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Four-day Continental Market announced for Swindon town centre

Looking back, 30 September 2026: Swindon Borough Council announced a Continental Market for the town centre from Thursday 15 to Sunday 18 October, with street food from around the world.

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Swindon Borough Council announced on Wednesday 30 September 2026 that a Continental Market would set up in Swindon town centre for four days, open daily from Thursday 15 October to Sunday 18 October.

What was planned?

The council's list of food stalls included:

  • Korean corn dogs
  • Burmese cuisine
  • Mexican burritos
  • Greek souvlaki and spanakopita
  • German bratwurst
  • Caribbean, Philippine and Asian street food
  • Hungarian chimney cakes and langos

Olives, baklava, homemade fudge, crepes and barista coffee were also promised, along with independent traders selling silver jewellery and ladies' fashion.

Why was it being held?

The market was part of a wider programme of town centre events. Councillor Matthew Vallender, Cabinet Member for Culture, Planning and Regeneration, said: "The Continental Market is a fantastic addition to the town centre."

Laura James, Chair of the Swindon Shadow BID, said: "We want to create more reasons for people to come into the town centre with the new BID."

What came next?

The council said the town's Festive Market would follow from 26 November to 1 December.

More from Swindo: Swindon Christmas markets 2026.

Source: Swindon Borough Council.

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Swindon town centre is the main shopping and services area of the borough, below Old Town. The railway station is on its northern edge and buses use the Fleming Way interchange.

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