The Bayeux Tapestry exhibition has arrived in Swindon, offering visitors a glimpse of England’s historic past.
Bayeux Around Britain is being held at STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway from November 10 to November 19, 2026.
The exhibition features a full-scale printed reproduction of the Bayeux Tapestry, allowing visitors to get close to the historic artwork, which is actually an embroidery.
Visitors can immerse themselves in 70 metres of historical drama and explore the story of England’s most famous year in history.
Family activities include a 1066 trail, exploration resources, an Anglo-Saxon warrior dress-up Selfie Station, colouring sheets and creative activities. Children can also design a Saxon brooch, coin, flag or shield, or build a mini-Norman castle using Lego or wooden blocks.
The exhibition is open on weekdays from 3pm to 5pm, Saturdays from 10am to 5pm and Sundays from 11am to 4pm. It will also open from 10.30am to 5pm on Thursday, November 12 and Thursday, November 19.
Tickets cost £5 for adults and £4 for seniors, students and children. Season ticket holders, and visitors purchasing a STEAM entrance ticket, can receive 20 per cent off.
Tickets are available through the STEAM website. Museum admission is not required to attend the exhibition.
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