DOZENS of flags celebrating Swansea’s history are now on display in Oystermouth Castle. Although the castle is closing for the 2017 season from Saturday September 30 until April, the flags will continue to fly from the attraction over the autumn and winter. Fitting in with Visit Wales’s Year … [Read more...] about Have you spotted the colourful flags at Oystermouth Castle?
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Road closures
A NUMBER of road closures will be in place on Sunday (September 24) to accommodate the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k. About 4,500 runners are expected to take part in the main race, which leaves from outside St Helen’s at 1pm and goes to Mumbles and back. Swansea Council is behind the event. A … [Read more...] about Road closures
Celebrate Swansea City Centre
There will be Grease Lightning in the city centre later this month. The hit 1978 film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John will be shown on Castle Square's Big Screen on Saturday September 30 as part of the Swansea Big Weekend event, giving people the chance to sing along and … [Read more...] about Celebrate Swansea City Centre
Are you backing the bid?
Swansea is in the running to become UK City of Culture 2021 and we need YOUR HELP to make this happen! What is the UK City of Culture? UK City of Culture is a title awarded to a city in the United Kingdom for one year. During that year the city creates a programme of cultural events of local, … [Read more...] about Are you backing the bid?
New additions to the Plantasia family
New additions to the family mean Plantasia's cute factor is now off the charts. Six baby chipmunks have recently arrived at the Parc Tawe attraction, adding to a collection of animals that also includes snakes, lizards and a green-winged Macaw. Five of the six are identical in … [Read more...] about New additions to the Plantasia family
The Luna Cinema returns to Swansea this week
The big week is finally here, and The Luna Cinema returns to Swansea this Wednesday and Thursday with two blockbusters. And all against the breath-taking backdrop of Oystermouth Castle! The Luna Cinema believe that there’s nothing better than enjoying a film under the stars with good friends, … [Read more...] about The Luna Cinema returns to Swansea this week
Swansea Big Weekend
There’s a range of things to do on a night out in Swansea City Centre for all the family, and the annual Swansea Big Weekend is designed to introduce you to them all! There’ll be theatre performances, street markets, film screenings, music and events, restaurant offers, dance, games, comedy, … [Read more...] about Swansea Big Weekend
Rallying call to line Queen’s Baton relay route
Swansea will be the first stop in Wales for the baton relay when it arrives in the city on Tuesday September 5. The three-hour Swansea leg of the relay will start at Knab Rock in Mumbles at about 7.30am before travelling along the promenade to the National Waterfront Museum for about … [Read more...] about Rallying call to line Queen’s Baton relay route
August Bank Holiday opening times
Don’t miss out on any of the August Bank Holiday fun in Swansea! Check out the opening times for all of our fantastic venues August Bank Holiday opening hours 2017 … [Read more...] about August Bank Holiday opening times
Swansea International Festival is back for 2017!
As Swansea waits to hear on our City of Culture 2021 bid, the Festival is bringing together some of the biggest and brightest talent from across the world of music and the arts in a two week celebration of culture from 29 September to 15 October 2017. There will be concerts in the Brangwyn Hall, … [Read more...] about Swansea International Festival is back for 2017!
