Mountains & hills · South Wales
Swansea Bay
Also known as: Bae Abertawe
In or near Swansea.
Swansea Bay is a mountain or hill in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Swansea · 5.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Swansea Bay, the nearest railway station is Swansea, located 5.5 km away. Entry to the bay is free.
About
Swansea Bay is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.5833°, -3.9000°. 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
- 51.5833, -3.9000
- Nearest railway station
- Swansea — 5.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q3235968 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Swansea Bay (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Mum lslade sm.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Swansea Bay
Natural landmarks · 0.5 km
Swansea Barrage
Canal locks · 4.2 km
Marina Towers Observatory
Observatories · 4.3 km
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Ecliptica' sculpture and weather vane
Public art & sculpture · 4.3 km
ABCC Meeting Point
Beaches · 4.3 km
The Boatshed Doors
Public art & sculpture · 4.3 km
Norwegian Church, Swansea
Historic churches · 4.3 km
Lighthouse Tower sculpture
Lighthouses · 4.4 km
The Copper Ore Barque
Natural landmarks · 4.4 km
Port Tennant
Villages · 4.4 km
Baglan Bay
Natural landmarks · 4.4 km
John Henry Vivian
Memorials & monuments · 4.4 km
Nearby
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Marina Towers Observatory
Marina Towers Observatory — building in Swansea, Wales.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · South Wales
Ecliptica' sculpture and weather vane
Ecliptica' sculpture and weather vane — Public artwork (installation) by Robin Campbell (architect), Robert Conybear, Uta Molling (sculptors).
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The Boatshed Doors
The Boatshed Doors — Public artwork (installation) by Robert Conybear, Robin Campbell.
Where to eat & stay near Swansea Bay
Places to stay
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Swansea Marriott Hotel
Swansea Marriott Hotel — a hotel in wales south.
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📷 7Hotels · South Wales
The Mumbles (Carlton) Hotel
The Mumbles (Carlton) Hotel — a hotel in wales south.
📷 5Hostels · South Wales
Dan Y Coed House Activity Centre
Dan Y Coed House Activity Centre — a hostel in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Las Iguanas
Las Iguanas — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: latin american. Brand: Las Iguanas.
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📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
The Lighthouse Bar & Kitchen
The Lighthouse Bar & Kitchen — a restaurant in wales south.
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Bangkok Thai Fusion and Bar
Bangkok Thai Fusion and Bar — a restaurant in wales south.
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Ogof Ffynnon Ddu
Ogof Ffynnon Ddu — cave in the Upper Swansea Valley in South Wales.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swansea Bay?
- Swansea Bay is in South Wales, United Kingdom.
- What is Swansea Bay?
- Swansea Bay is a mountain or hill in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Swansea Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Swansea, about 5.5 km away. The nearest town is Swansea. Its coordinates are 51.5833°, -3.9000°.
- 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 5.5 km away.