St. Joseph's Cathedral

You probably wouldn’t expect to encounter tarantulas, macaws and endangered tamarin monkeys in a Swansea retail park, but visit the spectacular Plantasia, a public hothouse in Parc Tawe close to the city centre, and you’ll find these and much more besides. Easy to locate, as it’s housed in a unique glass pyramid, Plantasia has for a quarter of a century performed the vital function of raising awareness among locals and visitors about the level of rainforest destruction around the world, and the dangers of the consequent biodiversity loss.

Swansea Grand Theatre is located on Singleton Street in the heart of the city of Swansea, Wales. This performing arts venue stages a host of plays, pantomimes, operas, stand-up performances and offerings from touring companies.

Located in the trendy Maritime Quarter of Swansea, the National Waterfront Museum tells the story of industry and innovation in Wales over the last 300 years. As part of the European Route of Industrial Heritage this is a thematic element of a collection of the most important industrial heritage sites in Europe. Inside you’ll find enough to occupy you for hours, with the beautifully designed space offering a range of regional history exhibits marrying interactive media with traditional displays.

You can browse the exhibits at Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Swansea. Wander the area's marina or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Enjoy a round of golf in Swansea at Pennard Golf Course. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its lively bars.

Loughor Castle is just one of the places to see in Swansea, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the area's marina or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.