Who doesn’t love summer holidays? Here’s a guide to making the most of your summer holidays here in Swansea Bay…
What better way to spend your summer holiday than on Britain’s Best Beach? Go surfing, coasteering or kayaking – or just sit back, relax and feel the sand between your toes…
Or, explore the Wales Coast Path – all 39 miles of it is here on Gower! You don’t have to do it all at once – stay for the weekend or the week and do it in sections. Stop off for an ice cream along the way!
No sun? No problem – you can surf indoors too at the LC Leisure Complex! Or explore Wales’ oldest and newest museums; they’re next door to each other. Then head across the road to the tropical paradise that is Plantasia and meet their unusual residents – lizards, piranhas, creepy crawlies and cotton-top tamarin monkeys. There’s always something going on here too, especially in summer.
Garden lover? Head to Singleton Botanical Gardens.The gardens contain fine specimens of rare and exotic plants from around the world. They are at their most spectacular during August when a full programme of events, tours and demonstrations are staged during Botanics in Bloom The Botanical Gardens house one of Wales’ premier plant collections, with spectacular herbaceous borders and large glasshouses.
Love traditional shows? The Gower Show takes place on Sunday 3rd August at the Penrice Estate, Gower and is always a very popular event with local people and visitors alike. With its roots firmly in agriculture and the rural community, the show will include showing classes for horses, cattle, sheep and pigs plus traditional crafts, food hall, rural crafts and displays, vintage tractors, fairground, children’s corner and display ring events.
Love to spectate? There are two really cool events happening here in Swansea Bay this August. Firstly, from 16th – 22nd August don’t miss the Dart 18 Catamaran European Championships at Knab Rock, Mumbles. Bring a picnic and watch the event from the Prom, and don’t forget to treat yourself to an ice cream – we’ve got plenty of ice cream parlours to choose from! Secondly, head down to Swansea University for the IPC Athletics European Championships,the first time the event has been held in Great Britain. Around 600 athletes from 40 countries are expected to compete in the event which between 18th – 23rd August 2014.
Love to Ride? Get on your bike and join the Gower Cycling Festival. With 22 rides (the majority are led), varying in abilities and length, you’ll be sure to find a ride for you – but don’t forget to register!
Real ale lover? Head tothe Brangwyn Hall between the 21st and 23rd August for the Swansea Bay Beer and Cider Festival.With over 100 real ales and ciders plus a small range of real lagers and live music – you’re sure to have a good night!
Find out about more events taking place here this summer.
