Living in Swindon
Swindon is a large, historic town about 10 miles away from Shrivenham. It is a very popular option for students looking to live in a busier town atmosphere near many facilities.
As one of the UK's largest towns, Swindon offers facilities such as a shopping centre, museums, theatres, parks, cafes, restaurants, a football stadium and a train station with links to many key locations like London, Wales and the West of England.
There are also many accommodation options in Swindon including shared student housing and private rentals. Please note that the student accommodation is not supplied by Cranfield University.
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Rent for off-campus private accommodation may not include services such as utility bills and wi-fi. We would recommend checking your tenancy agreement for any additional costs.
Coate Water Park
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“I lived in Swindon, which is the nearest town to the Shrivenham site. I found my accommodation with a private landlord and she was amazing. I stayed in my accommodation for the duration of my PhD and my housemates were great.”
Marleen Vetter,
Marketing and Communications Manager, TOFWERK, (Material Science PhD 2022)
