Prospect Place Conservation Area Swindon
Prospect Place Car Park, Prospect Place, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 3LJ
The Prospect Place Conservation Area was developed to provide housing, schools, shops, and churches for people working for the Great Western Railway company in Swindon during the 19th Century. Although small in scale the area has a rich history of non-conformism, artisan trading and small scale manufacturing reflected in the numerous architectural styles of the buildings.
In the 20th Century, the area developed a bohemian atmosphere of experimentation and politics which remains manifest today. The local trust offers two guided tours of the area that range from academic discourse to anecdotal stories of local people.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 14 September:
- 1400-1500
- Sunday 15 September:
- 1400-1500
Location & directions
Prospect Place Car Park, Prospect Place, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 3LJ
- Directions:
- Meet opposite BBC Wiltshire Broadcasting House
- Contact on day:
- Michael Gray
- Telephone number:
- +447415280405
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Using public footpaths and highways.
Additional information
Meet at Prospect Place Car Park Swindon SN1 3LJ
- Max no of people per tour:
- 20
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
