Things to do
around Blunsdon St Andrew

Blunsdon St Andrew sits on the northern edge of Swindon, where the town's streets give way to the fields and lanes that lead towards the Cotswold escarpment. It isn't a place that announces itself, and that's rather the point: visitors tend to arrive because they're staying nearby, passing through on the way north, or looking for somewhere ordinary and comfortable to eat. Within a couple of miles you'll find 37 places to eat and drink, along with five spots worth visiting, four activity venues, three shops, five services and a couple of places to stay. It's a base rather than a destination, and it works well as one.

A good few hours here usually begins with a proper sit-down meal. The Manor Farm and The Abbey Mead both suit an unhurried lunch, while The Strawberry Thief is the sort of place you'll linger over a drink rather than rush. If you'd prefer something sweeter, Tru Delights is worth seeking out. Between eating, Blunsdon Abbey gives you a reason to stretch your legs and get your bearings, and practical needs are covered too — 11 Diamond Crescent is among the local services close at hand.