There's much more to Swindon than it's interesting solutions to traffic congestion and the fact that it was the birthplace for Melinda Messenger, Mark Lamaar and Diana Dors.
As well as its terrific location on the M4 corridor and major employers (including Honda, Motorola and Zurich) Swindon has a good selection of tourist attractions and recreational facilities. Swindon is particularly well regarded for it's shops... Visitors are encouraged to 'shop till they drop' at the McArthur Glen Designer Outlet that consists of over 100 designer-label shops.
Visitors that are looking for a more traditional selection of shops should head for Old Town where the quirky, specialist shops (together with an olde-worlde feel) make for a great shopping experience.
This toy shop specialises in toys that are designed to occupy children's hands and minds.
A specialist nursery store that caters for everything from pregnancy to baby, and on to toddler.
This toy shop sells a great selection of wooden jigsaws, many of which are brightly coloured to appeal to younger children.
Huge selection of nursery ranges with products from leading makers. Includes prams, puschairs, highchairs and car seats.
Specialises in high quality wooden toys for all ages and all budgets. They especially love all the creative items from Little Experience toys.
A family run traditional baby clothing and toy shop.
A massive selection of branded toys, cycles, and games.
A family-run business based in Dorset.