This year marks 100 years since the birth of Roald Dahl, the World’s No.1 storyteller (at least we think so!). Best known for writing popular children’s stories like The BFG and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl was also a spy, ace fighter-pilot, chocolate historian and medical … [Read more...] about ‘No Book Ever Ends…’
Kids Activities
Experience a little bit of Rio right here
This week you don't need to travel to Rio to experience some of the Olympic atmosphere because families can find out what it's like to hang out in a tropical rainforest right on their doorsteps at Plantasia. The Rio Olympics are being played out in close proximity to the Atlantic … [Read more...] about Experience a little bit of Rio right here
Get a taste of Rio 2016 with Active Swansea
The Olympics are almost here! After four years of waiting, the country is ready for more gold after the success of Team GB at London 2012. With 29 Gold, 17 Silver and 19 Bronze medals, Team GB put on an great show, doing us proud with an impressive third place finish in the final medal table and … [Read more...] about Get a taste of Rio 2016 with Active Swansea
ParkLives Swansea has arrived!
ParkLives, the programme offering free activity sessions in local parks, is launching in Swansea in May 2016, giving locals the chance to join thousands of people across the UK taking part in free and fun outdoor activity sessions. The Coca-Cola GB funded programme will be led by Swansea … [Read more...] about ParkLives Swansea has arrived!
Enjoy Swansea Bay this Summer!
School’s out for the summer, but don’t panic, there are plenty of fun activities taking place across Swansea to keep your little (and not so little!) ones entertained. From films on our outdoor big screen and craft workshops, to festivals and sports, we guarantee you’ll find plenty to keep whole … [Read more...] about Enjoy Swansea Bay this Summer!
Enjoy Outdoor Theatre
CLASSIC William Shakespeare, Roald Dahl and Jonathan Swift stories are being brought to life in Swansea later this summer. Outdoor theatre performances of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Danny the Champion of the World, and Gulliver’s Travels will be held at Oystermouth Castle in August. Both Danny … [Read more...] about Enjoy Outdoor Theatre
Swansea Bay, THE place for music
Here in Wales we're famous for our love of Music, and nowhere is this more true than in Swansea. Global stars will be gracing some of our amazing and atmospheric venues this summer, which is sure to make it a year to never forget. But that’s not all – with a number of music festivals and local … [Read more...] about Swansea Bay, THE place for music
Get your skates on…it’s festival time
RAMPS, rails and quarter pipes might sound like something out of a plumber’s handbook. But actually they’re names for some of skating’s most popular pieces of street kit and they’ll be on show in Castle Square on May 21 for our city’s third Skate, Street and Sport Festival. Skateboarders, … [Read more...] about Get your skates on…it’s festival time
Enjoy Easter
1) Guided Tour of Dylan Thomas’ Swansea On Easter Sunday (27 March), Fluellen Theatre Company host a lively and entertaining performance-based guided tour of Dylan's central Swansea. Tickets £4 - £10. Also, exciting themed activities and workshops have been organised by the Dylan Thomas Centre … [Read more...] about Enjoy Easter
Spring into March
The Daffodils are out and there's a more than a hint of spring in the air in Swansea Bay! Our budding events calendar has also started to grow and there's a whole bunch of events and activities going on in Swansea Bay this March. This weekend sees Mother's Day. Scratching your head for ideas for … [Read more...] about Spring into March