The Goddard Arms sits right in the heart of Swindon’s characterful Old Town. A pub has stood here since at least 1621, and the Grade II-listed former coaching inn was once one of Swindon’s most important meeting places. Today, its historic surroundings are home to a lively pub with 17 straightforward bedrooms. Its location is a real strength. Swindon Arts Centre is just a few minutes away on foot, while STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway, Frasers Plus Designer Outlet and Coate Water Country Park are all within a couple of miles. With Swindon station around a mile away and easy road connections to the wider Wiltshire countryside, it is a practical base whether you are visiting for work or after a night out.
Goddard Arms Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 3EG
- 17 bedrooms
- 17 bedrooms
handy town-centre base
Facilties & Amenities
- Beer Garden
- Breakfast
- Cask Marque Accredited
- Dog Friendly Rooms
- Parking
- Sky Sports / TNT Sport in bar
Bedrooms
With 17 en-suite bedrooms, The Goddard Arms offers a straightforward and comfortable place to stay in Swindon Old Town. There is a useful choice of single, twin and double accommodation, making the inn suitable for solo travellers, couples, friends and those visiting the town for business. Rooms are simply styled and equipped with the essentials for an overnight stay. Dogs are welcome on request, with prior arrangement.
Food & Drink
The Goddard Arms is all about familiar, generous pub food, with a menu packed with the sort of dishes that go particularly well with a pint. Expect comforting favourites, alongside curries, grills, smaller plates and sharers. At the bar, the pub’s traditional cask-ale heritage sits alongside craft beers, lagers, wines, spirits and cocktails. There is a beer garden when the sun makes an appearance, while live sport gives the pub a lively atmosphere.
