Swindon Town away guide — County Ground

Upcoming home fixtures

Seasonal calendar

Swindon Carnival — Summer carnival in the town centre can add to traffic near the station.
M4 roadworks — Autumn maintenance work on the M4 corridor can add delays for drivers approaching junctions 15/16.

Bus from Swindon station — Regular buses run towards the County Ground, quicker than the walk.
Walk from town centre — A straightforward 20-minute walk through the town centre.
Driving — M4 J15 or J16, then follow signs; street parking near the ground is available but limited.

The Rolleston Arms — Traditional pub near the ground, well used to away support. Map
Swindon town centre cafés — A good spread of options near the station for those arriving early. Map
Ground concourse — Standard matchday fare, efficient in the away end. Map

STEAM Museum

Railway heritage museum telling the story of the Great Western Railway, close to the outlet centre.

Swindon Designer Outlet

Shopping centre in a converted railway works, a short walk from the station.

Coate Water Country Park

Large park and lake, a pleasant spot for a pre-match walk.

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners the locals keep to themselves.

The Kicking Donkey
Backstreet pub away from the busier town-centre options.
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Old Town Swindon
The original hilltop town centre, quieter and more characterful than the modern centre.
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Lydiard Park
Historic house and parkland on the edge of town, little-visited by away fans.
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Transport alert

Standard Saturday

Nothing unusual in the Swindon diary for this date. Book advance rail tickets 12 weeks out and check the operator's works page the Monday before.

Ground note

The County Ground sits in a residential area — parking restrictions are tightly enforced on matchdays.

Ground note

Swindon's road layout, with its famous 'Magic Roundabout', can confuse first-time drivers.