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Travel Guide Directory > Wales > South Wales > Swansea Display All Swansea Wales Listings or refine your search: New Listings Cefn Bryn Guest House Swansea Wales Cefn Bryn Bed and Breakfast is situated close to Swansea city center and University in South Wales. There are a number of good restaurants just a short walk away. All rooms are en suite with color Television, radio and tea / coffee facilities. Swansea Grand Theatre Swansea Wales The theater opened in July 1897 and was one of the most successful venues of its time, attracting the best names and companies of the period. The theater now presents around 400 performances a year and caters for 250,000 patrons per year. Swansea Cork Ferries Swansea Wales Swansea Cork Ferries sail between Swansea in South Wales and Ringaskiddy Co. Cork in Ireland, the Gateway to Kerry, Limerick and Clare. Information on sailing schedules and fares. About Swansea Wales Swansea, with a population about 225,000, is the second largest city in Wales and is situated within walking distance of Swansea Bay in South West Wales. Swansea is a lively and vibrant maritime city and regional shopping centre. Swansea Cork Ferries operates a service to Cork, Republic of Ireland, from the port’s Ferryport Terminal. Swansea is the gateway to the Gower Peninsula the first area in Britain to be designated an area of outstanding natural beauty. The weather in Swansea is mixed throughout the year with generally cool summers and mild winters with occasional snow. Swansea Castle stands on a cliff top above the ancient bed of the river Tawe, but the present-day castle in the centre of the city is just a remnant of a much larger late 13th century structure. The University of Wales Swansea has a large campus in Singleton Park overlooking Swansea Bay and within easy reach of the city centre. Swansea has a wonderful collection of parks including Cwmdonkin, Brynmill, Singleton and Clyne. Swansea boasts an award winning Marina and Maritime Quarter and the home of the National Waterfront Museum, a landmark building of Welsh slate, glass and steel. Swansea is the birthplace of the poet Dylan Thomas and the actress Catherine Zeta Jones, is a lively and vibrant maritime city and regional shopping centre. The Dylan Thomas Centre celebrates the life of Swansea's most famous son and hosts a free permanent exhibition as well as being the focal point for the annual Dylan Thomas Festival. Swansea boasts the largest indoor market in Wales that offers local delicacies such as cockles, laverbread, traditional Welsh cakes, locally caught fresh fish and local souvenirs. The City of Swansea is well known for its vibrant nightlife consisting of a wide range of clubs, bars and restaurants, especially along the Wind Street area. The Grand Theatre in Swansea offers a wide variety of shows and exhibitions for everyone to enjoy. Swansea boasts top-of-the-range sporting facilities such as the Wales National Pool, the only Olympic-size swimming pool in Wales, and the Liberty Stadium for football and rugby. The Victorian resort of Mumbles just outside of Swansea offers a fantastic array of attractions, including a pier, traditional boutiques, craft shops and ice-cream parlours. |
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