Towns & cities · South Wales
Swansea
Also known as: Abertawe
Swansea is a town in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Swansea · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Swansea, the nearest railway station is Swansea, located 1.2 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Swansea is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1158. It covers approximately 390,000,000 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 246,700 people. Address: SA1-SA7. Coordinates: 51.6167°, -3.9500°.
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Summary from the official site
Swansea is a vibrant city offering a variety of events and activities for visitors. Attractions include the Enchanted Fairy Trail and the Wales Airshow, along with opportunities to engage in environmental events and community activities.
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From the Wikipedia article
Swansea ( SWON-zee; Welsh: Abertawe [abɛrˈtawɛ]) is a port and coastal city and the second-largest city of Wales. It forms a principal area, officially known as the City and County of Swansea (Welsh: Dinas a Sir Abertawe). The city is the twenty-eighth largest in the United Kingdom. Located along Swansea Bay in south-west Wales, with the principal area covering the Gower Peninsula, it is part of the Swansea Bay region and part of the historic county of Glamorgan and the ancient Welsh commote of Gŵyr. The principal area is the second most populous local authority area in Wales, with an estimated population of 251,304 in 2024. Swansea, along with Neath and Port Talbot, forms the Swansea urban area, with a population of 300,352 in 2011. It is also part of the Swansea Bay City Region. During the 19th-century industrial heyday, Swansea was the key centre of the copper-smelting industry, earning the nickname Copperopolis.
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Background
Visiting
Swansea has been used as a location for films such as Only Two Can Play, Submarine and Twin Town, the TV series Mine All Mine and in episodes of Doctor Who. Swansea was the first city in Wales to feature in its own version of the board game Monopoly. The Swansea edition of Monopoly features 33 local landmarks, including the Mumbles Pier and the National Waterfront Museum; the game has been produced in both English and Welsh. Swansea was also featured in a television documentary, titled Swansea Love Story, as part of the Rule Britannia series on VBS.tv. The film is of a rather graphic nature and features heroin users, as well as community members affected by the narcotic, while trying to…
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- Coordinates
- 51.6167, -3.9500
- District
- Swansea
- Parish
- Castle
- Postcode
- SA1-SA7
- Parliamentary constituency
- Swansea West
- Population
- 246,700
- Established
- 1158
- Nearest railway station
- Swansea — 1.2 km
- Official site
- www.swansea.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q23051 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Swansea (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: P.3. Swansea City Centre 2012.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Vetch Field
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Swansea Market
Mines & mining heritage · 0.1 km
Agricultural Hall MVCCCI XX
Public art & sculpture · 0.2 km
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Restaurants · 0.2 km
Swansea Grand Theatre
Theatres · 0.2 km
Grand Theatre, Swansea
Open-air theatres · 0.2 km
Lumberjack
Axe-throwing venues · 0.3 km
Argyle English Presbyterian Church
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Studios 1-2-3
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St Andrew's English Calvinistic Methodist Chapel
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Carlton Cinema
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Swansea Market
Historic shopping arcades · 0.5 km
Swansea is a city in South Wales with a population of 246,700. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 246,700
- Constituency
- Swansea West
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Things to see in Swansea
303 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Swansea →
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📷 4Historic churches · South Wales
All Saints' Church
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Baked Bean Museum of Excellence
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Bethesda Welsh Baptist Chapel
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Bishop's Wood
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Boer War Memorial
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📷 4Mountains & hills · South Wales
Bracelet Bay
Bracelet Bay — bay in City and County of Swansea, United Kingdom.
📷 3Beaches · South Wales
Bracelet Bay Beach
Bracelet Bay Beach — beach in Mumbles, Wales.
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Bracelet Bay Beach
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📷 4Theatres · South Wales
Brangwyn Hall
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📷 5Mountains & hills · South Wales
Caswell Bay
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📷 3Historic houses · South Wales
Clyne Castle
Clyne Castle — Grade II* listed building in Blackpill. Castle near Blackpill, Swansea.
📷 3Chapels · South Wales
Clyne Chapel
Clyne Chapel — grade II listed building in City and County of Swansea. Approximately 400m SE of Clyne Castle and on the S side of Clyne Gardens.
📷 3Gardens · South Wales
Clyne Gardens
Clyne Gardens — botanical garden in Swansea, Wales.
📷 3Natural landmarks · South Wales
Copper Flame
Copper Flame — Public artwork (installation) by Robin Campbell (designer), Martin Williams (sculptor), Andrew Rowe, Theo Grunewald (metal workers).
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📷 5Stadiums · South Wales
Vetch Field
Vetch Field — former football stadium in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom.
📷 4Mines & mining heritage · South Wales
Swansea Market
Swansea Market — retail market in Swansea, Wales, UK.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · South Wales
Agricultural Hall MVCCCI XX
Agricultural Hall MVCCCI XX — a public art in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Swansea Grand Theatre
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📷 5Open-air theatres · South Wales
Grand Theatre, Swansea
Grand Theatre, Swansea — a open-air theatre in wales south.
Where to eat & stay near Swansea
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · South Wales
Swansea Marriott Hotel
Swansea Marriott Hotel — a hotel in wales south.
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📷 5Hostels · South Wales
Dan Y Coed House Activity Centre
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Las Iguanas
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swansea?
- Swansea is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA1-SA7), in the parish of Castle.
- What is Swansea?
- Swansea is a town in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Swansea?
- The nearest railway station is Swansea, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA1-SA7.
- When was Swansea built?
- Built or established in 1158.
- Who owns Swansea?
- Swansea is owned by Swansea Council.
- Is Swansea free to visit?
- Yes, Swansea is free to enter.
- How do I get to Swansea?
- The nearest railway station is Swansea, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA1-SA7.