Visitor Information

Breakout Live Swansea, located in Swansea. A venue for escape games – includes Prison Break and Mumbles Bunker. OK if you’re not claustrophobic…

https://www.breakoutswansea.com/

Online booking recommended

Buzz Trampoline park, located in Llansamlet

https://www.buzztrampolineparks.co.uk/buzz-swansea

Tickets available online. Opening times vary.

Cinema and Co., located in Swansea

https://cinemaco.co.uk/

Not your average cinema but a cosy coffee shop by day, and an independent cinema with screenings and live events with pizza and snacks in the evening. See website for tickets and details.

Laserzone, located in Swansea town centre

http://laserzone.org/

A “a high tech live action laser game played in multi-level themed arena with special effects, fog, laserbeams, pulse pumping music and other players who interact to create an exciting fully interactive entertaining adventure.” Tickets available online. Opening times vary

Limitless activity centre, located in Port Tennant. Includes inflatables, trampolines and soft play.

https://www.limitlesstp.com/

Tickets available online

Odeon Cinema, located in Parc Tawe

https://www.odeon.co.uk/cinemas/swansea/

Tickets available online

Plantasia, located in Parc Tawe

https://www.plantasiaswansea.co.uk/centre/plantasia

Rainforest Zoo and animal experiences – feed a crocodile! Tickets available online

Open 10am-5pm Mon-Sun

Playzone, indoor play centre located in Llansamlet

https://www.theplayzone.co.uk/home-swansea/

Children by day, but grown-ups can play in the evenings. Booking online essential

Open from 9.30am Mon-Sun except Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day

Ninja Warrior UK, located in Parc Tawe

https://ninjawarrioruk.co.uk/swansea/

Indoor adventure park. Booking essential

Opening times vary. Open Mon-Sat: 10am-7pm, Sun: 10am-6pm

Tenpin Bowling, located in Parc Tawe

https://www.tenpin.co.uk/our-locations/swansea/

Tickets available online

Open from 10am Mon-Sun

Vue Cinema, located in Swansea

https://www.myvue.com/cinema/swansea/whats-on

Tickets available online

Clyne Gardens, located in Mayals

https://www.swansea.gov.uk/clyne

Beautiful and extensive gardens, absolutely stunning when the rhododendrons are in bloom. Limited parking by the main entrance. Toilet facilities also near the main entrance. Open all year

Copper Jack River Cruise, located in Swansea Marina

https://www.scbt.org.uk/

A community-driven enclosed boat running daily river cruises from May to August, reduced timetable for the rest of the year. See website for dates and booking details

Gower Coast Adventures, located in Oxwich

https://www.gowercoastadventures.co.uk/

Boat trips from Oxwich to Worms Head and back. Book online

Seasonal: open from Easter onwards

Gower Fresh Christmas Trees, located in Three Crosses.

https://www.gowerfreshchristmastrees.co.uk/

There is a Santa’s Grotto, reindeer, gift shop and cafe. Book tickets online for Santa’s Grotto

Check websites for opening times/dates

Gower Pick Your Own, located in Scurlage.

https://www.gowerpickyourown.wales/

Pick your own strawberries, raspberries, sunflowers and more!

Open June – September. Check their Facebook page for updated opening days/times. https://www.facebook.com/gowerpyo/

Perriswood Archery and Falconry centre

https://www.perriswood.com/activities/

01792 371661 for more information and to book

Open 7 days a week

Singleton Boating Lake and Crazy Golf, located in Singleton Park

https://www.visitswanseabay.com/enjoy/outdoor-attractions/singleton-boating-lake/

Open from Spring onwards

Skydive Swansea, located at Swansea Airport on Fairwood common.

https://skydiveswansea.co.uk/

Home of the National Skydiving Club of Wales. Weekend jumps from March-November, unless you don’t like heights.

See website for further details.

Swansea Bay Rider, a land train that travels from Blackpill to Southend (in the Mumbles area).

https://www.visitswanseabay.com/enjoy/outdoor-attractions/swansea-bay-rider/

Open from Spring onwards

The Hangar, climbing wall located at Llansamlet.

https://www.theclimbinghangar.com/book-sessions/swansea

Booking available online

Open Mon-Fri: 8am-10pm, Sat-Sun: 8am-8pm

Flashpoint, bouldering wall located at Parc Tawe.

https://flashpointswansea.com/

Indoor climbing for all abilities.

Open Mon-Fri: 10am-10pm, Sat-Sun: 10am-7pm

Bikeability, located in Dunvant.

https://www.bikeabilitywales.org.uk/

Accessible and specialist bicycles for hire.

See website for booking details

Open Mon-Fri: 10am-3.30pm, Sat: 11-2pm/3.30pm

Santander Cycles, bike hire across Swansea

https://www.nextbike.co.uk/en/swansea-university/

See website for details.

Clyne Golf Club, located in Mayals.

http://www.clynegolfclub.com/

See website for booking and further details.

Gower Golf Club, located near Three Crosses

https://www.gowergolf.wales/

See website for booking and further details.

Langland Bay Golf Club, located in Langland

https://www.langlandbaygolfclub.com/

See website for booking and further details.

Pennard Golf Club, located in Pennard

https://www.pennardgolfclub.com/

See website for booking and further details.

Swansea FootGolf, located in Sketty.

https://www.swanseafootgolf.com/

Golf with a twist! A new sport that combines Golf and Football. This is the first and only course in Wales. Booking available online.

The Dylan Thomas Birthplace, located in Cwmdonkin

https://www.dylanthomasbirthplace.com/

See website for details on how to book tours and stays. Tours every Wednesday and Sunday

Dylan Thomas Centre, located in Swansea

http://www.dylanthomas.com/

Free entry. Open Wed-Sun: 10am-4.30pm

Elysium Gallery, located on Swansea High Street

https://www.elysiumgallery.com

Open Wed-Sat: 11am-6pm

The Egypt Centre, located on Swansea University Campus

https://www.egypt.swan.ac.uk/

Free admission, no need to book. Open Tues-Sat: 10am-4pm

Glyn Vivian Art Gallery, located in Swansea

https://www.glynnvivian.co.uk/

Free admission. Open Tues-Sun: 10am-5pm

Gower Heritage Centre, located in Parkmill.

https://www.gowerheritagecentre.co.uk/

A working water-powered 12th Century Mill, museum, play park and local shops. See website for latest market details and events. Tickets can be purchased upon arrival.

Swansea Bus Museum and Transport Heritage Centre, located in Winch Wen

http://www.swtpg.org.uk/index.html

Open Sat: 11am-3pm

Swansea Museum, located in Swansea

http://www.swanseamuseum.co.uk/

Open Tues-Sun: 10am-4.30pm

The Waterfront Museum, located in Swansea Marina

https://museum.wales/swansea/

Open Mon-Sun: 10am-5pm

Brangwyn Hall, located next to Swansea Bay

http://www.brangwyn.co.uk/

See website for latest events and concert details.

Swansea Arena, located in Swansea

https://www.swansea-arena.co.uk/

Tickets available online. See website for details on shows and events.

Swansea Grand Theatre, located in Swansea

https://www.swanseagrand.co.uk/

Tickets available online.

See website for details on shows and events.

Taliesin Arts Centre, located on Swansea University Campushttps://www.taliesinartscentre.co.uk/

Tickets and event details available online

It wouldn’t be Cymru/ Wales if there weren’t any castles!

Oxwich Castle, Oxwich

https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/oxwich-castle#overview

More of a Tudor monument to social climbing than a real castle but well worth a visit!

Closed November to April

Oystermouth Castle, Mumbles

Oystermouth Castle is managed by City of Swansea Council. Find out about visiting times here and about the history of the castle here. Closed during winter.

Pennard Castle situated on the hill overlooking the path down to Three Cliffs Bay (start at Parkmill)

The castle remains date from the 13^th or 14^th century and it is freely accessible. Read more about it here and here.

Penrice Castle is privately owned and not open to the public.

Swansea Castle, central Swansea

https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/swansea-castle

Late 13^th/early 14^th century remains of what was a strategically important castle. Can be viewed externally at any time.

Weobley Castle, North Gower, overlooking the Llwchwr estuary

https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/weobley-castle

Mumbles Pier, located in Mumbles. Amusement Arcade, cafe and fishing.

https://www.mumbles-pier.co.uk/

Swansea Indoor Market, located in Swansea town centre

http://www.swanseaindoormarket.co.uk/

Open Mon-Sat: 8am-5pm Sun: 10am-4pm

Uplands Market

https://www.uplandsmarket.com/

Outdoor market selling a wide range of Welsh produce from hand-made items to delicious fresh food.

Usually takes place 9AM – 1PM on the last Saturday of each month at Gwydr Square, Uplands, Swansea SA2 0HD

Mumbles Market 

www.facebook.com/MumblesMarket

Outdoor market, usually takes place 9AM – 1PM on the second Saturday of each month at The Dairy Carpark, Mumbles, Swansea SA3 4BX.

Derwen Fawr miniature railway

https://www.facebook.com/SwanseaSocietyOfModelEngineers/

Home of the Swansea Society of Model Engineers.

Open to the public for rides on Bank Holiday Sundays

Our nearest eateries.

Captains Table

A Gower Fish & Chip shop and cafe on the front in Port Einon, also with outdoor seating.

The Causeway

Cafe in Rhossili next to the National Trust car park. Eat in, eat out ot take-away.

Chips Ahoy!

Traditional Fish & Chip shop in Scurlage. Seasonal opening.

The Bay Bistro

In Rhossili, newly-refurbished, dog-friendly, outside seating with stunning views.

The King Arthur Hotel

Very popular pub and wedding venue, located in the heart of Reynoldston.

The King’s Head Inn

Another popular place for food and to stay, opposite the church in Llangennith.

The Lookout

Cosy, with small outside seating area – eat in, eat out, take-away in Rhossili.

The Ship Inn

Family run, dog-friendly pub with a nautical theme, in Port Einon.

The Smugglers Beach Bar & Kitchen

Located close to the beach in Port Einon.

The Worm’s Head Hotel

Restaurant, bar and outside seating in Rhossili.