We’re celebrating Women's History Month this March, and International Women's Day on 8 March, across Swansea Council’s Cultural Services. Women have played and continue to play important roles in Swansea’s story, from Lady Alina de Mowbray in medieval times to Amy Dillwyn in the Victorian period. In…
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It’s time to get excited as we have plenty of great events for you to look forward to enjoying in Swansea Bay this February! Croeso in association with First Cymru Our annual Croeso festival takes place over four days from Thursday, February 29, featuring live music, cookery demonstrations, family…
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Romance blossoms early in Wales, the patron saint of Welsh lovers doesn’t wait for February … … she’s ready to rekindle romance just when we need it, in the heart of chilly January. With Christmas long gone and Spring still in the future – Santes Dwynwen reminds us that we still have our true love…
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This year we’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Wales Coast Path! Wales is one of the few countries that has a continuous walking route around its coast; to encourage residents and visitors to make the most of our incredible and varied coastline – for exercise, fresh air and of course, for…
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Double Paralympic medallist George Peasgood feels Britain’s first-ever stand-alone World Triathlon Para Series event in Swansea can be a game-changer for his sport in the city. The world’s best paratriathletes will descend on South Wales on Saturday 6 August 2022 and return to the city through to…
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IRONMAN announced today that it will add a brand-new event to its 2022 global race calendar with the IRONMAN ® 70.3 ® Swansea triathlon in Wales. The inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Swansea triathlon will take place on Sunday, August 7, 2022 with general registration opening on November 9, 2021 at 2pm GMT…
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We’re on a #DoorstepDetectives challenge to rediscover what’s on our doorsteps, uncovering the hidden stories of the people and places in our communities that we walk past each day. To celebrate #WorldBookDay and help you to dig further, check out this list of 10 must read local history books…
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Outdoor activity lovers will be able to enjoy Swansea Council attractions for longer than planned this summer. Popular locations such as Blackpill Lido and the Singleton Boating Lake and Mini Golf had been due to close after their successful summer season on September 5 – but opening times have been…
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Our local businesses are passionate about Swansea Bay and want to share that passion with you, our customers, to make sure you enjoy your visit to Swansea, Mumbles and Gower and find your #HappyPlace here. We asked our businesses to share their #HappyPlace with us – and explain why Swansea Bay is…
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Here’s Plan A and Plan B – so whatever the weather you’ll find your #HappyPlace! Plan A Pack your walking boots and head for the hills with the wild ponies and smell the heather (or alternatively make the most of the coast – the Gower Coast Path winds around beautiful bays and craggy clifftops for…
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