Hotels in Swindon, United Kingdom
Leonardo Hotel Swindon
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Swindon
Located in the north of Wiltshire, Swindon was mentioned in the Doomsday Book, but it was the arrival of the Great Western Railway in 1840 that began its growth and transformed it into the busy market town it is today. A popular commuter hub thanks to its train links to London, it is also a rich cultural town, home to the headquarters of the National Trust and English Heritage’s National Monument Record Centre. With a number of hotels in Swindon, select somewhere central and comfortable in Leonardo Hotel Swindon.
Get your bearings
With the arrival of the railway having transformed Swindon, it makes sense to start your trip with a visit to STEAM, Museum of the Great Western Railway, which is located in a Grade II listed former railway building. Documenting the men and women who built it, as well as engineering icon Isambard Kingdom Brunel who conceived it, it’s a fascinating glimpse into the town’s origins, where you can see everything from locomotives to memorabilia.
Don’t miss
With a busy high street, a designer outlet and the Brunel Shopping Centre, Swindon offers a multitude of opportunities to indulge in retail therapy. Elsewhere, you can find culture hits at both the Swindon Museum and Art Gallery, the Swindon Arts Centre and the Wyvern Theatre, which hosts a mix of touring productions each month.
While you’re there
On the south-east corner of the town you’ll find Coate Water Country Park, a 56-acre reservoir built in the 1820s. Today, it’s a local nature reserve and a Site of Specific Scientific Interest thanks to its population of wildlife and wildflower meadows, and makes for a charming walk. If you want more of a close-up of the natural world, Studley Grange Butterfly World, Craft Village and Farm Park offers a range of entertainment for the family, including a soft play area and a miniature zoo where you can meet the resident meerkats.
Located in the north of Wiltshire, Swindon was mentioned in the Doomsday Book, but it was the arrival of the Great Western Railway in 1840 that began its growth and transformed it into the busy market town it is today. A popular commuter hub thanks to its train links to London, it is also a rich cultural town, home to the headquarters of the National Trust and English Heritage’s National Monument Record Centre. With a number of hotels in Swindon, select somewhere central and comfortable in Leonardo Hotel Swindon.
Get your bearings
With the arrival of the railway having transformed Swindon, it makes sense to start your trip with a visit to STEAM, Museum of the Great Western Railway, which is located in a Grade II listed former railway building. Documenting the men and women who built it, as well as engineering icon Isambard Kingdom Brunel who conceived it, it’s a fascinating glimpse into the town’s origins, where you can see everything from locomotives to memorabilia.
Don’t miss
With a busy high street, a designer outlet and the Brunel Shopping Centre, Swindon offers a multitude of opportunities to indulge in retail therapy. Elsewhere, you can find culture hits at both the Swindon Museum and Art Gallery, the Swindon Arts Centre and the Wyvern Theatre, which hosts a mix of touring productions each month.
While you’re there
On the south-east corner of the town you’ll find Coate Water Country Park, a 56-acre reservoir built in the 1820s. Today, it’s a local nature reserve and a Site of Specific Scientific Interest thanks to its population of wildlife and wildflower meadows, and makes for a charming walk. If you want more of a close-up of the natural world, Studley Grange Butterfly World, Craft Village and Farm Park offers a range of entertainment for the family, including a soft play area and a miniature zoo where you can meet the resident meerkats.
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About the City
Yes, Swindon is worth a visit, especially if you enjoy railway history, shopping at the Designer Outlet, and access to nearby attractions like the Cotswolds, Avebury Stone Circle, and Stonehenge.
Highlights include the STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway, the Swindon Designer Outlet, and Lydiard Park, a historic estate with gardens and a lake.
Day one: visit the STEAM Museum, shop at Swindon Designer Outlet, and explore the town centre. Day two: relax in Lydiard Park and take a day trip into the Cotswolds.
Swindon is best known for its railway heritage as the former hub of the Great Western Railway, and today for its Designer Outlet shopping and proximity to the Cotswolds.
Yes, Swindon is just 20–30 minutes from popular Cotswolds villages like Cirencester, Bibury, and Burford, making it a convenient base for day trips.
The Swindon Designer Outlet is one of the UK’s top outlet shopping destinations, with over 100 stores. The town centre also has shops, cafés, and markets.
Rainy-day options include the STEAM Museum, Museum of Computing, shopping at the Designer Outlet, or relaxing at Leonardo Hotel Swindon’s restaurant and bar.
Day trips include the Cotswolds, Avebury Stone Circle, Stonehenge, and the historic cities of Bath and Oxford, all under an hour away.
Lydiard Park is great for walks and picnics. The Cotswold Water Park (20 minutes away) offers cycling, walking, and water sports.
Family-friendly activities include the STEAM Museum, Lydiard Park, the Museum of Computing, and Cotswold Wildlife Park (a 30-minute drive).
Yes, Stonehenge is about a 50-minute drive from Swindon, making it a convenient base for day trips.
Lydiard Park is the main green space, with gardens, a lake, and play areas. The Coate Water Country Park is also popular for walks, birdwatching, and picnics.
Swindon has bars and restaurants in the Old Town, live shows at the Wyvern Theatre, and nightlife in the city centre.
Leonardo Hotels in the City
Leonardo Hotels operates the Leonardo Hotel Swindon, located in the town centre, just a short walk from the Designer Outlet, train station, and local attractions.
Nearby are the Swindon Designer Outlet, STEAM Museum, Wyvern Theatre, and Lydiard Park, all within a short walk or drive.
Yes, Leonardo Hotel Swindon is about a 10-minute walk from Swindon Station, which has direct trains to London, Bath, and Bristol.
The Designer Outlet is a 5-minute drive or 15-minute walk from the hotel.
London Paddington is about 1 hour by direct train from Swindon Station.
Hotel Features & Services
Yes, the hotel offers on-site parking (charges may apply), with additional public car parks nearby.
Yes, the hotel has 7 meeting and event rooms, suitable for business meetings, conferences, and private events.
Yes, Leonardo Hotel Swindon features a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner, plus a bar and lounge for drinks and snacks.
Yes, the hotel offers family-friendly rooms and connecting options.
Yes, Leonardo Hotel Swindon provides accessible rooms and facilities for guests with reduced mobility.
Yes, all rooms at the hotel are fully air-conditioned.
The hotel does not have its own gym or pool, but local leisure centres and the Cotswold Water Park offer fitness and sports options nearby.
Yes, with its central location, meeting spaces, and proximity to the Cotswolds, Leonardo Hotel Swindon is ideal for both business and leisure travellers.
