Top Things to do in Swansea
Top 10 Hidden Gems Things to do 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. Llangennith Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 532 reviews
Reviewed By X5850MMrobw
A fabulous expanse of beach with plenty of space to keep your social distance! It's clean too. Good parking - OK it's £5 even for a short stay, but worth it - free out of season.
2. Gower Peninsula
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5.0 based on 2,053 reviews
Reviewed By LucanScreed - Swansea, United Kingdom
It's the closest thing to Heaven most of us will ever get - spectacular beaches, two stunning ridge walks, along Rhossili Down, the other on Cefn Bryn, woodland, streams, 3 microbreweries, fantastic bars and restaurants, and did I mention the beaches - Three Cliffs is like nowhere else in the world. Everywhere there are views that will leave you speechless. I', a lucky bastard - I live here.
3. Three Cliffs Bay
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5.0 based on 671 reviews
Reviewed By DeejDeej - Istanbul, Turkey
If you park at the Gower heritage center ( a small parking fee) , they will give you a small map for a lovely walk to the beach. Passing through a woodlands, pass a castle ruins on the jills with beautiful veiws and do wn theough the sand dunes , through a small river or over stepping stones onto a beautiful beach with transparent water. In summer it feels like youre abroad.
4. The Escape Game
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5.0 based on 279 reviews
An escape room is a physical adventure game in which players are locked in a room and have to use elements of the room to solve a series of puzzles and escape within the set time limit. After the initial briefing covering the general rules, a game master will show you to your room. Your group will enter and get acclimatised before the game master leaves you. Once the door is closed, a video introduction will play, introducing the room’s theme, storyline and giving you instructions on how to get started. Your group will then begins exploring the room, looking for clues and solving puzzles and challenges to ultimately find the code to escape the room within the set time limit. You can ask for clues if you get stuck during the game and these will be displayed on the countdown monitor in the room.
Reviewed By 568hannae
Had a great time today Great fun for all ages Georgia was amazing Very covid safe Will defo call again Thank you for a fab time
5. Brandy Cove
6. Clyne Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 539 reviews
Reviewed By HappyHiker1989 - Mumbles, United Kingdom
This is such a well cared for a beautiful park, I visit it often, sometimes just to have a pretty walk. It offers so much and I really recommend going in May when everything is in bloom
7. Oxwich Bay
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4.5 based on 1,045 reviews
Reviewed By Parky52 - England, United Kingdom
Lovely spot with close to beach parking, snacks, full restaurant, lots and plenty of play space, walking along the beach you can do a great return route via the nature reserve and the dunes. Splendid!
8. Penllergare Valley Woods
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4.5 based on 411 reviews
On the northern fringe of the city of Swansea, and within sight of the M4 motorway, lies the estate of Penllergare Valley Woods. Here, deep in the valley, away from the noise and fumes of the passing traffic and encroaching development, you'll find the remnants of an important historic landscape, which is gradually being preserved and restored. It is a secret and magical place; where you can enjoy the sound of birds, delight in the profusion of wild flowers, discover evidence of exotic plantings and uncover for yourself the hidden features of a grand design. This romantic and picturesque place was contrived for the enjoyment of its creator John Dillwyn Llewelyn - a pioneering mover in science, nature, photography and astronomy in the 19th century. After over half a century of neglect, today it is a place that can be enjoyed and explored by everyone. Penllergare is run by a small charity, The Penllergare Trust. Our Volunteer-run Coffee Shop is open 10-4 daily and our car park 9-5.
Reviewed By Angela1066_11 - Colchester, United Kingdom
Came to visit my son at Swansea uni with the family dog , And son had found this beautiful spot on google. Wow what a peaceful location lovely walk lots to see and the dog loved meeting up with other friendly doggies ..... just perfect xx
9. The Park Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Travelcrow - Woodstock, United States
Went in for a drink and conversation with friends who live nearby. This is the real thing, not the touristy style down on the lower road. Excellent beers on tap and a lovely homey atmosphere. Service was fine and offered with a smile.
10. Mumbles Ale House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By bobv999999cardiff - Cardiff, United Kingdom
We visit more often than not for the quiz which is good fun , sandwiches included only a £1 to enter. The beer is the main attraction though,they do rotate the beers recommend the stout,very nice, and if they have it on The Norwegian Blue very drinkable. Well worth a visit if you appreciate proper beer
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