GWR Factory Tour

The Swindon Designer Outlet consists of the Grade II Joseph Armstrong Workshops constructed for the Great Western Railway in Swindon. Our tour takes you on a journey of the premises and ancillary buildings and gives you a flavour of what it was like to work in the factory during this period and beyond. Using photographs and memories provided by ex-workers we paint a picture of how the factory was so influential to everyday life in Swindon. Especially the neighbouring district of Rodbourne where the majority of the population worked in the factory through the years. The history of the works iconic hooter is also illustrated and its impact on everyday life in Swindon and the wider industrial scene in the country.

The time taken for the tour is approx. 2 hours and the meeting place is the Reception Area at the Kemble Drive entrance at 1000 hrs.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:

1000

Location & directions

Designer Outlet main entrance, Kemble Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2DY

Directions:

10 minutes walk from Swindon Station or park in the Designer Outlet North carpark

Contact on day:

Gordon Shaw

Telephone number:

+447766138229

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

To book a place contact Gordon Shaw at: E: [email protected] or T: 07766 138229

Booking contact name:

Gordon Shaw

Booking telephone number:

+447766138229

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking opens:

08 Aug 2024 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

14 Sep 2024 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

If you require wheelchair access please phone Gordon Shaw beforehand to discuss

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

15

Est. tour duration:

2 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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