up feel than the town centre and suits a longer evening of food and drink.
The Old Town, on the hill south of the centre, is where Swindon began, and Wood Street and Devizes Road are its main streets for bars and restaurants.
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Regent Circus and the town centre
Regent Circus, at the top of Regent Street, brings together a cinema, restaurants and bars in one place, and the streets of the town centre around it carry the busier, later venues. It is the livelier option at the weekend.
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Moving between the two
Old Town and the town centre are within walking distance, but the walk between them is uphill one way, and after dark most people take a taxi. Picking one area for the night keeps things simple.
Old Town and the town centre are within walking distance, but the walk between them is uphill one way, and after dark most people take a taxi.
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Swindon, Bath or London
Trains from Swindon reach London Paddington in about an hour and Bath and Bristol in well under that, so Swindon is an easy base for a night elsewhere. Check the last train back before you set out.
Trains from Swindon reach London Paddington in about an hour and Bath and Bristol in well under that, so Swindon is an easy base for a night elsewhere.
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Getting home safely, and planning around a booking
Use a licensed taxi from a rank or booked in advance, check the badge and the licence plate, and share the journey with a friend. If your night is built around an appointment, allow extra time and keep your phone charged. As everywhere on the site, this guide is for adults aged 18 and over.
Use a licensed taxi from a rank or booked in advance, check the badge and the licence plate, and share the journey with a friend.
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Swindon areas worth knowing
- Wood StreetThe heart of the Old Town, with bars and restaurants
- Devizes RoadRestaurants and bars running south from Old Town
- Regent CircusCinema, restaurants and bars in one place
- Regent StreetThe main street of the town centre
- Swindon stationFast trains to London, Bath and Bristol
Frequently asked questions
Old Town is more relaxed and better for food and conversation. The town centre is livelier and later at the weekend.
Yes, it is not far, but it is uphill to the Old Town, and most people take a taxi after dark.
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