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Free events, activities and attractionsFree things to do, see and visit, in Swansea Bay, Mumbles and Gower Rockpooling in Rhossili 1. Rockpooling at Rhossili Or on any of the other bays and beaches on Gower, in fact – there's lots to choose from! Look for crabs, starfish and other marine life, or explore the vast stretches of golden sand. Who can make the biggest sandcastle? Read more...Gower Peninsula beaches
Discover antiquities and a real Eqyptian mummy at Swansea Museum (Wales' oldest museum).  Dahlia at Singleton Botanical Gardens, Swansea Read more... History and heritage
Walk to Arthur's Stone on Cefn Bryn and enjoy a panoramic view of Gower; visit the 18th Century remains of the Salt House in Port Eynon where salt was extracted from the sea; or explore the Helvetia shipwreck on Rhossili Bay. Read more... The Gower Peninsula
 National Waterfront Museum Discover the wildlife at Brynmill Park's new Discovery Centre or go for a long walk around neighbouring Singleton Park. There's plenty of open space to enjoy a game of football, cricket, or fly a kite. And, don't forget to take a picnic! Read more... Parks and gardens
The Promenade runs along the 5 mile sweep of Swansea Bay linking Swansea to Mumbles, and is one of The Telegraph's 'top 10 British city cycling routes'. It's a great place to rollerblade or ride your bike and there are plenty of ice cream stops along the way. Alternatively, what about mountain biking in Afan Forest Park, recommended in The Telegraph's list of the '50 best, free family days out in Britain'?  Dylan Thomas exhibition, Swansea Read more... Biking in Swansea Bay and Gower
If you love reading then check out the wide range of books at Swansea Central Library. Even if you're not a fan of books there are lots of free events at the library, including family films, crafts and story-times. Read more... Fun for all: Family entertainment
 Clyne Valley Country Park The state-of-the-art National Waterfront Museum features high impact graphics and interactive displays, telling the story of Wales' industrial and maritime heritage. Free to visit, it also runs a busy programme of events. Read more... History and heritage
Interested in learning more about Swansea's most famous son? Visit the Dylan Thomas Centre for the largest collection of Dylan memorabilia in the world. And just a short walk away is a statue of the man himself and of Captain Cat – a character from the famous 'Under Milkwood'.  The Helwick Lightship, Swansea Museum
Explore the peaceful woodland scenery of Clyne Valley Country Park by foot or on two wheels... Great for nature lovers, the Park boasts a play area and a traffic-free cycle/footpath with great views, and lots of woodland to explore. From Blackpill you can choose how far you go; just remember it's all downhill on the way back! Read more... Parks and gardens
Hop aboard Swansea Museum's floating exhibits at the Marina – 3 boats, each with an intriguing history. Or pop into the Tramshed, home to memorabilia from the street trams of Swansea and the famous Mumbles tram that ran around the edge of the bay from Swansea to Mumbles Pier.  Broughton Bay, Gower Peninsula Read more... History and heritage
Head to Singleton Park to find rare and exotic plants from around the world, plus impressive herbaceous borders and large glasshouses. Read more... Parks and gardens
 Oystermouth Castle, Mumbles ...like Penmaen or Whiteford Burrows. Discover spectacular views, rare plants and even a buried medieval village. Read more...Gower Peninsula beaches
By the banks of the Lower Lliw reservoir - keep your eyes peeled for red kites! Leave the car behind and go Walking by Bus, following the Felindre and Lower Lliw Reservoir Trail.  Melincourt Falls, Neath
Pack a picnic and head out to explore. Sit and watch the birds in Brynmill Park, or look out over Mumbles from the grounds of Oystermouth Castle. Spectacular scenery...the perfect accompaniment to a picnic.
The Vale of Neath has spectacular waterfalls and walks: choose from ancient oak forests, deep river gorges or small rural villages. Read more... Afan and the Vale of Neath  The Three Cliffs, Gower
...on one of Gower's spectacular beaches. From rugged and secluded, to fun and family orientated. Pick up a copy of our Beaches Guide at Swansea Tourist Information Centre. And don't forget your bucket and spade! |
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Free events, activities and attractions