Events news
Council marks VE Day with flag raising ceremony
Local people joined senior leaders of Swindon Borough Council at a special flag-raising ceremony on VE Day to mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War today (8 May).
Published: Thursday, 8th May 2025-
Cracking show Gromit! Wrong Trousers to play at STEAM Museum
Everyone’s favourite cheese-loving duo will be arriving at Swindon's STEAM Museum later this year in a live performance of Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers.
Published: Wednesday, 5th March 2025 -
Residents support Council during Rest Centre training exercise
Swindon Borough Council thanks residents, staff and local partners for their involvement in a recent Rest Centre training exercise.
Published: Monday, 14th October 2024 -
Fun for all the family at Lydiard Park Easter Egg Trail
Lydiard Park’s popular Easter Egg Trail will once again provide fun for all the family on Easter Sunday (31 March).
Published: Friday, 15th March 2024 -
Cost of living roadshows to help Swindon residents access support and advice
A raft of organisations will come together in five locations across Swindon in June to help people with their finances.
Published: Friday, 26th May 2023 -
10 Warm and Welcome Spaces now open in Swindon in time for the winter
Warm and Welcome Spaces are existing spaces that are being promoted across Swindon this winter, and are available to anyone.
Published: Monday, 14th November 2022 -
Kids can visit Lydiard House Museum for just £1 this summer
Swindon’s Lydiard House has a host of activities for the family to enjoy this summer, from historic games to new exhibitions.
Published: Friday, 22nd July 2022 -
Celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at two special events this week
Lydiard Park will host a weekend of Jubilee celebrations this week to celebrate 70 years on the throne for Her Majesty The Queen.
Published: Monday, 30th May 2022 -
Swindon fans encouraged to do their bit to tackle COVID-19 ahead of County Ground return
Thousands of fans will return to the County Ground tomorrow (14 Aug) to welcome their new-look Swindon Town side in their first League Two home fixture following relegation last season.
Published: Friday, 13th August 2021 -
Swindon’s STEAM Museum to reopen on 17 September
STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway has announced plans to reopen its doors to the public.
Published: Tuesday, 15th September 2020
