Access for disabled visitors

The Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre is fully accessible for visitors in wheelchairs and there is a loop system for visitors with hearing difficulties. Please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you would like more information about access.

Accommodation

For details of accommodation near Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre please contact the Chippenham Tourist Information Centre

Car parking

There is a large car park, with 60 free car parking spaces, adjacent to the History Centre. Should this become full, there are public pay and display car parks at the Olympiad leisure centre, or at the railway station, both about 550 metres away, in Cocklebury Road.

Meeting Room

There is a meeting room available for hire on the ground floor of Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre. For detailed room plans, or to discuss your requirements, please contact the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Food and drink

On the ground floor near the main entrance there is a refreshment area with vending machines containing a limited range of chilled snacks and drinks. There are picnic benches outside the front entrance for use when the weather permits.
To protect the archives, no eating or drinking is allowed within the search rooms.

You are welcome to eat your own food in the refreshment area, or you may wish to visit the Wiltshire College restaurant known as The Tynings or the North Wiltshire District Council restaurant, which are both open to the public (although booking in advance is advisable). They are also both within walking distance of the History Centre. A sandwich van calls at the History Centre at lunchtimes during the week, selling sandwiches and salads, confectionery, beverages and hot food. Alternatively, you may wish to go into the town centre to visit one of the many restaurants and eating places there. Further information is available from the Tourist Information Centre in Chippenham.

Lockers

Secure lockers are available near reception for coats, bags and personal belongings.

Smoking

In common with other public properties please note that no smoking is permitted anywhere on the site of Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre, including the car park.

Toilets

Located on the ground floor, adjacent to the public entrance.