Swindon Village

Swindon Village

Swindon Village is both a village and a suburb in the spa town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. It is located northwest of Arle.

Features of Swindon Village include:

*A large park and playing field. This includes several football pitches, a cricket pitch and two pavillions.
*St. Lawrence's Church, which is located in the centre of the village. This dates from the 12th Century. Its bell tower has six unequally sized walls.
*The Village Hall. This features a large hall with a performance stage, several side rooms and a licensed bar. The bar is typically open for village residents on Friday nights and used for private functions on other nights.
*Swindon Village Primary School.
*Seasons Business and Leisure Complex (previously the Zurich Financial Services sports and social club).
*Gallagher Retail park. Retailers with premises here include Comet, DFS, Boots, Allied Carpets, Pets At Home, Next. A branch of the Sainsbury's supermarket chain is located adjacent to the site.

External links

* [http://www.hilliergenealogy.blogspot.com Hillier Genealogy] (Links to the 19th Century Humphris Family of Swindon, Gloucestershire)
* [http://www.cheltenham4u.co.uk/swindonvillage.asp?area=Swindon+Village%2C+Wyman%27s+Brook Swindon Village guide] (Cheltenham4u web site)


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