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Half Price Trains in September
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2 September 2025
Explore South Wales at half the price, with 50% off advanced tickets with Transport for Wales.
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Swansea
Our guide to days out in Swansea, a small but bustling city, offers a lively mix of beachfront relaxation, cultural attractions, and easy access to the stunning Gower Peninsula.
Swansea, the vibrant coastal city of South Wales, offers a fantastic blend of cultural attractions, stunning natural scenery, and lively urban life. Visitors can explore the impressive Swansea Marina, enjoy a stroll along the sandy Swansea Bay beach, or visit the acclaimed National Waterfront Museum, which tells the story of Wales’s industrial and maritime heritage. The city centre boasts a variety of shops, restaurants, and theatres, providing something for everyone. Swansea’s friendly atmosphere and rich history make it an inviting destination, whether you’re interested in exploring museums, enjoying local cuisine, or simply relaxing by the sea. Swansea's cultural highlights include the Dylan Thomas Centre, dedicated to the famous Welsh poet, and regular festivals celebrating music, art, and local traditions. Combining urban charm with spectacular landscapes, Swansea is a diverse destination perfect for a memorable Welsh getaway.
Beyond the city, Swansea serves as the gateway to the breathtaking Gower Peninsula, Britain’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With its rugged coastline, golden beaches, and scenic walking trails, Gower offers endless opportunities for outdoor adventure.
Businesses In Swansea
Shutter Hire Photography in Penarth offers award-winning studio and event photography, including… Shutter Hire Photography in Penarth offers award-winning studio and event photography, including weddings, family, maternity and commercial shoots, with professional,…
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Oldwalls Gower
Oldwalls Gower offers Wales’ first all-inclusive festival-style wedding venue with rustic charm,… Oldwalls Gower offers Wales’ first all-inclusive festival-style wedding venue with rustic charm, luxury cottages, and exclusive guest stays in stunning countryside - perfect…
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The Beachcomber
Beachcomber in Swansea offers sea views, free WiFi, luggage storage, and housekeeping. Close to… Beachcomber in Swansea offers sea views, free WiFi, luggage storage, and housekeeping. Close to Swansea Marina, beaches, and theatre. Cardiff Airport is 60 km away.
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Norton House
Elegant Georgian manor in Mumbles with comfy rooms, free WiFi, parking, and a 2-bed apartment.… Elegant Georgian manor in Mumbles with comfy rooms, free WiFi, parking, and a 2-bed apartment. Enjoy Welsh breakfasts, a restaurant, and stunning Swansea Bay views nearby.
The National Trust in South Wales cares for castles, estates, gardens and coast, offering visitors… The National Trust in South Wales cares for castles, estates, gardens and coast, offering visitors historic sites, scenic walks and family days out while preserving heritage…
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Transport For Wales
Transport for Wales runs trains and buses across Wales and into England, linking cities like… Transport for Wales runs trains and buses across Wales and into England, linking cities like Manchester, Birmingham and Liverpool with reliable, modern and sustainable…
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The New Gower Hotel
Comfortable Gower Hotel in Swansea with family rooms, free WiFi, sun terrace, and varied… Comfortable Gower Hotel in Swansea with family rooms, free WiFi, sun terrace, and varied breakfasts. Near Pennard Castle, Brandy Cove Beach, and Swansea Marina with free…
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Event Dates: 15th Oct 2025 - 16th Oct 2025
Lee shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of the… Lee shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of the subconscious who hates humanity. The Man-Wulf lays down a ferocious comedy challenge…
Event Dates: 17th Oct 2025 - 17th Oct 2025
Off the back of her sold-out 2024 tour and Edinburgh show, Miriam returns, this time spinning her… Off the back of her sold-out 2024 tour and Edinburgh show, Miriam returns, this time spinning her A-Z wheel, diving headfirst into an eclectic alphabetised mix of life’s…
Event Dates: 17th Oct 2025 - 17th Oct 2025
The Ultimate Pop Concert!Get ready for a dazzling explosion of music, dance, and excitement as… The Ultimate Pop Concert!Get ready for a dazzling explosion of music, dance, and excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets takes to the stage!Come and join us for the…
Event Dates: 17th Oct 2025 - 17th Oct 2025
M G Boulter has been creating rich and evocative story songs since 2013. M G creates vignettes of… M G Boulter has been creating rich and evocative story songs since 2013. M G creates vignettes of suburban lives and seaside communities and is a contemporary voice in the…
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The Divine Comedy - Swansea Arena
Event Dates:
18th Oct 2025 - 18th Oct 2025
Since The Divine Comedy’s inception in 1989, Neil Hannon has time and… Since The Divine Comedy’s inception in 1989, Neil Hannon has time and again proved to be one of the…
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United Rugby Championship: Ospreys vs Glasgow Warriors - Swansea.com Stadium
Event Dates:
18th Oct 2025 - 18th Oct 2025
Ospreys take on Glasgow Warriors in this United Rugby Championship fixture. Ospreys take on Glasgow Warriors in this United Rugby Championship fixture.
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Post 16 Drop in Event - Swansea.com Stadium
Event Dates:
22nd Oct 2025 - 22nd Oct 2025
This is a great opportunity for you and your child to start thinking about… This is a great opportunity for you and your child to start thinking about their future Wed love to…
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An Intimate Acoustic Evening with Wet Wet Wet - Swansea Arena
Event Dates:
22nd Oct 2025 - 22nd Oct 2025
Wet Wet Wet is a Scottish pop band formed in 1982 in Clydebank, Scotland.… Wet Wet Wet is a Scottish pop band formed in 1982 in Clydebank, Scotland. Known for their hits in…
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Brombil Reservoir near Port Talbot offers stunning turquoise waters, scenic woodland walks, and… Brombil Reservoir near Port Talbot offers stunning turquoise waters, scenic woodland walks, and panoramic views, making it a perfect spot for nature lovers and outdoor…
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Aberdulais Falls near Neath features a stunning waterfall, historic tinworks, and a giant… Aberdulais Falls near Neath features a stunning waterfall, historic tinworks, and a giant waterwheel, set in peaceful woodland with walking trails and a visitor centre.
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Caswell Bay, on the Gower Peninsula near Swansea, is a sandy, family-friendly beach with clear… Caswell Bay, on the Gower Peninsula near Swansea, is a sandy, family-friendly beach with clear waters, coastal walks, and great facilities - perfect for swimming, relaxing,…
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Aberavon Beach near Swansea offers a wide sandy shoreline, scenic promenade, play areas, cafes, and… Aberavon Beach near Swansea offers a wide sandy shoreline, scenic promenade, play areas, cafes, and stunning views of Swansea Bay – ideal for family days out and seaside…
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