Top Things to do in Swansea
What to do and see in Swansea, Wales: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
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
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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. BRD Gravity Centre (Board Riding Development Mountain Boarding Centre)
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5.0 based on 87 reviews
BRD Mountain Boarding and Gravity Centre, Gower, Swansea, South Wales. We provide lessons, courses and hire of equipment for all terrain mountain boarding, Surfing, grass sledging, dirt scooters and the brd buggy Mariokart in real life. Lessons ranging from beginner to expert. A great place to visit for outdoor fun and fitness if your a corporate group, birthday party or want a thrilling experience as a small group. We provide educational courses for local authority groups like schools and scouts.
Reviewed By Jet628122
Took my grandson mountain boarding yesterday..He has a diagnosis of adhd,asd and odd..Ben's way with young people ,his patience ,compassion and fun element of teaching enabled Zi to stand up unattended and board.Yay!.His self esteem has plummeted ,fresh air ,exercise and a new skill learnt!Thankyou so much Ben!!We'll definitely be back !!
3. Dylan Thomas Birthplace
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5.0 based on 243 reviews
The house in which the late Welsh poet Dylan Thomas was born and lived with his family for the first 23 years of his life. Enter Dylan Thomas Birthplace and you go back in time to when the Thomas family bought No 5 as a new house in 1914 just a few months before Dylan was born in the front bedroom. Soak up the atmosphere of the house in which he lived for 23 years and wrote two thirds of his published work The Dylan Thomas Birthplace is unique in that it allows you to stay in the house as a visitor. When you book the house you have exclusive use during your stay. The house has a growing reputation for introducing new literary and musical talent from both Wales and the rest of the world. The house is open for visiting every day from 10:30am to 4:30pm and the relaxed journey takes you through the beautifully restored rooms to give you an insight into life in the Edwardian era and a perfect starting point to discover just how Dylan was inspired by "...this sea-town..." Phoning or emailing ahead is advisable, as on occasion the house is utilised for overnight stays, dining experiences and other events which will mean the inability to carry out house visits at times where advertised. We do of course, apologise for any inconvenience which may be caused in these instances.
Reviewed By 634michaeljc
I was nervous on the front stoop, knowing where I was and how much change one boy would make on the world from upstairs in a tiny room. I will never be the same after seeing it.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Dylan Thomas Centre
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4.5 based on 119 reviews
Free, family friendly Exhibition that chronicles the life, work and cultural context of Dylan Thomas, one of the most notable Welsh poets. Through an interactive timeline, audiovisual material and original worksheets, books and recordings, the 'Love the Words' exhibition celebrates Dylan's poetry, prose, radio broadcasts and film scripts. The Centre also runs a programme of activities throughout the year supporting the Exhibition, including creative writing workshops and free family events.
Reviewed By KMcR4 - Belper, United Kingdom
I found this to be a really imaginatively curated exhibition for all ages and all levels of interest. Whether it’s Dylan Thomas or just ‘words’. Plenty of information in bite sized pieces and engaging activities for children. A real celebration of the man, his work, of art, literature and ‘words’. Recommended.
7. Blackpill Lido
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4.5 based on 127 reviews
Visit our outdoor Lido - children's paddling pool on Swansea Promenade for a wonderful day out. Open seasonal April - September weather permitting.
Reviewed By 644jonathana - Sheffield, United Kingdom
Spent an hour here with our 6 year old, it was very clean and tidy and great fun for him. Cafe / Coffee shop available close by and a very short distance to Swansea Beach
8. Bracelet Bay
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4.5 based on 315 reviews
Reviewed By ColinL201
Stayed in a little chalet just up the road from Bracelet Bay and what a beautiful place this isa lovely rocky coastline looking across the bay and the lighthouse
9. Caswell Bay
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4.5 based on 786 reviews
Reviewed By Super_Sixy - Leicester, United Kingdom
Lovely sandy beach. Spacious but not too big. Safe to swim in marked zone. Lifeguards on duty. We had no problem parking, just remember to take change for the ticket meter, and be aware if you have small kids that there is a road to cross between car park and beach. Toilet facilities and shop selling refreshments on site. Highly recommended for a simple enjoyable family beach day.
10. Clyne Gardens
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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
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