Attractions and Places to Visit in Swansea

The suburbs of Swansea, Wales' second-oldest town, extend as far as the lovely Gower Peninsula. A port at the mouth of the River Tawe, the city grew in size thanks to the export of iron, coal and copper (the latter once so important that it leant Swansea its nickname of 'Copperopolis').

The Waterfront City of Swansea is home to the oldest and newest museums in Wales and the largest indoor market in Wales, serving local delicacies such as cockles and laverbread (it’s seaweed!) and freshly baked welshcakes straight from the bakestone. The City also boasts indoor surfing at the LC and of course, the renowned Dylan Thomas Centre, home to the largest collection of Dylan Thomas memorabilia in the world.

Dylan Thomas Centre

The Dylan Thomas Centre is home to a permanent exhibition, ‘Love the Words’. The interactive displays tell the story of the work, life and cultural context of one of the twentieth century’s most significant writers.
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Oystermouth Castle

Oystermouth Castle sits majestically on the hill in Mumbles with stunning views overlooking Swansea Bay. Come and explore parts of the castle that have been hidden away for centuries, and learn about the castle's exciting history.
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Swansea Museum

Swansea Museum is the oldest museum in Wales, and a fascinating treasure house of Swansea’s past history. The collections contain all kinds of objects from the past of Swansea, Wales and the rest of the world.
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