Summer in Swansea Bay

Summer is here, school is out and there’s lots going on in Swansea Bay! Whether you’re into music, sports, or arts, Swansea Bay and Gower has a packed calendar of events during the summer months! Enjoy two days of aeronautical acrobatics above Swansea beach at the FREE Wales Airshow, cheer on the athletes at IRONMAN 70.3 Swansea. Our free to enter cultural venues - Glyn Vivian Art Gallery, Swansea Museum, National Waterfront Museum and Dylan Thomas Centre - offer creative workshops and exhibitions to keep even the most inquisitive minds busy during the school holidays, and top music acts take to the stage at Singleton Park playing to packed crowds on balmy summer evenings. Enjoy seafront al fresco dining, beer garden afternoons and fish supper sunsets on the beach. 

Summer is also the perfect time to explore our incredible coastline, taking a stroll along our miles of beaches, walking the Gower Coast Path, camping and catching those incredible sunsets over Rhossilli Bay.

As the school holidays come along, check out our things to do and attractions sections for plenty of summer fun ideas. If the weather turns wet, we’ve got rainy day ideas too – and summer fun doesn’t have to break the bank either, so check out our free activities section.

 

Beaches

Our Swansea Bay Beach Guide is a comprehensive guide to all the magnificent beaches that are on offer in Swansea Bay, Mumbles and Gower. With 20 beaches covering over 30 miles of coastline, no visit to Swansea is complete without a trip to the beach.

Attractions

Learn about the city’s maritime heritage - Swansea is home to Wales’ oldest and newest museums, both free to enter! If art is your thing, the Glynn Vivian Art gallery is a must. Fans of Dylan Thomas can enjoy a tour of his childhood home and exhibition at the Dylan Thomas Centre.

Water Sports

Swansea Bay and Gower is the perfect place to take a surf lesson, hop aboard a paddle board and sea kayak

Activities

Swansea Bay and Gower’s location means we’re blessed with options when it comes to activities. Explore our coast and countryside by foot, bike or pony and try all manner of water sports!

Can't miss summer events

    Show / Display

  • Jul 5, 2025 - Jul 6, 2025

Wales Airshow

Featuring breath-taking aerobatic displays, state-of-the-art military aircraft and vintage planes…

Jul 05

    Sporting Event

  • Jul 13, 2025

IRONMAN 70.3 Swansea

Athletes and spectators can expect a fantastic route in a race destination offering scenic beauty…

Jul 13

Explore Swansea in Summer

Seasons

No matter what time of year you visit, Swansea Bay, Mumbles and Gower is full of breath-taking views, incredible events, and lots of ways to make some perfect memories.

Things to Do

There aren’t many places where you can hit the shops in the morning and the surf in the afternoon. In Swansea Bay, you’ll find the best of both worlds!

Food and Drink

Swansea is famous for it’s food, and no matter what you’re in the mood for, you’ll find everything for even the most discerning palette in Swansea, from comfy cafes to Michelin star dining experiences.

Blog

Want to know the latest event news and ideas for things to do in Swansea Bay? Check out our blog!