Top Things to do in Swansea
The 5 Best Traveler Resources in Swansea, Wales
Birthplace of poet Dylan Thomas, and the second-largest city in Wales, resilient Swansea offers a slew of leafy parks and some impressive cultural centers, including the new National Waterfront Museum and the renowned Dylan Thomas Centre. Rebuilt after WWII, the modern city of 230,000 has a charming outlook over Swansea Bay and the picturesque, unspoiled 16-mile-long Gower Peninsula, home to rich wildlife, prehistoric standing stones, dramatic cliffs and lovely beaches.
Restaurants in Swansea
1. Clydach Heritage Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Clydach Heritage Centre is on the canal towpath in Coedgwilym Park. National Cycle Route 43 runs beside the Centre, along the canal tow-path. Visitors can view: A timeline of Clydach from 1794 (the year construction started on the Swansea Canal) to the present day. The brick chimney constructed with bricks from works across Wales. A dram full of local anthracite coal with coal miners' picks. Canal mileposts showing the distance travelled along the canal in 1/4 mile intervals. Local interest - books, leaflets, walking routes, DVDs and CDs including oral archives of local residents. Portrait bench: as part of the development of Sustrans' National Cycle Route 43, a bench has been erected between the canal and the Centre with three sheet steel portraits of local people. Entrance is free, refreshments including ice cream and Welsh cakes are available to buy.
2. Brangwyn Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 207 reviews
The Brangwyn's mix of neoclassical and Art Deco architecture coupled with the colourful British Empire Panels provide a striking setting to a range of events including concerts, conferences and weddings.
Reviewed By MarkEbbw - Swansea, United Kingdom
Had our first take away Sunday takeaway dinner today. Without any doubt the best Sunday dinner I've ever had. I'm a vege and had the mushroom wellington. It was fantastic. Top quality, great value and plenty of it.
3. Mumbles Tourist Information Centre
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By 410rhysj
Friendly and helpful staff. Good selection of ideas for all weathers and for people with limited mobility. Very central. Near public conveniences.
4. Brynhyfryd Library
