What to do in Swansea.

A short bus ride takes you to Dylan Thomas’ Uplands, the area where the famous poet spent his early years.


Slightly further but reached by very frequent buses is Mumbles with its beaches, leisure attractions and quality shopping

If you are keen on enjoying some of the more adventurous pursuits while staying in the city, contact one of the activity operators for more details:

Getting from Swansea to activities and attractions: bus services link the city with Mumbles, Gower, the Afan Valley and Vale of Neath; and further afield direct to Dan-yr-Ogof Showcaves and Brecon.

Detailed timetables and supporting information is shown elsewhere on this site.

  • The Heart of Wales train, a magical travel experience to attractive small towns and countryside in mid Wales, starts from Swansea.