Marinas · South Wales
Swansea Marina
In or near Swansea.
Swansea Marina is a marina in Swansea, south Wales, behind the barrage at the mouth of the River Tawe. There is a boatyard for building and servicing boats, and a few shops selling boating equipment.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Swansea · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Swansea Marina is a marina in Swansea, south Wales, behind the barrage at the mouth of the River Tawe. There is a boatyard for building and servicing boats, and a few shops selling boating equipment.
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Official information
The National Waterfront Museum in Swansea showcases the history of industry and innovation in Wales. Visitors can explore various exhibits and collections that highlight the region's maritime heritage and technological advancements.
From the Wikipedia article
Swansea Marina is a marina in Swansea, south Wales, behind the barrage at the mouth of the River Tawe. There is a boatyard for building and servicing boats, and a few shops selling boating equipment.
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Background
History
After many years of industrial decline in the Lower Swansea valley, the South Dock of the Swansea Docks complex finally closed in 1969, leaving the area as an industrial wasteland which was sold to the council. Initially, a new relief road was proposed to take traffic away from the Oystermouth road. However, there was a government reorganisation in 1974 which decided on a new strategy. By 1975, a new planning strategy had been prepared which identified social and economic policy objectives with a new regeneration programme. It took a further five years for land acquisition, clearance and infrastructure installation before redevelopment could commence. New sea defence works were installed,…
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- Coordinates
- 51.6158, -3.9383
- District
- Swansea
- Parish
- Waterfront
- Postcode
- SA1 3RD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Swansea West
- Nearest railway station
- Swansea — 1.1 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm
- Official site
- museum.wales
Sources
- wikipedia: Swansea Marina (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swansea Marina?
- Swansea Marina is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA1 3RD), in the parish of Waterfront.
- What is Swansea Marina?
- Swansea Marina is a marina in Swansea, south Wales, behind the barrage at the mouth of the River Tawe. There is a boatyard for building and servicing boats, and a few shops selling boating equipment.
- How do I get to Swansea Marina?
- The nearest railway station is Swansea, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA1 3RD.
- How do I get to Swansea Marina?
- The nearest railway station is Swansea, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA1 3RD.