Beaches · South Wales
Swansea Bay
Also known as: Bae Abertawe
In or near Swansea.
Swansea Bay is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Swansea · 4.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Swansea Bay, the nearest railway station is Swansea, located 4.2 km away. Entry to the beach is free.
About
Swansea Bay is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 51.5910°, -3.9645°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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From the Wikipedia article
Swansea Bay (Welsh: Bae Abertawe) is a bay on the southern coast of Wales. The River Neath, River Tawe, River Afan, River Kenfig and Clyne River flow into the bay. Swansea Bay and the upper reaches of the Bristol Channel experience a large tidal range. The shipping ports in Swansea Bay are Swansea Docks, Port Talbot Docks and Briton Ferry wharves. Each stretch of beach within the bay has its own name: Aberavon Beach Baglan Bay Jersey Marine Beach Swansea Beach Mumbles Beach
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- Coordinates
- 51.5910, -3.9645
- Nearest railway station
- Swansea — 4.2 km
Sources
- osm: w109082133 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Swansea Bay (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Mum lslade sm.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
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Swansea Beach
Beaches · 1.0 km
Swansea Cenotaph
Memorials & monuments · 2.2 km
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Boer War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km
Singleton Abbey
Gardens · 2.3 km
Fulton House
Gardens · 2.3 km
Egypt Centre
Museums · 2.4 km
Grove Building
Gardens · 2.4 km
Swansea University Medical School
Natural landmarks · 2.4 km
Taliesin Arts Centre
Theatres · 2.4 km
Taliesin Arts Centre
Open-air theatres · 2.4 km
Clyne Chapel
Chapels · 2.4 km
Nearby
📷 2📷 3📷 5Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Swansea Cenotaph
Swansea Cenotaph — War memorial, dating to 1922.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Boer War Memorial
Boer War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Gardens · South Wales
Singleton Abbey
Singleton Abbey — a garden in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 4Gardens · South Wales
Fulton House
Fulton House — a garden in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Swansea Bay
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · South Wales
Dan Y Coed House Activity Centre
Dan Y Coed House Activity Centre — a hostel in wales south.
📷 7Hotels · South Wales
The Mumbles (Carlton) Hotel
The Mumbles (Carlton) Hotel — a hotel in wales south.
📷 5Hotels · South Wales
Swansea Marriott Hotel
Swansea Marriott Hotel — a hotel in wales south.
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 3Restaurants · South Wales
Mermaid Cafe Bar and Restaurant
Mermaid Cafe Bar and Restaurant — a restaurant in wales south.
📷 3Restaurants · South Wales
Croeso Lounge
Croeso Lounge — a restaurant in wales south.
📷 3Restaurants · South Wales
Nishimura Ltd
Nishimura Ltd — a restaurant in wales south.
📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
The Lighthouse Bar & Kitchen
The Lighthouse Bar & Kitchen — a restaurant in wales south.
📷 5📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Bangkok Thai Fusion and Bar
Bangkok Thai Fusion and Bar — a restaurant in wales south.
More beaches in this region
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📷 4Beaches · South Wales
Aberavon Beach
Aberavon Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swansea Bay?
- Swansea Bay is in South Wales, United Kingdom.
- What is Swansea Bay?
- Swansea Bay is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Swansea Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Swansea, about 4.2 km away. Its coordinates are 51.5910°, -3.9645°.
- Is Swansea Bay free to visit?
- Yes, Swansea Bay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Swansea Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Swansea, about 4.2 km away.