Swansea Council Fireworks Display Parking and Travel

Getting here

The display will take place in St Helen’s Rugby and Cricket Ground, Bryn Road, Brynmill, Swansea SA2 0AR.

By Car

From the M4 (Cardiff)

Exit the M4 at J42 and follow the A483 to Swansea. Follow the signs for Singleton Hospital on the A4067. St Helens Rugby Ground will be on your right.

From the M4 (Carmarthen)

Exit the M4 at J47 and follow the signs for Swansea on the A483. Following the signs for Singleton Hospital, after approximately 2.5 miles turn right at major set of lights following the signs for Gower (there is a public house on the right hand side – The Marquis Arms). Follow the A4216 and turn right towards Sketty. Continue following the signs for Singleton Hospital.

Road Closures

In order to stage the Fireworks Display safely, road closures will be in place on the evening of the event.  The closures will be kept to a minimum in order to limit the inconvenience to people living, visiting or working in the area.  Please allow extra time for your travel as roads are expected to be busy. Given the large number of vehicles likely to be leaving the area at the same time, traffic is anticipated to be heavy at the end of the event. An alternative route will be signposted and access for residents will be maintained as long as it is safe to do so.

Road Closures: 4pm – 9pm*

• Gorse Lane – the alternative route will be via Mumbles Road, Guildhall Road South, Francis Street and King Edward Road, similarly this route will operate in the reverse direction.
• Bryn Road between Osborne Terrace and King Edward Road – the alternative route will be via Osborne Terrace, Brynmill Avenue, St Albans Road, Finsbury Terrace, Marlborough Road and Rhyddings Park Road, similarly this route will operate in the reverse direction.
• King Edward Road between Rhyddings Park Road and Gorse Lane.
• Finsbury Terrace between Bryn Road and Brynmill Crescent.
• Also entry to Brynmill Crescent, Pantycelyn Road, Taliesyn Road and Ceiriog Road will be prohibited, except for emergency services and local residents.

7:15pm – 7:45pm*

• Mumbles Road, between Brynmill Lane and Guildhall Road South (East and Westbound) for 30 minutes between 7.15pm and 7.45pm to allow for the egress of visitors.

No Parking Restriction and Tow-Away Order.

• Oystermouth Road – between St Helens Road and Argyle Street, temporary prohibition of waiting and loading between 5.30pm to 8.30pm.

*These are approximate timings.

Event Car Parks

All event car parks are operational from 4pm. Please note that there is no overnight parking available in any event car park. Car parks are pay on arrival only.

Please be aware that limited accessible parking is available at each car park on a first come / first served basis.

Disabled Parking

A limited amount of disabled parking is available at Victoria Park via the entrance on Francis Street.

Recreation Ground Car Park – full

• Cost per vehicle – £5
• Postcode – SA2 0AU
• Car Park surface – Gravel
• Open from – 4pm
• Pay on arrival only

Civic Centre West Car Park

• Cost per vehicle – £5
• Postcode – SA1 3SN
• Car Park surface – Tarmac
• Open from – 4pm
• Pay arrival only

Guildhall Car Park

• Cost per vehicle – £5
• Postcode – SA1 4PE
• Car Park surface – tarmac
• Open from 4pm
• Pay on arrival only

Lacrosse Field Car Park – full

• Cost per vehicle – £5
• Postcode – SA2 0AU
• Car Park surface – grass
• Open from 4pm
• Pay on arrival only

Click here for the details of the other city centre car parks

Public transport

Visit Traveline Cymru’s website or call 0871 200 2233 for help on planning bus, coach and rail journeys.

Buses will be running as normal – check timetables at Traveline Cymru’s website – www.traveline.cymru/

There may be delays due to heavy traffic.

First Cymru –  www.firstgroup.com/south-west-wales
Customer Services: 01792 572 255, 8am – 8pm Daily
Traveline: 0800 4640000 (FREE) 7am – 8pm Daily

Taxis

Taxis are available from Swansea train station, Swansea City Centre and several other locations around the area.

A taxi journey from the train station to St Helens will cost approximately £6, although please bear in mind that busy traffic / slow journeys will increase the price.

Car Sharing

If you are travelling by car please car share if possible. Car sharing will help you save money by sharing the costs and reduce the amount of traffic on the roads, helping the environment.