This Pub is Permanently Closed
Change of use of former public house to retail unit, community centre, 3no. self-contained residences.
The property is a three storey, Grade II Listed building built of Bath stone under a slate covered roof. It has been closed for trading since October 2015.
In May 2018 the building was "For Sale - 125 year long leasehold. Public House with Residential above".
Swindon BC Reference S/21/1779
Application Validated Thu 11 Nov 2021
Address The Cricketers Arms 14 Emlyn Square Railway Village Swindon SN1 5BN
Proposal Change of use of former public house to retail unit, community centre, 3no. self-contained residences, one room of guest accommodation and associated works.
Status Application Granted
Decision Granted Permission
Decision Issued Date Fri 18 Mar 2022
Historic Interest
Opened in 1847 and leased to Cripps as the only fully licensed house in the Railway Village. The name came from its proximity to the cricket field, now the Park. The Railway Village it is now owned by the Borough of Swindon.
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