Swansea Local Expert: Find Things To Do in Swansea

Swansea featuring a sunset, a marina and general coastal views

Grand Theatre showing theatre scenes and interior views

Oystermouth Castle which includes heritage elements

National Waterfront Museum which includes interior views

Swansea featuring sailing, a sunset and general coastal views

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1. Rhossili Beach

Rhossili Beach is a place of unrivalled natural beauty; a sweeping bay of golden sand backed by the rugged green cliffs of Rhossili Down. Whether on a sun-soaked summer’s day or a blustery winter’s morning, the beach attracts crowds of families, naturalists and surfers.

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Rhossili Beach which includes landscape views, a bay or harbour and a beach

2. Mumbles Pier

Mumbles Pier is a wooden walkway of fun family activities that juts out into the Bristol Channel. It is among the oldest and most famous landmarks in Swansea. Relax on a bench on the pier at sunset to see the changing hues of the sky against the rock formations on this craggy coastline.

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Mumbles Pier showing general coastal views

3. Oxwich Bay Beach

Sand dunes and a forest decorate the quiet refuge of Oxwich Bay Beach in the outskirts of Swansea. Water sports and sunbathing are among the activities along this picturesque stretch of sand. Hike through the wild region to appreciate its varied terrain of salt marshes, streams and mossy cliffs.

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Oxwich Bay Beach featuring touring and a beach

4. Singleton Park

Singleton Park is Swansea’s largest park and one of the green lungs of the city. It spreads across some 250 acres (101 hectares) and incorporates a boating lake, botanical garden and university campus. The history of Singleton Park dates back to 1847, when industrialist John Henry Vivian purchased parkland to create a family estate. Today, visitors come to escape the city bustle, get in touch with nature and attend summer events.

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Singleton Park featuring a garden and hiking or walking as well as an individual male

5. Grand Theatre

The Grand Theatre is a majestic hub of performing arts in the heart of Swansea. It has a 1,014-seat auditorium alongside several smaller studios with more intimate settings. Enjoy a play, pantomime or other type of theatrical performance in this historic building.

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6. Caswell Bay Beach

With its gently sloping sand and picturesque coastline, Caswell Bay Beach is a family hotspot on the Gower Peninsula. The shoreline backs onto the Bishop’s Wood Nature Reserve, an area of limestone woodland and grassland. Enjoy the serene ambiance in this wild area away from the city center.

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Caswell Bay Beach which includes hiking or walking as well as an individual male

What to do in Swansea

Popular places to visit

Three Cliffs Bay Beach

4.5/5(45 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Three Cliffs Bay Beach during your travels in Swansea? Stroll along the marina in this quaint area or visit its lively bars.

Rhossili Beach

5/5(84 reviews)

Enjoy long walks, spot birds and marine life, and watch surfers ride big waves at this award-winning beach on the Gower Peninsula.

Mumbles Pier

4/5(96 reviews)

Amble along this Victorian Pier for its arcade games and café and enjoy the views of the sea and the lighthouse.

Oxwich Bay Beach

4.5/5(57 reviews)

Stroll along one of Britain’s most picturesque beaches and follow the trails into the nature reserve for its diverse landscape.

Singleton Park

4/5(43 reviews)

Once a private estate, today this urban park is a place to enjoy botanical gardens, miniature golf and live music performances.

Grand Theatre

4.5/5(12 reviews)

Attend a dramatic performance in this historic 19th-century theater and enjoy the views from the rooftop bar of the Arts Wing.

Caswell Bay Beach

4.5/5(47 reviews)

Surf on the choppy waters of this scenic bay and trek along the nature paths for gorgeous views of cliffs and headlands.

National Waterfront Museum

4/5(28 reviews)

Learn about 300 years of Welsh innovation and societal changes in this restored marina warehouse that mixes old with new.

Oystermouth Castle

4/5(26 reviews)

Walk along the high glass bridge that runs through the ruins of this Norman chateau to encounter its hidden halls.

Areas of Swansea

Swansea showing a river or creek and a bridge

Castle

4/5(231 area reviews)

Castle is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Pennard Golf Course and Grand Theatre while you're in town.

Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton

5/5(7 area reviews)

Unique features of Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Rhossili Beach or Whiteford National Nature Reserve while you're exploring the area.