| Swansea is located in the heart of Swansea | | | | If it?s food and drink you?re after, you?ll |
| Bay, one of Wales? most beautiful regions, | | | | find that Swansea offers a selection of |
| with landscapes incorporating sandy beaches, | | | | choice restaurants and eateries, with |
| waterfalls, rolling countryside and deep | | | | something provided for every taste. Both |
| valleys. Swansea itself is the second largest | | | | traditional Welsh fare and seafood are |
| city in Wales, and a highly popular tourist | | | | specialities, but the city is also home to |
| destination, widely known for providing | | | | many restaurants serving international |
| excellent shopping facilities and plenty of | | | | recipes, so you have plenty to choose from. |
| things to do. | | | | There are also dozens of cafes and takeaways |
| | | | if you?re not looking for the full |
| Places of interest | | | | wining-and-dining experience. Some of the |
| | | | finest eateries include: |
| Swansea has a diverse array of places to | | | | |
| visit. The many attractions found in and | | | | Abernethy?s. Located in the Maritime Quarter, |
| around the city are designed to give the | | | | this restaurant serves up Welsh dishes as |
| tourist and casual visitor a wide range of | | | | well as international favourites. There?s |
| things to experience ? whether you want to | | | | also a leisure area nearby which enables you |
| get back to nature and enjoy the picturesque | | | | to work off your food. |
| parks, learn more about the region?s history, | | | | |
| or simply enjoy some of the city?s exciting | | | | Bizzie Lizzie?s Bistro & Restaurant. If |
| culture. A small selection of places to visit | | | | you?re looking for traditional Welsh meals |
| includes: | | | | then this is the place to come. There are |
| | | | many specialities and vegetarian dishes to |
| Swansea Bay. This sandy beach stretches out | | | | choose from. |
| for five full miles and is additionally | | | | |
| within walking distance of the city centre. | | | | Bouchon de Rossi. A restaurant offering |
| Choose a romantic stroll on the beach, or if | | | | plenty of French cuisine, located right in |
| you?re feeling adventurous, pick from the | | | | the heart of Swansea?s city centre. Choose |
| rollerblading and cycling activities on | | | | from salads, crepes and more. |
| offer. | | | | |
| | | | Eleo?s Brasserie. If you?re a fan of European |
| Swansea Museum. Over 160 years old, the | | | | food then this restaurant is a great place to |
| museum is home to collections of art, | | | | visit. Spanish and Portuguese meals are made |
| ceramics and Egyptology, whilst the history | | | | on the spot, and there?s a wide variety of |
| of the city is presented in a way to engage | | | | wine to choose from to compliment your meal. |
| and entertain every visitor. | | | | |
| | | | Gallini?s. As a coastal city, Swansea is |
| The Dylan Thomas Centre. Learn about the | | | | noted for its fine fish and Gallini?s is the |
| famous Welsh poet at this permanent | | | | perfect place to sample it. Italian dishes |
| exhibition, which offers a yearly programme | | | | are also available, and the restaurant offers |
| of events and a festival every year in the | | | | pleasing views of the Marina whilst you eat. |
| autumn. | | | | |
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| Gower Heritage Centre. This rural museum | | | | |
| offers something really special ? a working, | | | | Swansea is a popular tourist destination and |
| twelfth century corn and saw mill. There are | | | | there are plenty of places where you can find |
| lots of activities for the kids to take part | | | | accommodation. Many of the hotels are on the |
| in, from craft-making and puppet theatres, to | | | | seafront and offer a combination of great |
| animals and play areas. | | | | prices with friendly atmospheres. Stunning |
| | | | sea views are something you?ll quickly become |
| Plantasia. You?ll discover this gigantic | | | | used to during your stay. Alternatively, if |
| hothouse right in the centre of Swansea ? and | | | | you look a little further inland, you?ll find |
| be prepared to undertake a voyage of | | | | many unique family-run guesthouses and inns |
| discovery, as you witness exotic flora and | | | | that offer home-cooking and comfortable |
| fauna in tropical, humid conditions. A | | | | rooms. Other alternatives include |
| perfect place to visit, whatever the weather! | | | | self-catering, including bay apartments; many |
| | | | campsites and caravan parks; hostels and |
| Things to do | | | | more. |
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| When it comes to activities, Swansea has it | | | | Entertainment |
| covered. When you?ve finished shopping ? and | | | | |
| with hundreds of shops to browse, it?ll take | | | | If you want to be entertained during your |
| you a while ? then you can choose from lots | | | | stay in Swansea, you?ll discover numerous |
| of exciting things to do, like the following: | | | | venues all offering a diverse range of |
| | | | entertainments. For instance, the Swansea |
| Rainbow Sailing School. Enjoy a taster day | | | | Grand Theatre regularly offers a programme |
| and sail around the Gower coast with an | | | | including ballet, drama, music and opera, as |
| experienced guide. | | | | well as something for the kids. If it?s |
| | | | nightlife you?re looking for, then you?re |
| Breakout Adventure. If outdoor adventure?s | | | | advised to take a trip to the Wind Street |
| your thing, then choose from a selection | | | | area, which is known as the liveliest in the |
| including canoeing, surfing and climbing. | | | | city! Here you?ll discover numerous |
| | | | restaurants, pubs, clubs and bars, and plenty |
| Clyne Gardens. If you have a love for nature | | | | of live entertainment just waiting to be |
| then you?ll enjoy the many delights to be | | | | enjoyed. |
| found in these beautiful gardens; come and | | | | |
| see water features, the bog garden and more. | | | | Swansea is one of those places that people |
| | | | keep coming back to, time after time. The |
| The Chocolate Factory. This working factory | | | | Welsh Tourist Board is keen to attract |
| gives visitors a chance to take a tour and | | | | visitors and has, in recent years, spent ?30 |
| see how chocolate is produced, with sampling | | | | million on developing a new attraction, the |
| at every opportunity. | | | | National Waterfront Museum. Meanwhile, your |
| | | | visit to the city would be amiss without a |
| 1940?s Swansea Bay. This recreation provides | | | | trip to the indoor market, where you can |
| an authentic experience of life during WWII, | | | | choose from fresh fish and local delicacies, |
| and brings new meaning to the phrase ?living | | | | as well as purchase all the souvenirs and |
| history?. Take part in an air raid; try | | | | unique gifts that you could ever want. With |
| living on rations, and more. | | | | stunning scenery and lots of interesting |
| | | | attractions, Swansea is one place you?ll want |
| Food & Drink | | | | to discover for yourself. |
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