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South Wales Holiday Activities & Attractions

Beaches

Once again, we have some of the top bays in Europe, with the cleanest water and best facilities. They all add up to a great - and safe - day out at the seaside. Bracelet, Caswell, Langland and Port Eynon have all retained their Blue Flag status.

Also see
for more on Gower Beaches, location map, photographs and information.

Bird Watching

National Wetland Centre
Located on the Ramsar site of the Burry Inlet, WWT's innovative centre at Llanelli is at the frontend of wetland conservation in Wales.

The Chocolate Factory

Family Fun
We have something for all the family. Regular chocolate tours throughout the year.

Cycling

The City and County of Swansea has become a haven for cyclists of all abilities and ages. A number of safe cycle routes have been introduced to ensure that cyclists get the most out of the Area. The National Cycle Network in Swansea provides a wonderful range of traffic-free cycle routes, traveling in 3 different directions!

Afan Forest Park
Home to one of the most beautiful valleys in South Wales.

Facilities are available for walking, cycling, orienteering, picnics, camping and educational visits. The park also has a visitor centre, café, gift shop and cycle hire (including special tricycles for those with mobility problems) and is accessible to all.

Dogs & beaches

Bringing your four-legged friend for a refreshing break in Swansea Bay?
Read on to find out more about our dog-friendly beaches.

Dylan Thomas Centre

"They have rejected me now, but in years to come,
the name Dylan Thomas will echo from shore to shore.
Only I won't be alive to hear it."

Grand Theatre

Swansea_Grand_Theatre presents over 500 performances throughout the year and is also the base for the only Russian classically trained Ballet Company based in the UK, Ballet Russe. The Grand also offers a range of conference facilities and hosts a School of Dance and Theatre Arts, a Youth Theatre Group and a variety of education projects.

The Grand Theatre's Arts Wing provides two exhibition areas, a rooftop café and bar and a 120 seat performance space called The Depot. The Depot attracts capacity audiences for the monthly Comedy Club and the weekly Jazz Nights with the Swansea Jazz Society.

Eating Out

Whether you choose to savour the atmosphere by the seaside, in the city's vibrant café quarter or in quiet countryside pub, you'll find that Swansea Bay has something for all tastes. From traditional Welsh delicacies to the more exotic flavours of faraway lands, you're in for a special treat! Eating Out

Egypt Centre

An absorbing insight into ancient Egyptian_life, this exciting collection of Egyptian antiquities with over 3500 items.

Golf

SWANSEA BAY is rapidly becoming known as one of the UK's best kept golfing secrets with an abundance of challenging and exciting courses to suit all levels of golfing ability. A golfer's paradise blessed with excellent facilities, ideal for an enjoyable and relaxing short break, or a challenging and exciting golfing holiday.

The Gower Golf Club

Fairwood Park Golf Club

Langland Bay Golf Club

Clyne Golf Club

Pennard Golf Club

Morriston Golf Club

Earlswood Golf Club

Gower Castles and Shipwrecks

The strength of Norman Rule and the effectiveness of their castles that it is was not until the early 15th Century that a Welsh rebellion, led by Owain Glyndwr, finally managed to liberate Gower from their occupation.

It is undeniable that many of Gower's more remote bays exhibit a certain wild romanticism even on the balmiest of summer afternoons. Visualise then the heights these landscapes can raise in the soul and the imagination, by wandering amongst these same beaches on a blustery winter's evening; with the rough Atlantic Ocean pounding on the bay and the wind swirling the damp sand around the wrecks of ancient Spanish galleons.

Gower Churches

Historic Churches of Gower
Given Gower's history, it is perhaps unsurprising to find that many of the peninsula's churches witnessed troubled and intriguing histories.

Gower Heritage Centre

Gower_Heritage_Centre is a visitor attraction and rural life museum based around a working 12th century water-mill.

Gower Sea Trips

An exhilarating opportunity not to be missed, come aboard SEA_SERPENT and discover the unspoilt beauty of the magnificent Gower Coast.

Coastal_Rib Tours based at Swansea , the entire Bristol Channel and the whole length of the South Wales coastline are within our normal limits of operation.

Welcome Aboard WAVERLEY - the last sea-going paddle steamer in the world, and the Historic Passenger Ship BALMORAL. Both ships offer day, afternoon & evening cruises from over 100 ports & piers throughout the UK including Swansea, for Gower trips and across to Ilfracombe.

Internet Outdoors

Outdoor activities, parties,corporate events, wilderness trekking and romantic breaks, all on the beautiful Gower peninsula and all on Internet Outdoors!

More Information on Gower

Enjoy Gower - an informative site with with further links on Gower

Museums & Art Galleries

Swansea's_museums_and_art_galleries provide a wealth of information on Swansea's past.

National Pool

Wales National Pool Swansea. This outstanding facility is the only 50m pool in Wales

National Showcaves

In the heart of the Brecon Beacons, the the National Showcaves Centre for Wales is one of the principality's top visitor attractions, and is the most spectacular showcaves complex in Northern Europe.

National Trust

Rhossili_Visitor_Centre, Situated on the tip of the Gower peninsula and next to the popular Rhossili beach.

Pony Trekking

Park-le-Breos is a 19th Century Hunting Lodge set in 70 peaceful acres, once the deer park of William de Breos, Lord of Gower.

Sailing

Euphoria_Sailing Based on Gower peninsular at Oxwich Bay and Swansea marina, we offer water sports as a training, entertainment and leisure medium for business and the general public.

Rainbow_Sailing_School Sail From Swansea Marina in the beautiful Gower peninsular. For all your Courses, Cruises and Chartering needs.

Surfing

Progress Surf Learn to surf with the best, Progress surf. Offering, Gower surfing lessons of the highest quality. Fully approved by the BSA (British surfing association) and the Welsh tourist board.

WSF Owned by the governing body for surfing in Wales and the only surf school based at Llangennith, the best place to learn to surf in Wales.

GSD is the only full time surf school in South Wales offering surfing every day of the week, early morning to late evening.

Swansea Bay Festival

From May to September the area around the fabulous sweep of Swansea_Bay is alive with a myriad of fantastic events, shows, and carnivals for everyone to enjoy.

Taliesin Arts Centre

Owned and managed by the University of Wales Swansea, Taliesin_Arts_Centre is a very popular venue presenting a wide variety of performances & exhibitions.

Tourist Information

Swansea - telephone: 01792 468321
Mumbles - telephone: 01792 361302

Walking

Gower_Society Join us in exploring Gower and in guarding the United Kingdom's first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

THE RAMBLERS' ASSOCIATION, West Glamorgan Group
What better way is there to get to know the area than to walk in the local countryside?

Wind Surfing

It's time to get wet! Let us guide you through the great sensations of windsurfing or simply take out a kayak and cruise around.
Bay Water Sports


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