English Heritage sites near Swindon Parish
HALESOWEN ABBEY
9 miles from Swindon Parish
Remains of abbey founded by King John in the 13th century.
WHITE LADIES PRIORY
11 miles from Swindon Parish
Ruins of the late 12th century church of a small nunnery of 'white ladies' or Augustinian Canonesses. Charles II hid nearby in 1651, before moving to Boscobel House.
BOSCOBEL HOUSE AND THE ROYAL OAK
11 miles from Swindon Parish
Enjoy a day out at Boscobel House and its famous The Royal Oak as you discover one of the most dramatic escape stories in English History. Visitors can explore the restored oak pasture and orchard, get hands-on with history in the house, meet the farmyard animals and have fun in the play area.
J. W. EVANS SILVER FACTORY
13 miles from Swindon Parish
Established in 1881, J. W. Evans is one of the most complete surviving historic factories in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter.
IRON BRIDGE
14 miles from Swindon Parish
The world’s first iron bridge was erected over the River Severn here in 1779 by Abraham Darby III. Costing over £6000, the bridge was cast in his Coalbrookdale foundry, using 378 tons of iron.
WENLOCK PRIORY
16 miles from Swindon Parish
Tranquil ruins in lovely setting. Re-founded by the Normans as a priory. Unusual washing fountain with 12th century carvings, extravagantly decorated chapter house, topiary-filled cloister garden.
Churches in Swindon Parish
Swindon S.John the Evangelist
Church Road
Swindon
Dudley
01902 476843
http://www.himleyandswindonchurches.org
St. John's Church in the village of Swindon in South Staffordshire is set in the midst of beautiful countryside. We have a small, friendly and loyal congregation. Our teaching and study events are shared with St. Michael's Himley and we are part of the Smestow Vale Team Ministry which includes: Wombourne, Trysull and Bobbington.
Pubs in Swindon Parish
Green Man Inn
Standing on the end of the High Street, this Hostelry has served the village since circa 1830. The quarry tiled bar has a real fire, a number of octagonal tables, and a cash machine. On the walls hang photos of the area from a bygone era. A...
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Changed to residential use in 2014.
Hinksford Arms
Swindon Road, Hinksford, DY6 0BA
(01384) 386069
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Modern, food-oriented, open-plan pub with an unspoiled interior which is deservedly popular with locals. There is a spacious outdoor area where drinkers can enjoy their beer and take in the relaxing pastoral views. The pub is located on t...
Old Bush
Traditional village local. Real fires, Sunday lunches and fresh cobs.
Staffordshire Golf Club
A private members golf club.
Closed and sold Spring 2022.
Swindon Cricket Club
7 Hinksford Lane, Swindon, DY3 4NU
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