About The City Brief Swindon

Your Personal Newsletter For All Local Events in Swindon

The City Brief connects Swindon residents by sharing what’s happening across the town each week. You can find storytelling events in Old Town, seasonal activities near Coate Water Country Park, and live music nights at The Core in West Swindon.

Weekly heritage rides run along the Swindon and Cricklade Railway from Central Swindon through Gorse Hill to Stanton Park. These train journeys offer views of green spaces like Hackpen Hill and access points for walkers. They also link with Murder Mystery nights held at railway stations in West Leaze or Toothill on weekends, where participants follow narrative-driven scenarios across platforms near Regent Circus.

Family-friendly treasure hunts occur around Stanton Park and Coate Water Country Park, locations that provide natural backdrops for outdoor games involving coded clues tied to local history. These events are supported by music nights hosted at The Core in West Swindon or live performances curated through the Swindon Arts Centre, drawing attendees from South Marston and Great Western Designer Outlet Village.

The STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway hosts educational talks during seasonal openings, its grounds also hosting intergenerational workshops on engineering heritage. Similarly, Lydiard Park becomes a focal point for food celebrations like the annual Great British Food Festival, where local vendors display produce from nearby market gardens and farms along M4 corridors.

Events unfold across varied spaces: commercial energy near Regent Circus during peak hours; quiet corners such as Gorse Hill or South Marston industrial zones hosting infrequent civic forums. Every venue reflects how citizens meet, beyond work, for conversation, culture, sport, or simply a shared moment with others nearby.

By highlighting what’s on, from monthly music nights in West Swindon to seasonal literary festivals, we aim to keep the civic pulse of Swindon clear and accessible without resorting to marketing clichés.

What we Cover

Each week The City Brief highlights events happening across Swindon – live music, theatre, food, family activities, markets and more.

Have a look at what's happening this week and this coming weekend.