Swansea Tourist Attractions and Sightseeing

(Swansea, West Glamorgan, South Wales, UK)



Picture of entrance to the marinaFrom cruises around Swansea Bay and fishing trips from the marina, to roaring crowds at the Liberty Stadium and simply sunbathing on one of the city's many sandy beaches, expect the unexpected when it comes to tourist attractions in the Swansea area of Wales. Whilst there are the fairly usual and predictable tourist attractions on offer in Swansea, such as musicals, concerts and other shows at the Swansea Grand Theatre, the Dylan Thomas Theatre and the Patti Pavilion, more unusual tourist attractions include Plantasia, a centrally located giant hothouse filled with exotics, and the educational Environment Centre, where you are able to learn how to be more green.

The Gower Peninsula is always worth exploring and exciting power-boat trips depart from the Swansea Marina and zoom around this area, while a more leisurely cruise past the many attractions on the South Gower coastline is equally appealing and memorable.


Further photo of the marina

Swansea Marina

Address: Maritime Quarter, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA1 1WG, Wales, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1792 470 310
Lying alongside the very heart of Swansea, the city's marina offers 600 berths and is full of leisure boats. Attractions here are varied and many line the waterfront area, including eateries, shops and even sailing schools. Working locks lie on the eastern side of the marina, connected by pedestrian bridges. Also nearby is an appealing beach, with fine sand.
Open hours: daily - 24 hours
Admission: free

Picture of popular beach

Swansea Bay Beaches

Address: Swansea Tourist Information Centre, Plymouth Street, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA1 3QG, Wales, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1792 468 321
No trip to the city is complete without visiting the Swansea Bay beaches, which boast find golden sand and clean water. Suiting all kinds of recreational and leisure activities, the Bay's beaches offer a variety of water sports, such as wind surfing, kite surfing and even kayaking, while sun worshippers are sure to find a peaceful spot to soak up the rays. Swimming is especially popular at the Caswell, Langland and Limeslade beaches, and coastal paths are nearby, linking many places of interest. Roughly 45 minutes to the west, Rhossili Bay is certainly one beach worth finding and is one of the best on the Gower Peninsula, although access is via some very steep paths and steps.
Open hours: daily - 24 hours
Admission: free

Picture showing the colourful Swansea Bay Rider

Swansea Bay Rider

Address: Mumbles Road, Blackpill, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA3 5AS, Wales, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1792 635 436
The Swansea Bay Rider is always a popular attraction and particularly appealing to families. This colourful land train operates all through the summer and stops at a number of locations around the bay. Bright red, yellow and black, the Bay Rider is hard to miss and runs between the St. Helen's area and Southend, offering scenic views and making stops at Blackpill, West Cross, Norton and also Oystermouth along the route.
Open hours: daily - summer season only
Admission: charge, discounts for children

Picture of the Dylan Thomas Theatre

Theatres

Several superb theatres are scattered around the city centre and regular host musicals, concerts, comedy gigs, plays, dance events and exhibitions. The Wales Theatre Company is just one of the many groups performing in the city's Grand Theatre on Singleton Street, and the adjoining Arts Wing was recently opened by famous local Catherine Zeta Jones. Most box offices are open daily and there is usually a quality production or two to watch.

Photo of the Liberty Stadium

Liberty Stadium

Address: Landore, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA1 2FA, Wales, UK
A modern sporting stadium with gleaming white architecture and the official host of the local Swansea City Football Club, the Liberty Stadium is also home to the city's Ospreys rugby team and offers a stylish venue for many top events. With seating for around 20,000 people and even guided tours on some Sundays, complete with lunch, the Liberty Stadium also offers conference capabilities and is a relatively new addition to the city's sporting scene, opening in the summer of 2005.
Open hours: hours vary according to event
Admission: charge, discounts for children, families and some areas of seating

Photo of tropical plants in the Plantasia

Plantasia

Address: Plantasia, Parc Tawe, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA1 2AL, Wales, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1792 474 555
Sited in central Swansea and full of tropical attractions suiting all ages, Plantasia is an enormous hot house, complete with many exotic plants and animals. Expect to find cocoa trees, colourful orchids, Cotton-top Tamarin monkeys, lizards, and ponds with koi carp, terrapins, frogs. Plantasia is divided into a humid climate zone and a cooler, arid area and offers many large plant specimens. An in-house cafe and gift shop selling rain forest related souvenirs will complete your visit.
Open hours: daily - 10:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge, discounts for seniors and children, children four years old and under are free

Swansea Vale Railway

Address: Upper Bank, Pentrechwyth, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA1 7DB, Wales, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1792 461 000
Sited in the scenic Swansea Valley, the Swansea Vale Railway dates back to 1816, when it was used as a tram route for transporting coal from a nearby pit. Today the railway features a number of beautifully restored steam locomotives and carriages, offering a glimpse of the past. Passengers are able to enjoy regular train rides, with the route stretching for just under 1.5 km / 1 mile, to the Cwm Crossing.
Open hours: hours vary / seasonal events
Admission: charge, discounts for children

Environment Centre

Address: Old Telephone Exchange, Pier Street, Swansea, West Glamorgan, Wales, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1792 480 200
An important attraction in the Maritime Quarter of Swansea, the Environment Centre is easy to find and promotes an understanding of many local and national ecological issues, natural and sustainable energy sources, and eco-friendly lifestyles. The team are on hand to offer any advice or answer your questions as you make your way around the exhibits and a selection of energy-saving events take place throughout the year.
Open hours: Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 16:00
Admission: free

Sports Facilities and Leisure Centres

A variety of sports attractions and leisure centres are available in the Swansea area and open on a daily basis, where gymnasiums, fitness centres, swimming pools, squash and badminton courts, and cafes are all available. Of particular interest is the Wales National Pool, which is home to a 50-metre / 165-foot swimming pool often used for important national competitions.










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