Wanted to return to Swindon having lived here for a year 20 years ago, at that time it was a vibrant and busy town, on return it seemed to be a like a tired market town, lots of empty shops and everything seems to be dubbed "outlet", although the prices and shops werent as good as Bicester More

I live here as its affordable but the people are ill mannered, the shopping centre lacks culture and attracts the worng type of people and there really isnt anything to do unless you're happy with participating in activities that attract the benefit scroungers and the unmotivated! I know its rude but thats my opinion of the place. I used to... More

Moved away because I thought I could find better but couldn't wait to get back. Not the prettiest of places to live but it has every amenity you can think of and some you don't. You can never be bored and say there is nothing to do. More

I've been visiting Swindon for work purposes for 14 years. Apart from the GWR railway museum (which is well worth visiting) Swindon seems to me to be without redeeming features of any kind - social, architectural, historical or cultural. Others may have found attractions and virtues which have escaped me. I do hope so. Very sorry, Swindon, but there it... More

we were well impressed by the town shopping areas and restaurants More

Very silent, calm place to live. Amazing weather and crime rate is negligible. More

Swindon is a town that has suffered from under investment in the past. The town is now benefiting from its rapid growth and investment from new business. As the home of the railway, it has many venues worthy of a visit. The Railway Village also has the hospital provided by Brunel for the railway workers which formed the blue print... More

Seriously the place should be razed. No obvious centre. Traffic is terrible despite the "MAgic Roundabout" and it has no tourism interest at all. More

I live in Cirencester, so Swindon and Cheltenham are the main places to go for shopping. Personally i quite like Swindon, quick and easy to get to, with quite a few shops i like to go in. More