Fairy tales, ghost stories and legends of monsters, we’ve been using stories to frighten one another for millennia. Tales like that of Ancient Greece and the Minotaur, the mythical creature (part man and part bull), to more recent stories, like Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, draw on our fear of … [Read more...] about Don’t disturb The White Lady!
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Beautiful Belle helps lead the way for fairytale Christmas parade
BEAUTIFUL Belle and the Beast, light-up reindeers and winter wonderland magical giant birds will be joining a cast of hundreds for this year's city centre Christmas Parade. November 17 promises to be an unforgettable evening for city youngsters as storybook characters come to life to tell tales … [Read more...] about Beautiful Belle helps lead the way for fairytale Christmas parade
World Cup semi-final set for big screen show
RUGBY fans are getting the chance to see Wales' final two games of the Rugby World Cup on Swansea's Giant screen in the city centre. As the countdown continues to what promises to be an epic semi-final clash against South Africa on Sunday morning, rugby fans can make arrangements to watch the … [Read more...] about World Cup semi-final set for big screen show
Remember, Remember the 5th of November…
THOUSANDS of people planning to enjoy this year’s fantastic free Swansea Bay Fireworks Display are being urged to get there early. The display is free to all this year as part of the city’s 50th anniversary celebrations and the best views will be from the prom between the Civic Centre and … [Read more...] about Remember, Remember the 5th of November…
Marching bands tuning up for Swansea’s Christmas parade
Five bands from Swansea will help set the festive tempo for this year's city centre Christmas parade. They will join hundreds of other local people in the parade on the evening of Sunday, November 17. They are: the 3 Welsh Wing Marching Band, Royal Air Force Air Cadets; the Loughor Town Band; … [Read more...] about Marching bands tuning up for Swansea’s Christmas parade
4 fangtastic ways to enjoy Halloween
Swansea is a place that’s always bursting with fun, but come Halloween it just gets better with 4 ‘fangtastic’ events to thrill the whole family. Spooks in the City Spooks in the City returns to Swansea on Saturday 26th October for a Monsters’ Ball packed with ghoulish fun for all the monsters … [Read more...] about 4 fangtastic ways to enjoy Halloween
Spooky goings on behind Oystermouth Castle walls
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
Swansea Christmas Parade and Lights Switch On
Get ready for marching bands, magical floats, festive film characters, Christmas inflatables and of course Santa and his sleigh, as they will all be making an appearance at this year’s Swansea Christmas Parade and Lights Switch On! The parade kicks off at the Dylan Thomas Centre at 5pm and will … [Read more...] about Swansea Christmas Parade and Lights Switch On
Calling all Superhero fans
Whether your favourite superhero is Spiderman, Mario, Wonder Woman, or Aquaman; Captain Marvel, Supergirl or Buzz Light, they’ll all be waiting to meet you at the Superheroes event this Saturday from 4pm at Castle Square! They’ll look forward to having their photo taken with you and if you come … [Read more...] about Calling all Superhero fans