Swindon or Swindon Village is both a village and a
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in the
spa town
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of
Cheltenham
Cheltenham () is a historic spa town and borough adjacent to the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire, England. Cheltenham became known as a health and holiday spa town resort following the discovery of mineral springs in 1716, and claims to be the mo ...
, in the
Cheltenham
Cheltenham () is a historic spa town and borough adjacent to the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire, England. Cheltenham became known as a health and holiday spa town resort following the discovery of mineral springs in 1716, and claims to be the mo ...
district, in the county of
Gloucestershire
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, England. It is located northwest of
Arle.
The Swindon parish had a population of 1,778 according to the 2011 census.
Landmarks
*A park and playing field, which includes football pitches, a cricket pitch and two pavilions.
*The Church of St Lawrence, which is in the centre of the village. The church dates from the 12th Century. Its bell tower has six unequally sized walls.
*The Village Hall, which contains a hall with a performance stage, a side room and a licensed bar, all of which are used for private and community.
*Swindon Village Primary School.
*Seasons Business and Leisure Complex (previously the
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sports and social club and originally the
Eagle Star Sports and Social Club), and used for training by
Cheltenham Town Football Club.
References
External links
Swindon Village guide(Cheltenham4u web site)
Areas of Cheltenham
Villages in Gloucestershire
Civil parishes in Gloucestershire
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