Cricklade
Railway
Links Page
The links alongside may be of interest to those who would like to spend more time in and around Swindon.
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Industrial Heritage
Steam Museum the museum of the Great Western Railway.
Crofton Pumping Station features the world's oldest working beam engine.
History
Avebury World Heritage Site: stone circle plus manor house and restored 17th centuary threashing barn.
Lydiard House and Park a small stately home and church in restored gardens and parkland.
Outdoors
Coate Water former canal reservoir, now a popular nature reserve and liesure facility.
Stanton Park 185 acre nature reserve of water and woodland, offering a one-mile circular walk.
Cotswold Water Park 150 man-made lakes offering an exceptionally wide range of outdoor and leisure activities.
Local Events
Marlborough Box Office web site with listings and links for many local events in the Marlborough / Swindon area.
Hospitality
Blunsdon House Hotel a recommended venue for dining and accomodation a few minutes from the railway.
Arkells Swindon's local brewery, owner of a number of excellent pubs.
Railway interests
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The Heritage Railway Association, with details of the UK's Heritage Railways |
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Swindon's Other Railway |