GHOSTS, ghouls and gremlins of all ages will be getting their glad-rags on and heading for Oystermouth Castle this month when the famous historic landmark throws open its gates for Halloween. There’s probably no better place to spend Halloween than the haunted castle on the hill, in search of the … [Read more...] about Spooky goings on behind Oystermouth Castle walls
Free Fireworks Display – Swansea Bay
As part of Swansea’s 50th anniversary as a city celebrations, there’s something special in store on 5 November. This year’s annual Fireworks Display will take place over the waters of Swansea Bay - and it will be free! Traditionally held at the St Helen’s rugby ground, for one year only, … [Read more...] about Free Fireworks Display – Swansea Bay
Calling all Princes and Princesses!
CHILDREN aiming to be a prince or princess for a day can have their very own castle to match if they head along to Oystermouth Castle later this month. Young visitors have the chance to come along as their favourite fairy-tale character at the special event on Bank Holiday Monday, August 26 that … [Read more...] about Calling all Princes and Princesses!
Medieval merriment in store at Oystermouth Castle
YOUNGSTERS aiming to be a bit crafty this summer can roll back the centuries at drop-in crafty workshops at Oystermouth Castle this month. Every Wednesday in August, children will get the chance to make their own medieval crowns, tiaras, badges or bookmarks inspired by the place from where the … [Read more...] about Medieval merriment in store at Oystermouth Castle
That’s the way to do it!
Yesterday we dropped into ‘Holiday Memory’ Puppets and Theatres Family Workshop at the Dylan Thomas Centre. Inspired by Dylan Thomas’ radio broadcast, ‘Holiday Memory’, there was lots of crafty fun going on, making puppets and theatres based on traditional seaside themes… For more information … [Read more...] about That’s the way to do it!
Dragons in the Castle!
There were plenty of #GoodVibes at Oystermouth Castle over the weekend! Hundreds of visitors headed to Dungeons and Dragons family fun day on Saturday to meet the baby dragons, listen to traditional dragon tales from the Dragon Lady and her Squire, and take part in the colourful dragon … [Read more...] about Dragons in the Castle!
Legends, Creepy Creatures and Crafty Fun…
LEGENDS, creepy creatures and crafty fun will all be on the line-up at Oystermouth Castle this month. The castle, sitting high on a hill in Mumbles has been a tourist attraction for generations of youngsters and their parents and has recently re-opened for the 2019 season. And Bank Holiday … [Read more...] about Legends, Creepy Creatures and Crafty Fun…
May the fourth be with you…
RAINBOW FEVER is heating up in Swansea ahead of Swansea Pride Week and the main Swansea Pride Celebration at Saturday 4th May!! Yes its just a few days to go until Swansea Pride in all its glittering rainbow glory arrives in Swansea… and the plans are storming ahead to create the most … [Read more...] about May the fourth be with you…
Ancient history set to come alive again at historic castle
THOUSANDS of visitors are set to storm Swansea’s Oystermouth Castle as it throws open its gates for the 2019 season. Swansea Council and the Friends of Oystermouth Castle run the attraction, which overlooks Mumbles and Swansea Bay. It will be open to the public from 11am-5pm Tuesday-Sunday … [Read more...] about Ancient history set to come alive again at historic castle
See in the New Year at Waterfront Winterland!
There’ll be a festive first for Swansea on Monday night - you’ll be able to see in a new year whilst skating on the city’s own rink! New Year’s Eve skating on Waterfront Winterland’s Admiral Ice Rink will run until around 15 minutes into 2019. The unique midnight skating session will run from … [Read more...] about See in the New Year at Waterfront Winterland!