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Wichelstowe

Wichelstowe

Wichelstowe is a suburb of Swindon, Wiltshire, England, approximately 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) south of the town centre. Situated between the M4 motorway and Old Town Railway Path, Wichelstowe has three neighbourhoods: East, Middle and West Wichel.

Development of Middle and West Wichel is ongoing. Once fully completed, the area will comprise up to 4,500 homes, employment space, public open space, shopping, community facilities for residents and various schools.

The partially restored Wilts and Berks Canal runs through Middle Wichel, and new stretches of canal have been built as far as East Wichel; these are intended to provide a new route for the canal, its original route through the centre of Swindon having been built over. Nearby areas include Okus and Old Town to the north, Croft to the east, Wroughton to the south, and Toothill and Freshbrook to the west.