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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Swindon

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Swindon, England

Updated December 26, 2016

Unusual Attractions in Swindon

Swindon, England

Britain's Secret Underground Bunkers

There are hundreds of secret WWII bases hidden in British forests. Built to fight a Nazi invasion, they remained unknown for decades.

Swindon, England

Swindon Magic Roundabout

This hilarious English intersection is an automotive whirlpool.

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Wiltshire, England

Barbury Castle

This strategically placed hill fort has served defensive forces from the Iron Age up until the 20th century.

4 miles from Swindon

Wiltshire, England

Hackpen White Horse

England's only square-dimension hill horse was built to celebrate Queen Victoria's coronation.

5 miles from Swindon

Oxfordshire, England

Uffington White Horse

The granddaddy of English geoglyphs dates back to the late Bronze Age.

9 miles from Swindon

Avebury, England

The Red Lion

The only pub in the world surrounded by an ancient stone circle.

9 miles from Swindon

Wiltshire, England

Avebury

The largest stone circle in the world has ended up bringing up more questions than it has answered.

9 miles from Swindon

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