Make memories this May, no matter what your budget!
With two bank holidays on the horizon, check out our top recommendations to help you make the most of those long weekends and the half-term holiday.
Live music. Sea air. Summer vibes. Tunes on the Bay is back in Swansea!
Bringing incredible live performances to Swansea Bay’s golden sands, Tunes on the Bay promises a vibe-heavy celebration of music by the sea.
Check out the exciting line-up:
• Friday 1 May: JLS, The Wanted 2.0, The Vamps, Dick & Dom, Pitbull UK, Who's Molly, Ellie Sax
• Saturday 2 May: Scooter, Kaos Brothers, Kimmic, Shugz, & Symmetrik
• Sunday 3 May: Rossi, Jamback, Omar+, Saoirse, Boss Priester, Lucas Alexander, & RTK Tarantino
Why not bring a mate? An exciting new offer allows audiences to secure two-for one day tickets for Friday 1 May to kick off the bank holiday weekend in style at the beach front music festival, Tunes on the Bay.
The festival is also offering a 50% NHS and Blue Light discount with code ‘bay50’ on all Friday day tickets, valid ID on entry.
Don’t miss Tunes on the Bay, Swansea’s ultimate beach party!
What’s On at Oystermouth Castle this May!
From bank holiday events to guided tours, there's lot of fun events coming up in the Castle this May.
Free Guided Tours – Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, 11.30 am
Discover the castle's rich history of medieval kings, knights and the white lady herself, Lady Alina de Braose, by joining one of the free guided tours.
May Day Games - Monday 4 May, 12 – 4 pm
Celebrate May Day at the castle with a collection of traditional family games. Try tin can alley, hook-a-duck, ping-pong-dong, hula hoops and more.
Teddy Bear Picnic - Monday 25 May 11 am – 3 pm
Bring your favourite teddy (or borrow one) and enjoy a fun‑filled picnic experience with bear hunts, songs and activities.
Free entry for Swansea school children (term-time offer only)
Children wearing their Swansea school uniforms can enjoy complimentary entry when accompanied by a paying adult by visiting the ticket office on weekdays after 3pm during term time.
Oystermouth Castle is open 7 days a week, from 11am - 5pm (4:30pm last entry).
Don’t miss Swansea Pride
The annual Swansea Pride event begins on Saturday 16 May with the parade starting from Wind Street at 11am.
After the parade, head over to the Guildhall for a full day of entertainment at the Pride Festival, from 12 – 7 pm, headlined by the sensational Donna Marie as GaGa, and hosted by Swansea icons Ruby Slippers and Jamie J Rampage.
There are no tickets needed for this completely free event. Just Pride, music, and a whole lot of GaGa magic.
Enjoy a day full of family fun along Swansea Prom
Your adventure starts when you step aboard one of the pedalos at Singleton Boating Lake. Choose to ride a dragon, unicorn, or maybe a swan, and let young imaginations run wild before enjoying a round of crazy golf. Watch out for the dinosaurs – you really must see our latest attraction!
The fun continues at Blackpill Lido, with its family-friendly paddling pool and children’s play area, reopening soon for the summer season.
Don’t miss Clyne in Bloom. Just across the way from the lido is Clyne Gardens, and the rhododendrons and flower beds are bloomin’ beautiful this time of year, plus every Sunday in May there’s free events and activities to enjoy.
Let the train take the strain and journey on to Mumbles, taking in the spectacular views of Swansea Bay. Hop on the Swansea Bay Rider, operating from Blackpill Lido to Southend Gardens every weekend during May and daily during half-term.
Then in Mumbles, as you near the end of the prom, why not sit and relax in Southend Gardens whilst the family take full advantage of the play area and crazy golf course. Or do it all in reverse… Whichever way you go, spend a day at Swansea Prom and its outdoor attractions and you’ll leave with happy memories that will last much longer.
