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Heelis

National Trust logo on the side of the building at Heelis, the Central Office for the National Trust at Swindon, Wiltshire.
Heelis, the National Trust's head office | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Heelis is the award-winning central office for the National Trust. Find out more about the building and how to get here.

Visiting Heelis

Please note that Heelis is not usually open to the general public.

About Heelis

Heelis is a remarkable example of innovative and sustainable building construction and was designed by Feilden Clegg Bradley Architects in 2005.

This architectural gem uses timber from woodlands in our care and wool from Herdwick sheep grazed on Trust farmlands to help make it a unique working environment.

Contact details

Email

heelisreception@nationaltrust.org.uk

Address

Kemble Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2NA

Getting here

By road

From M4 junction 16, follow signs for Outlet Centre North car park.

Parking: 100 yards, not National Trust (charges apply, including members).

By bus

Alight at Rodbourne Road (200 yards).

By train

The closest station is Swindon, less than a mile from Heelis.

On foot

From the town centre follow finger post signs through tunnel beneath the railway line to Swindon Designer Outlet.

Directions via Google Maps

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