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.
Oxwich Bay beach
Oxwich Bay is a large sandy stretch with lots on offer - sea, surf, dunes, salt marsh, shops - and it's easy to get to.
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Mumbles Pier
Mumbles Pier the perfect family day out at the seaside!
Dylan Thomas Birthplace & Family Home
Come and enjoy Dylan's world with a tour of this living house where he was born, wrote and lived for over half his life.
North Wind Studio & Gallery
A working Studio in a beautiful village near Three Cliffs Bay. View work in an adjacent gallery or chat to the artist about her creative practice.
Taliesin Arts Centre
Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea University hosts a programme of live events and films, throwing an arts lifeline to the people of Swansea & West Wales.
