Eye Can Swindon

• 23 Apr 2026 10:00 am to 3:00pm
• Exhibitions

Eye Can Swindon
Thursday 23rd April 2026 10:00am - 3:00pm
Steam Museum of the Great Western Railway, Fire Fly Ave, Swindon SN2 2TA

Join us for Eye Can Swindon 2026, a free information and support exhibition for blind and partially sighted people, their families, friends and professionals.

Organised by Wiltshire Sight, Eye Can brings together a wide range of organisations, equipment suppliers and local services in one accessible space. It is a chance to explore practical tools and technology, ask questions, discover new ideas and connect with others who understand sight loss.

What to expect

• A large exhibition hall showcasing information, advice, equipment and technology
• Wiltshire Sight advisors available throughout the day
• A relaxed space to sit, chat and take a break
• A programme of talks running across the day

Details

Eye Can Swindon 2026
Thursday 23 April 2026
10am to 3pm (last entry 2.30pm)
STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway, Fire Fly Avenue, Swindon, SN2 2EY

Exhibitors

• Wiltshire Sight advice and digital skills team
• Wiltshire Sight retail and fundraising team
• Wiltshire Sight Lived Experience Advisory Panel
• All Things Dotty Braille
• Blind Veterans
• Bobby Van Trust
• Doro UK
• EE / BT – the digital swithcover
• Eye Matter
• Healthwatch Swindon
• Humanware
• Infocus Charity
• Optelec
• Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks
• Swindon Bats Sports & Social Club for the Visually Impaired
• Swindon Hearing and Vision Team
• Swindon Talking Newspaper
• Synapptic Ltd
• VisionAid Technologies Ltd
• Wiltshire Farm Foods

More exhibitors will be added as bookings are confirmed.

Speaker timetable

10.30am: What Digital Technology Can Do For You

Feeling left behind by the digital world? Smartphones and online tools can make everyday tasks easier and more accessible for blind and partially sighted people. Discover how voice commands, having text read aloud and more can help make life easier. Join us to learn about our digital skills services, available at a hub near you!

11.45am: Yahya Pandor: Seeing No Limits

Yahya Pandor is a trained counsellor and renowned advocate for the blind, who is also blind himself. He will share his story including how he recently made a new world record and how he lives well with sight loss. He will also answer your questions.

1pm: Ask the Expert: Amar Shah

Amar is a Trustee for Sight Support West of England and a leading optometrist working in the region. He will be taking your questions and helping to correct any myths around sight loss and explaining the support and treatment that is out there.

Booking

The exhibition is free to attend. You are welcome to turn up on the day, but booking in advance helps us plan and ensures the best possible experience.

You can email or call us to register or use our Eventbrite booking page

Eye Can Swindon Eventbrite booking link

If you provide your email address when booking, we will send you the Exhibition Guide in both Word and PDF format approximately one week before the event.

If you need sighted guide support, please tell us when booking and we will do our best to help. We may contact you nearer the time to confirm the details.

We look forward to welcoming you to Eye Can Swindon 2026.

How to get to STEAM Museum

Walking

STEAM is located in the Rodbourne area of Swindon. If you walk to STEAM from the Swindon Railway Station, Town Centre or Bus Station, it is likely to take you 10 – 20 minutes depending on your pace.

The Museum shares the historic Churchward site with McArthurGlen Swindon Designer Outlet, Heelis (National Trust HQ), English Heritage, Historic England and the National Monuments and Records Centre.

By Road

From the M4, take junction 16. For all directions, follow the brown tourist signs for ‘Designer Outlet’ or the ‘M’ for museum signs (towards the town centre and Rodbourne).

Parking

The main and closest car parking for STEAM is located at the Swindon Designer Outlet North and West Car Parks which are just five minutes’ walk from the Museum.

If you are using a Sat Nav, please enter ‘Kemble Drive’ for the North car park or ‘Penzance Drive’ for the West car park.

Please note the bus lane next to the West car park should NOT be used. Cameras are in use and fines will be issued by Swindon Borough Council.

By Rail

London Paddington to Bristol line. Turn right outside the Railway Station and follow the pedestrian path until you come to the GWR tunnel (on the right) which is signposted to STEAM. Your route will pass English Heritage and residential apartments, soon leading to STEAM.

For train times and to purchase tickets, please visit: www.gwr.com

By Bus

Regular bus services provided by Swindon Bus Company and Stagecoach Regular bus services provided by Swindon Bus Company and Stagecoach West run from Swindon Town Centre. There are many bus stops within a short walk of STEAM.

From Swindon Centre, bus numbers 1, 1A, 5, 10, 19, 22, 53, 54 and 55 stop close to STEAM – ask the bus driver for the Designer Outlet.

For details of buses, times and routes, please use the Swindon Travel Choices Journey Planner.