Swansea, Wales' City of Culture, birthplace of Dylan Thomas and the place where custard powder was allegedly invented.
Cosy but cosmopolitan Mumbles is full of local character and charm. Home to handmade crafts, luxury boutiques and arguably the worlds' best ice cream.
Declared the UK's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1956 and home to the 10th best beach in the world (as voted by TripAdvisor users in 2013).
Rural Swansea is a green great escape with rolling countryside, hidden valleys and secluded woodland. Climb to Swansea's highest point to admire the view from the top.
Afan & The Vale of Neath is lush and leafy. Bike around mountains, hide behind waterfalls and monkey about in the treetops.
Swansea Museum
In line with government advice, Swansea Council is suspending many non-essential services to help the community fight coronavirus. This includes those places where public gather such as museums and galleries, and as a result Swansea Museum is temporarily closed.
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Gower Heritage Centre
Set in the heart of the Gower Peninsula, the Centre is a visitor attraction and rural life museum based around a working 12th century water-mill.
Aberdulais National Trust
Step back into the lives of Victorian men, women and children, who helped South Wales start an industrial revolution which shaped the world.
Glynn Vivian Art Gallery
Glynn Vivian Art Gallery will close to the public from 4pm on Friday 4 December, following the latest efforts to help slow the spread of Coronavirus in Wales. The current restrictions will be revised on 17 December
Dylan Thomas Centre
In line with government advice, Swansea Council is suspending many non-essential services to help the community fight coronavirus. This includes those places where public gather such as museums and galleries, and as a result The Dylan Thomas Exhibition is temporarily closed.
