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Swansea is one of Swansea.

1. Swansea

City and County of Swansea, City and County of Swansea
City · 18 tips and reviews

Asemota U.Asemota Uki: There is no place I would rather live than in Swansea. Scenic beaches, friendly people and a definetly unpredictable weather

2. Castle Square

5.7
Castle St, Swansea, City and County of Swansea
Plaza · 8 tips and reviews

Swansea C.Swansea City Centre: Fantastic location in the heart of the city for events and big screen showings.

The Quadrant is one of Swansea.

3. The Quadrant

6.3
Union St, Swansea, City and County of Swansea
Shopping Mall · 7 tips and reviews

Fjara ♡.Fjara ♡: Decent shopping centre, no notable shops though. Toilets are separately upstairs which is a bit odd. Pigeons only spotted in bus station these days.

Swansea Bay Beach is one of Swansea.

4. Swansea Bay Beach

8.4
Oystermouth Rd, Swansea, City and County of Swansea
Beach · 15 tips and reviews

Kirsty-leigh B.Kirsty-leigh Baglow: It's really close to joes icecream! And it's rather pretty when we get sunny weather!

Singleton Park is one of Swansea.

5. Singleton Park

7.6
De-la-Beche Road (Sketty), Swansea
Park · 12 tips and reviews

Joanna E.Joanna Evans: Popular with dog walkers, great for running.

Uplands Diner is one of Swansea.

6. Uplands Diner

7.1
63 Uplands Cres, Swansea, City and County of Swansea
Diner · 6 tips and reviews

Leanne A.Leanne Allen: Recommend the Jumbo it is just the right amount of everything; excellent value for money. If only there was one of these diners closer to home!

Mumbles is one of Swansea.

7. Mumbles

City and County of Swansea, City and County of Swansea
Village · 9 tips and reviews

Mark T.Mark Tooley: Great long promenade for running, cycling or just hanging out on a sunny day...with all the traditional British sea side trappings one street back!

Swansea Market is one of Swansea.

8. Swansea Market

8.5
Oxford St, Swansea, City and County of Swansea
Market · 7 tips and reviews

Steve H.Steve Hopkins: Shop local and support your city centre

Parc Tawe Retail Park is one of Swansea.

9. Parc Tawe Retail Park

5.6
Quay Parade, Swansea, City and County of Swansea
Shopping Plaza · 1 tip
Dylan Thomas Birthplace & Family Home is one of Swansea.

10. Dylan Thomas Birthplace & Family Home

5 Cwmdonkin Dr, Swansea, City and County of Swansea
Hostel · 1 tip

paul t.paul tipler: It's all 1950s stylee inside. Never seem to find Dylan at home though.. ;-)

Grape & Olive is one of Swansea.

11. Grape & Olive

6.6
Meridian Tower (The Quay), Swansea, City and County of Swansea
Gastropub · 14 tips and reviews

Jack P.Jack Powell: Cool views, brilliant cafe, good for dates and good service. 😀

Verdi's is one of Swansea.

12. Verdi's

7.8
Knab Rock, Mumbles Rd, Mumbles, City and County of Swansea
Coffee Shop · 34 tips and reviews

Michelle W.Michelle Williams: Fantastic food and atmosphere here. I love the Tiramasu and outside tables! Read more.

13. Joe's Ice Cream Parlour

8.7
85 St Helen's Rd, Swansea, City and County of Swansea
Ice Cream Parlor · 12 tips and reviews

Fjara ♡.Fjara ♡: Best ice cream in Swansea - tasty and creamy. Strawberry marshmallow sundae is amazing, as are the North Poles. Seasonal special changes each month.

Sail Bridge is one of Swansea.

14. Sail Bridge

Swansea, City and County of Swansea
Bridge · 1 tip

Tom B.Tom Bradley: If you're walking make sure you stay on the pedestrian side!

Swansea Marina is one of Swansea.

15. Swansea Marina

Lockside (Maritime Quarter), Swansea, City and County of Swansea
Harbor or Marina · 15 tips and reviews

Andrew L.Andrew Lloyd Hughes: Nice place to stroll around and to access the beach. Nice restaurant / bar in the Marina Tower that dominates the skyline in Swansea, great views overlooking the sea and city. Local attractions too

Swansea Castle is one of Swansea.

16. Swansea Castle

Castle St, Swansea, City and County of Swansea
Castle · City Centre · 4 tips and reviews

II: Take a little look

Swansea Christmas Market is one of Swansea.

17. Swansea Christmas Market

Oxford St (Princess Way), Swansea, City and County of Swansea
Christmas Market · 1 tip

Fjara ♡.Fjara ♡: Variety of hot foods, drinks, arts, crafts and gifts. Give the German sausage stall a shot, £4.50 for Bratwurst or Krakauer. Great for warming up a bit and doing a spot of shopping. 🌭🎄

18. Dunky Donuts

Oxford St, Swansea
Donut Shop · 1 tip

Fjara ♡.Fjara ♡: Fresh mini donuts with sugar and/or cinnamon, 10 for £2.50 or 20 for £3.50. So yummy 🍩

19. Norfolk Bakery

55D Swansea Market, Swansea
Bakery · No tips or reviews

Fjara ♡.Fjara ♡: Best Welsh cakes that the market offers. Can even order heart shaped ones ❤️

20. The Mad Cow

7.5
2 Castle St, Swansea, City and County of Swansea
Juice Bar · 2 tips and reviews

Fjara ♡.Fjara ♡: Nice milkshakes made from your choice of confectionery and fresh smoothie blends. Single flavour shake £2.95 and double £3.95. A Swansea staple for locals.

Palace Theatre is one of Swansea.

21. Palace Theatre

Prince of Wales Rd, Swansea
Monument · No tips or reviews
Elysium Gallery & Studios is one of Swansea.

22. Elysium Gallery & Studios

16 College St, Swansea, City and County of Swansea
Art Gallery · No tips or reviews
Mumbles Pier is one of Swansea.

23. Mumbles Pier

5.8
Mumbles, City and County of Swansea
Pier · 2 tips and reviews
Swansea Bus Station is one of Swansea.

24. Swansea Bus Station

Wellington St, Swansea, City and County of Swansea
Bus Station · 11 tips and reviews

Fjara ♡.Fjara ♡: Toilets are 30p here, but there's free alternatives at the nearby Quadrant shopping centre or large Tesco 🚽

Turtle Bay is one of Swansea.

25. Turtle Bay

6.8
10 Castle St, Swansea, City and County of Swansea
Caribbean Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews

Fjara ♡.Fjara ♡: Tasty and fairly strong 2 for 1 cocktails most of the time! 🍹 Trini curry chicken flavoursome and filling. General good vibes and service 🌴

Brynmill Park is one of Swansea.

26. Brynmill Park

7.0
Oakwood Rd., Swansea, City and County of Swansea
Park · 5 tips and reviews

paul t.paul tipler: Ducks and swans in the daytime, plus a kiosk to buy birdfood,a children's play area,even a bowling green and bats and flycatchers at dusk. This park is a gem.

Cwmdonkin Park is one of Swansea.

27. Cwmdonkin Park

8.4
Park Dr, Swansea, City and County of Swansea
Park · 5 tips and reviews

Steve P.Steve Pike: This park is secreted behind Uplands, go up the LHS of H-Sports. Lovely views through trees from the top, where owls can be seen/heard at dusk. Tennis courts here too, and a kids park.

The Potters Wheel (Wetherspoon) is one of Swansea.

28. The Potters Wheel (Wetherspoon)

5.9
85-86 The Kingsway, Swansea, City and County of Swansea
Pub · 14 tips and reviews

C L.C L: Regular pub food, average cleanliness, reasonable prices. Great atmosphere for group gatherings. Nice burgers too.

29. Golden Swan

28 Alexandra Rd, Swansea, City and County of Swansea
Chinese Restaurant · No tips or reviews
Kilvey Hill is one of Swansea.

30. Kilvey Hill

Kilvey Hill, St. Thomas, City and County of Swansea
Hill · No tips or reviews

Fjara ♡.Fjara ♡: Beautiful panoramic views of Swansea and surroundings

Nines Global Buffet is one of Swansea.

31. Nines Global Buffet

15-16 Castle St, Swansea
Buffet · 1 tip
Fendrod Lake is one of Swansea.

32. Fendrod Lake

Swansea Enterprise Park, City and County of Swansea
Lake · Llansamlet, Swansea, City and County of Swansea · 3 tips and reviews