Wiltshire

Swindon Residents Light Up Windows For 2026 Community Art Trail

By

Karen McGinn
9 February 2026, 12:19 pm

Residents in Eastcott and Old Town, Swindon, Wiltshire, will turn their streets into an outdoor art gallery for the Window Wanderland trail from February 27 to March 2, 2026. The event, which takes place from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm each evening, invites neighbours to decorate their front windows with silhouettes and lights for others to enjoy on a walking tour.

The Eastcott Community Organisation is managing the four-night festival to help bring the community together and support local shops. This year marks the eighth time the event has been held in the area, and organisers expect more than 150 households and businesses to create displays.

According to the Window Wanderland directory, the trail is free for everyone to attend and is designed to be a safe, family-friendly activity. Volunteers provide free materials like tissue and sugar paper to residents to ensure anyone can take part regardless of their skill level or budget.

Those who wish to participate can register their homes to be included on a digital map that helps walkers navigate the trail. The event has grown from a small neighbourhood project into a major local attraction that helps residents explore their streets during the winter months.

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