I have received the following information from the Post Office to share with local residents:
As you may be aware, Freshbrook Post Office and Liden Post Office are located within Tesco stores, which are carrying out refurbishments, resulting in the temporary closure of the branches.
Whilst this is frustrating for local residents, particularly in West Swindon, where the post office in the West Swindon District Centre is still working towards reopening, I have been informed by the Post Office that residents will benefit from improved facilities in the long term.
Freshbrook Post Office
Village Centre, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8LY
We are writing to inform you that due to extensive building work at the above location, the branch will need to close temporarily. The safety of our customers is of paramount importance to us, therefore, to allow for the building work to take place, it will be necessary for the service to close, temporarily, on Saturday 22 April 2023 at 12:30. It is envisaged that the work will take approximately five weeks to complete, following which the service will re-open on Friday 26 May 2023 at 09:00
Should the dates change, posters will be displayed in branch and the store to let customers know.
Alternative branches
Toothill Post Office
Dunwich Drive
Toothill
Swindon
SN5 8DA
Opening times
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 09:00 – 23:00
Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 09:00 – 14:00
Services
Offers similar services, however excluding a Comprehensive range of Travel Money, Vehicle Tax and On Demand Travel Insurance.
Access
This branch has a wide automatic door and level access at the entrance.
Getting there
This Post Office service is located approximately 1.1 miles away from Freshbrook branch, along varied terrain. There is a customer car park at the branch. There is a frequent bus service available between Freshbrook branch and this Post Office service. The nearest bus stop is approximately 70 metres away.
Shaw Village Centre Post Office
Ramleaze Drive
Shaw
Swindon
SN5 5PY
Opening times
Monday - Friday 09:00 – 17:30
Saturday 09:00 – 12:30
Sunday Closed
Services
Offers the same range of services.
Access
This branch has a wide door and level access at the entrance.
Getting there
This Post Office service is located approximately 1.6 miles away from Freshbrook branch, along varied terrain. There is a customer car park at the branch. There are local buses serving the surrounding area.
Liden Post Office
Tesco Express, Barrington Close, Liden, Swindon, SN3 6HP
We are writing to inform you that due to extensive building work at the above location, the branch will need to close temporarily. The safety of our customers is of paramount importance to us, therefore, to allow for the building work to take place, it will be necessary for the service to close, temporarily, on Friday 21 April 2023 at 17:30. It is envisaged that the work will take approximately 4 weeks to complete, following which the service will re-open on Monday 22 May 2023 at 09:00. Should the dates change, posters will be displayed in branch and the store to let customers know.
Alternative branches
Covingham Square Post Office
McColls Stores
2 Covingham Square
Swindon
SN3 5AA
Opening times
Monday & Tuesday 06:00 – 18:00
Wednesday 06:00 – 19:30
Thursday 06:00 – 18:00
Friday & Saturday 06:00 – 19:30
Sunday 07:00 – 13:00
Services
Offers the similar services, with the addition of a comprehensive range of Travel Money, and Vehicle Tax.
Access
This branch has a wide door and level access at the entrance. Internally, there is a hearing loop and space for a wheelchair.
Getting there
This Post Office service is located approximately 1.7 miles away from Liden branch, along varied terrain. Parking is available at the Covingham Square car park with designated marked disabled bays. There are local buses serving in the surrounding area.
Park Post Office
Premier Stores, Unit 7, Whitbourne Avenue Swindon SN3 2GD
Opening times
Monday & Tuesday 09:00 – 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 – 12:30 13:30 – 17:00
Thursday & Friday 09:00 – 17:00
Saturday & Sunday Closed
Services
Offers the similar services, with the addition of Vehicle Tax, and Euros On Demand Travel Money, however, excluding, National Lottery and On Demand Travel Insurance.
Access
This branch has a wide door and level access at the entrance. Internally, there is a hearing loop and space for a wheelchair.
Getting there
This Post Office service is located approximately 1.3 miles away from Liden branch, along varied terrain. Parking is available at the Cavendish Square car park within the shopping parade with designated marked disabled bays. There are local buses serving in the surrounding area.
Walcot Post Office
The Co-operative Store, Unit 1, Sussex Place Somerville Road Swindon SN3 3FS
Opening times Monday - Saturday 08:00 – 20:00
Sunday 10:00 – 16:00
Services
Offers the similar services, with the addition of Euros On Demand Travel Money, however, excluding National Lottery, and On Demand Travel Insurance.
Access
This branch has wide automatic doors and level access at the entrance. Internally, there is a hearing loop and space for a wheelchair.
Getting there
This Post Office service is located approximately 2.2 miles away from Liden branch, along varied terrain. Parking is available at the car park within the shopping parade with designated marked disabled bays. There are local buses serving in the surrounding area.
