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Swindon not posh but is it better than other towns?

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13.04.2025

Adver readers offered their thoughts on Swindon after we asked about the poshest place in Wiltshire.

Not only does Swindon have a beautiful array of parks and gardens – most notably hailed for its blossom at this time of year – but it is also recognised for its strong railway heritage, and of course, the Magic Roundabout.

While it may not be up there on the Sunday Times’ best place to live list (that one goes to Malmesbury), it still has its charm.

Here’s what you had to say on the matter.

Lee Sartin said: “A town centre doesn’t define a town. In fact, new Swindon never had a designated town centre until the council tried to change this during the 70’s.

“Old Town is the original market town. Swindon has plenty of decent retail parks, the........

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