Monkhouse Schoolwear Specialists

If you're a parent or guardian getting ready for the school year, you'll find what you need here—blazers, trousers, sportswear tailored to specific schools, and all the other essentials to get children properly outfitted. The shop keeps good stock throughout the year, so you're unlikely to find shelves bare when you need something.

Swindon sits on the eastern edge of the Cotswolds, functioning as a larger urban centre with solid transport connections and practical amenities. It's not the traditional Cotswolds experience you might imagine, but it serves as a useful base if you're visiting the region. From here, you can reach Cirencester fairly easily, which many people consider the real heart of the Cotswolds and a proper starting point for exploring the area's honey-coloured villages and countryside. Swindon also has its own appeal if you're interested in industrial history—the town has railway heritage attractions worth visiting if you have time between school runs or shopping trips.