About Swansea
Swansea is a city and county in South Wales, lying on the beautiful coast. It is Wales' second biggest city and one of the fastest growing urban areas in the UK. There is a population of approximately 245,000+ in Swansea as of 2020. As a historic city, Swansea offers sites of historical importance like Port Talbot steelworks and much more.
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Swansea Museum
Swansea Museum is a treasure house of Swansea’s history, providing an introduction to this beautiful city on its doorstep.
The collections contain all kinds of objects from the past of Swansea, Wales and the rest of the world and are displayed in six galleries in our main building. Entry to the museum is now free.
The Mumbles Pier
Located at the heart of Swansea Bay, The Mumbles Pier is one of Swansea's most popular visitor attractions. It does not matter what whether the sun is shining or not, Mumbles Pier is always an enjoyable place to visit.
Offering something for everyone, young and old alike, there are bowling alleys, arcade games and traditional afternoon tea in the café.
The Gower Peninsula
The Gower Peninsula is located in south Wales, and is famous for being one of the most beautiful places on Earth.
When visiting you will be stunned by the stunning views all around, and its beaches are wide, sandy and beautiful. If you love nature and outdoors, then this is definitely a place you will want to visit at least once in your lifetime.
Eating And Drinking In Swansea
Eating And Drinking In Swansea
The Darios is an authentic Italian Cusine based off Eversley Road. The restaurant serves delicious traditional Italian food, using only the freshest and finest ingredients, everything from pasta to pizza will be made to perfection.
Hanson At The Chelsea are an award-winning restaurant based in Swansea that serves a variety of all different types of food and drink.
The chefs have over 30 years of experience and specialise in seafood, the delicious seafood restaurant source fresh fish from the local marina. However, they also offer a variety of other food options to suit all tastes and requirements.
Indian Cottage is located off Herbert Street in Pontardawe, South Wales. Indian Cottage offers fantastic Indian food.
The restaurant offer a great choice and value for money, in a warm friendly environment. You will find that the menu has something for everyone, including popular dishes like Chicken Tikka Masala & Biryani.
Things To Do In Swansea
Things To Do In Swansea
Located in the South of Wales, Three Cliffs Bay is a beautiful beach and wide-open bay which gets its name from the three small cliffs in the middle of the beach.
These cliffs are accessible by a steep path down from the cliff top. The bay is popular for its clean waters and sandy shoreline.
Swansea Marina boasts a range of pubs and restaurants, bars and cafes and museums to visit. The marina itself is within walking distance of shops and other amenities.
You can find the best eateries in Swansea's trendy City Centre with its pretty cobbled streets and distinctive architecture just beyond the marina.
The LC is a fantastic family-friendly waterpark. There's fun for all ages at this waterpark.
A fun-filled day out is guaranteed at this well-maintained waterpark which boasts an array of leisure activities including a lazy river, pool, soft play area and a wave machine.
Shopping In Swansea
Shopping In Swansea
Swansea Market is located in the centre and sells a range of fresh produce, including meat, fish and fruit and veg, as well as cans of food, toiletries and other household items.
The centre stalls are particularly good for fresh cockles (with no trace of sand), fruit and veg with a good range of shops including bakers, butchers and green grocers.
The Quadrant Shopping Centre was built about 40 years ago, and is not the biggest but does certainty has some fantastic shops.
Most of the shops are on one floor and there is direct access into Swansea Indoor Market at one end. It's a great place to do some shopping with the family.
The Oxford Street in Swansea has a litter of chain stores, thanks to its central location. It’s also known to be a key route that connects visitors to other prominent Swansea shopping places, such as Swansea Market and Quadrant Shopping Centre.
When walking down the high street you will find shops like River Island, H&M and Marks & Spencer.