With the Barclays Premier League season now well under way, fans across the country are busy planning their trips, loyally following their teams up and down the country. If you’re looking for a weekend of entertainment rather than just 90 minutes, then Swansea is a fixture that should be high on your visit list!
To save you the hassle we’ve come up with an activity plan for your Swansea Bay Premier Weekender….
Saturday Morning
After shaking off the rigours of your working week with a much deserved lay in, take a stroll along the Prom to Mumbles and enjoy elevenses at Verdi’s, a family run Café and Ice Cream Parlour with a reputation for authentic Italian flavour. We’d recommend their tea cakes and caramel cappuccino as the perfect accompaniment to the view across Swansea Bay.
Afternoon
Rested and recharged? It’s time to explore. Choose from one of our (many) picturesque beaches. We’ve helped make this difficult choice a bit easier with our 7 Days, 7 beaches blog. But if you can only make it to one Bay, then we recommend a drive through Gower to Worm’s Head and the award winning Rhossili Bay Beach for views that will take your breath away. Take a walk down to the long golden sands of the Bay and take in that fresh Atlantic Sea Air.
Evening
After your bracing walk, treat yourself to a well-deserved meal at one of the many fine eateries based on Gower. Take a look at our comprehensive list of Food & Drink locations to whet your appetite.
Enjoy a restful night’s sleep – we’ve got cosy B&Bs, comfy self-catering and sumptuous hotels to curl-up in. From Premier Inn, which is ideal for a last minute weekender. to the Beachcomber Guest House, right on the Bay or if you’re looking to treat yourself with a bit of luxury why not book a room at Morgan’s Hotel, just a minute away from the City’s night-life hub.
Take a look at our Where To Stay listings for a comprehensive list of accommodation providers both in the City Centre, Mumbles and Gower.
Day 2 (It’s a game of two halves)
Sunday Morning (Pre-match warm-up)
Take a stroll around our Swansea Maritime Quarter, bordered on one side by the sandy beach of Swansea Bay and on the other by our vibrant city centre. Only a short walk away, this has attractions, activities, shops and a range of eating-out options, so basically, everything you need for a good day out.
Enjoy a late breakfast at CafeTwoCann, an award winning, family run café, bar and restaurant, located in a grade 2 listed building in SA1 Swansea Waterfront.
Once you’ve savoured breakfast and shaken off the cobwebs with a stroll, why not pay a visit to the The LC, South Wales’ Premier Waterpark and Leisure Complex. Whether you’re after Sport & Play, Surf & Splash or Health & Fitness the LC will get your pulse going and raise your energy levels ahead of the excitement of the game.
If you’d prefer to stimulate the grey matter instead, then why not explore the exhibitions at The National Waterfront Museum or Swansea Museum also situated in the Maritime Quarter. Discover the human story of Welsh industry and innovation now, and over the past 300 years. Take a look at our Things To Do listings to make your own plan.
Lunch (Oranges and energy drinks optional)
Getting peckish again? Why not enjoy lunch at the top of Wales’ tallest residential building. Take in the superb panoramic views of Swansea Bay and the Swansea Valley. You may even get an early glimpse of our own Theatre of Dreams, the Liberty Stadium
16:00 – 18:45 Enjoy the Match… but not too much we hope! 😉
The unique atmosphere of the Liberty Stadium, is one of the best in the Premier League. The tight bowl shaped stadium design provides the ideal acoustics adding to the excitement of experiencing football from the best league in the world.
Post Match
Whether you’re celebrating or commiserating post match a night of entertainment and foodie delights is bound to lift your spirits further. Enjoy a meal at one of a selection of restaurants, cafes and bars that can be found both in the City Centre or Mumbles.
Whether your team comes away with 3 points or none, your weekend will feel like a victory.
Not convinced yet? Watch our #Swanseabaymoments video playlist…
We’d love to hear about it; what was the best thing about your 48 hours in Swansea Bay (we’re talking post-weekender analysis here, not post-match analysis!). Share with us Follow us on Twitter and use the following hashtags #PremierWeekender #SwanseaBayMoments
