Swindon Event and Catering Equipment Hire
Swindon is Wiltshire's largest town and has a busy events market supported by a strong engineering and technology business base, several distinctive venues and good transport links via the M4 and the main Great Western Railway line. STEAM, the Museum of the Great Western Railway in the old railway works, is one of the most atmospheric corporate event venues in the region: the museum's engine hall provides a dramatic industrial setting for evening receptions, private dinners and product launches among full-size locomotives. Lydiard Park House, a Grade I listed country house on the western outskirts of the town, is one of Wiltshire's most sought-after settings for weddings and corporate events, with its formal gardens and state rooms available for hire. The Wyvern Theatre on Theatre Square is Swindon's main performing arts venue, used for conferences and corporate evening hire. Swindon Museum and Art Gallery provides a more intimate venue for private receptions and corporate evenings. Swindon's position at the junction of the M4 and A419 gives it good road access from Bristol, Bath, Cheltenham and Oxford, making it a practical hub for events drawing delegates from across the wider region.
Equipment Available for Swindon Events
Expo Hire stocks a full range of event furniture and catering equipment, available for short-term hire across Swindon and the surrounding area. All items are delivered clean, in good condition and ready to use.
- Chair hire — chiavari chairs, folding chairs, banqueting chairs, conference chairs and bar stools
- Table hire — round banqueting tables, trestle tables, poseur tables and rectangular folding tables
- Linen hire — tablecloths in a range of colours, napkins and chair covers with sashes
- Crockery hire — dinner plates, side plates, bowls and cups with saucers
- Glassware hire — wine glasses, champagne flutes, tumblers and water jugs
- Catering equipment — chafing dishes, bain maries, hot cupboards, water urns and serving equipment
For evening events at STEAM or Lydiard Park House where furniture and catering equipment need to be installed within a tight window around venue access restrictions, Expo Hire can plan delivery and setup times with event coordinators in advance.
Delivery to Swindon
Delivery and collection from £40. Expo Hire delivers seven days a week to Swindon and the surrounding postcodes, including Cirencester, Marlborough, Chippenham, Royal Wootton Bassett, Highworth and Faringdon. Delivery charges are calculated by distance from the depot at point of checkout.
STEAM Museum has dedicated event access via the Kemble Drive approach to the railway works. Lydiard Park House is accessed via Lydiard Tregoze off the A3102. For both venues, early coordination with Expo Hire on delivery windows will ensure equipment is in place ahead of guest arrival.
Events Served in Swindon
Expo Hire supplies equipment for a broad range of events in Swindon and the surrounding area:
- Corporate dinners, awards ceremonies and gala events
- Evening receptions and product launches at STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway
- Weddings and corporate events at Lydiard Park House
- Weddings and wedding receptions at barns, country houses and licensed venues across Wiltshire
- Charity fundraisers and black-tie balls
- Corporate hire evenings at the Wyvern Theatre
- School proms and end-of-year celebrations
- Private parties and milestone birthday events
Swindon's engineering and technology sector generates year-round corporate events demand, and STEAM Museum has established itself as a genuine alternative to traditional hotel ballrooms for companies looking for a more distinctive setting. Lydiard Park House and the surrounding Wiltshire countryside support a busy wedding trade from spring through to autumn.
How to Order
Check availability and pricing on the Expo Hire website. Add items to your basket, select your delivery and collection dates, and place your order online. Expo Hire will deliver on your chosen date and return to collect once your event is over. For large or complex orders, call the team to discuss your requirements. See the how to order page for full details.
