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Photogallery of Swansea, Great Britain

Swansea seafront
Swansea seafront by Gareth Lovering @flickr
Mumbles Lighthouse
Mumbles Lighthouse by Zingyyellow...! @flickr
London and Wales
London and Wales by Ampersandyslexia @flickr
Sketty Hall
Sketty Hall by Peter Curbishley @flickr
Swansea, Wales
Swansea, Wales by Nigel'S Europe @flickr
Saturday in Swansea
Saturday in Swansea by Chris P Jobling @flickr
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Swansea Marina
Swansea Marina by Margarita K... @flickr
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More to see in Swansea
The city is very popular among fans of water sports, as the coast of Swansea is ideal for surfing and sailing. In warmer months, one of the main activities for travelers is walking around scenic surroundings; the city has lots of attractive parks and gardens. A great place for walks and picnics is Clyne Park, which is widely considered the most beautiful in the city. Park is especially scenic in late spring, when thousands of fragrant flowers bloom on its territory. The park is equipped with a special seating area with wooden benches; there are large meadows for sports entertainment. In the city center there is Singleton Park; it is a great place to relax after walking through busy city streets. In summer, literally every evening, musical concerts and theatrical performances are held in the park. Among other attractive sites, Brynmill Park is worth mentioning. The most beautiful beach in Swansea is Rhossili, it has long been visited fans of surfing. The water is too cold for swimming, so people prefer to stroll in a relaxed way along the waterfront and enjoy the panorama opening from the coast. Caswell beach is famous among fans of canoeing; at high tourist season exciting recreational activities for tourists are often held here. Surfers can also recommend visiting Llangennith Beach; besides excellent conditions for sports it features some attractive restaurants. Fans of elite sport will appreciate advantages of the Pennard Golf Course club. Upscale golf course, sports … Read further

Chapters of the guide to Swansea

Attractions and active leisure

Surfers can also recommend visiting Llangennith Beach; besides excellent conditions for sports it features some attractive restaurants. Fans of elite sport will appreciate advantages of the Pennard Golf Course club. Upscale golf course, sports equipment rental, professional coaches and an excellent restaurant are present here. In the Golden Palomino Riding Stables vacationers can book a horse ride and visit the most … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

One of the most popular budget places in Swansea is the Pen y Cae Inn bistro. It is located in a beautiful historic building; the restaurant has a small terrace and a playground for children. Pen y Cae Inn specializes in cooking international dishes; there are risotto and juicy steaks with vegetable garnish among its specialties. Thrifty travelers are also recommended to visit the Bizzie Lizzies bistro, where you … Open

Travel guide to Swansea

One of the main cultural centers of Swansea is the National Waterfront Museum. It has an interesting collection of exhibits on the industrial past of the city. You can see items of old factory equipment and technical devices used in local mines. There are even samples of bricks that were produced at local plants over a hundred years ago. Models of ancient ships are the real pride of the museum. You can also enjoy … Open

Advices for travellers

9. Fans of cultural tourism should visit Swansea in autumn, as the city hosts the Festival of Music and Art. A hotel room for the holiday has to be booked in advance, as a lot of tourists come to visit the festival. 8. Mains voltage is 240 V; standard three-pin sockets dominate in hotels. For some electrical stuff special adapters and connectors will be required. Test them for compatibility before the trip. 7. … Open

Cultural excursion through Swansea - things to see

The Swansea Museum tells travelers about the most significant events in the history of the city. Tourists who aren’t indifferent to visual arts would like a collection of Glynn Vivian Art Gallery. The National Museum opened in 2005 is an interesting cultural venue too. It is located on the waterfront and introduces the history of the industrial revolution of Wales to all interested. The exhibition of the … Open

Swansea sightseeing

Among the cultural institutions of the city we should also highlight Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea Museum and Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, which present truly amazing historical artifacts and beautiful paintings. The most popular market of the city is located nearby. This market is also called Central. Here you will find really large choice of products including clothing, perfume and, of course, large food pavilions. … Open

Top sigths of Great Britain

Despite the fact that the exploration of the country started yet during the prehistoric era, there are many wonderful pieces of nature in the country. Kent Country is considered the most picturesque and beautiful part of the UK. Sometimes it is even called “the garden of the United Kingdom”. Another unique nature reserve has appeared near Lake Loch Ness, which is famous because of numerous legends. The largest national park in the country is located in the so called Lakeland. Here travellers will be offered to participate in excursions to the Hebrides and the Orkney Islands, as well as in rides to the “Bird Island” officially known as Bass Rock. … Open

Photogalleries of neighbours of Swansea

Cardiff
The town hall is also distinguished by luxurious interior design. Tourists will be able to see ancient statues, bronze candelabra and many decorative items made of wood. The Town Hall is open for public, so everyone is welcome to walk in its spacious halls. Travellers ... Open »
Bristol
You can get absolutely amazing impressions if you visit Blaise Hamlet. This is a complex of dozens of cottages built in the same style. Among commoners the place is called “small village”, “chocolate boxes”. All the houses were built in the middle of the 19th ... Open »
Bath
No less interesting architectural landmark is The Circus, which was built on the model of the Roman Colosseum. In front of the spectacular building is a very beautiful square, just behind which picturesque streets begin. A very interesting sight is the Old Town Hall ... Open »
Wolverhampton
There are also many interesting landmarks in the modern part of the city. In the city center, you will find an art gallery displaying a rich collection of works by contemporary artists. Part of the gallery halls stores vintage paintings. Visitors can see the priceless ... Open »
Birmingham
The most interesting street for a walk, by definition, is the Gas Street Basin. Here are wonderful channels, and just an amazing combination of antiquity and modernity. There is also another romantic place here, namely, the Lover’s Bridge. It is precisely here, as ... Open »
Oxford
The name of the writer is linked with another place in the city - The Eagle and Child Pub, where meetings of "Inklings" literary circle took place (the authors of "The Lord of the Rings'' and ''The Chronicles of Narnia"' were among its members). The pub is owned by ... Open »
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