Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Swansea, United Kingdom

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Number of sights 11 sights
Distance 3 km
Ascend 35 m
Descend 35 m

Experience Swansea in United Kingdom in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Swansea

Sight 1: National Waterfront Museum

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National Waterfront MuseumReading Tom from Reading, UK / CC BY 2.0

The National Waterfront Museum, Swansea or NWMS is a museum in Swansea, Wales, forming part of Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales. It is an Anchor Point of ERIH, The European Route of Industrial Heritage.

Wikipedia: National Waterfront Museum (EN), Website

89 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 2: Swansea Little Theatre

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The Dylan Thomas Theatre is a theatre in the Maritime Quarter, in the centre of the city of Swansea in Wales. The theatre officially opened under its present name in 1983, but was home to the Swansea Little Theatre from 1979.

Wikipedia: Dylan Thomas Theatre (EN)

86 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 3: Swansea Museum

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The Swansea Museum in Swansea, Wales, UK is the oldest museum in Wales, created for and by the Royal Institution of South Wales in 1841 to house its collections and provide research and learning facilities.

Wikipedia: Swansea Museum (EN), Website, Opening Hours

229 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 4: Mission Gallery

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Mission Gallery is a contemporary visual and applied arts gallery based in Swansea.

Wikipedia: Mission Gallery (EN), Website

361 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 5: Dylan Thomas Centre

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The Dylan Thomas Centre is an arts centre located in the Maritime Quarter in Swansea, Wales. It is a Grade II* listed building.

Wikipedia: Dylan Thomas Centre (EN), Website

445 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 6: Flying Figurehead

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This is a list of public art in Swansea, Wales.

Wikipedia: List of public art in Swansea (EN)

337 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 7: Plantasia

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Plantasia Tropical Zoo is a large public hothouse, located in the Parc Tawe retail park, Swansea, Wales that opened in 1990.

Wikipedia: Plantasia (EN)

368 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 8: Swansea Castle

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Swansea Castle

Swansea Castle is located in the city centre of Swansea, Wales, UK. It was founded by Henry de Beaumont in 1107 as the caput of the lordship of Gower. The castle is now ruined and only two blocks remain, though the site has been improved in the 2010s for use as a public space.

Wikipedia: Swansea Castle (EN)

268 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 9: Saint Mary's Church

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Saint Mary's Church

St Mary's Collegiate and Parish Church is an Anglican church in the centre of Swansea, Wales, UK. It is considered the Civic Church of Swansea.

Wikipedia: St Mary's Church, Swansea (EN)

464 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 10: Swansea Grand Theatre

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Swansea Grand Theatre

Swansea Grand Theatre is a performing arts venue in the centre of Swansea, Wales. The theatre stages plays, pantomimes and touring theatrical acts visiting Swansea. Swansea Grand Theatre was the base for the UK's only Russian ballet company, the Swansea Ballet Russe.

Wikipedia: Swansea Grand Theatre (EN), Website

357 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 11: The Vetch

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The Vetch Field was a football stadium in Swansea, Wales. It was used for football matches and was the home ground of Swansea City until the club moved to the newly built Liberty Stadium in 2005. Opened in 1912, the ground held around 12,000 at the time of its closure, but upwards of 30,000 at its peak.

Wikipedia: Vetch Field (EN)

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