You don’t need a car to enjoy Swansea!

The coast path enables you to savour its beauty at leisure in a traffic free environment either by bike or on foot. Or take a bus to Mumbles and enjoy this panorama through picture windows in the comfort of your seat.

Swansea has a great maritime history and in its heyday, had four docks with ships sailing and trading all over the world. One remains in commercial use and the riverfront and former South Dock is now an attractive marina. A big attraction using this heritage as inspiration is the National Maritime Museum. The Maritime Quarter is a small area between the Marina and the river Tawe and contains some of the Victorian street scene that escaped the bombing of the Second World War. It also features restored maritime buildings on both banks of the Tawe. The Marina has been largely developed since the 1980’s and has become a very picturesque part of Swansea, dominated by the new Meridian Tower

An amazing expanse of greenery covers a huge area between the coast, university and the suburb of Sketty, great for walking, cycling and generally relaxing, and with great views of the sea.

These Gardens house one of Wales’ premier plant collections, with spectacular herbaceous borders and glasshouses. Set within the tranquil surroundings of Singleton Park, it is a relaxing place to come and browse or gain inspiration.

Swansea’s idyllic park close to the busy city yet a haven of tranquillity.

Immortalised by Dylan Thomas who was brought up close to here and who played here as a child and used it for poetic inspiration later.

Think you’re deep in the country - think again! Less than 50 years ago, this was site of a zinc smelting works and is part of the rehabilitation of the Lower Swansea Valley project of the 1960’s & 70’s. It’s now surrounded by a mix of retail, wholesale and light industrial development.

This fascinating museum traces the maritime and associated industrial heritage of Wales by mainly interactive means along with traditional displays.

Swansea Museum has numerous artefacts from Swansea past and present, and a focus for the future of the city and its people. It is at several locations - the main building on Oystermouth Road, the tram shed and floating exhibits in the Marina and the museum stores in Landore.

Witness Swansea’s maritime and industrial history with this exciting boat trip on the Copper Jack from Swansea Marina up the river Tawe as far as the Liberty stadium and back.

Dylan Thomas immortalised the Swansea suburb of Uplands, where he grew up and spent most of his early life. As well as his birthplace, fully restored in period style, there are a other parts of Uplands where former haunts of the poet still exist, most famous being Cwmdonkin Park.

The Centre is home to a permanent exhibition, ‘Love the Words’, which opened on Dylan’s 100th birthday. Interactive displays, a learning space, and a temporary exhibition area tell the story of the work and life of one of the 20th century’s most significant writers.

The Hafod Copperworks was established by John Vivian in 1810 and was one of five main copper works in the Lower Swansea Valley. The copper ore for smelting originally came from Cornwall and north Wales and later from Chile and Cuba. Overall, 90% of the country`s copper smelting was within a 20 mile radius of Swansea giving rise to its name of `Copperopolis`. (Photo © Stephen Miles)

St Mary's Parish Church is the principal Anglican church in Swansea, the present building dating from 1896. In 1941 it was badly damaged by bombing and rebuilt in the 1950s; it dominates an attractive square in the city centre.

The Castle’s remains are a small part of the original standing on a strategic site above the former course of the river. Its remains date from the late 13th to early 14th century; it is situated at Castle Square close to St Mary’s church.

The LC is Wales’ biggest indoor Waterpark, with a state-of-the-art gym, a legendary indoor surf machine (the Boardrider), an interactive play area, an indoor climbing wall and a multi-purpose sports and exhibition hall.

Indoor and outdoor rock climbing experiences for all ages and abilities with expert instruction.

This 50 metre indoor pool offers a wide range of aquatic and multi-sport activities, health and fitness facilities for all ages and abilities.

Swansea Grand Theatre is the performing arts centre for Swansea with theatre, ballet, pantomime, star performers and lots more.

Live theatre, cinema and live streaming performances in a pleasant informal setting on the university’s Singleton Campus.

Associated with the Taliesin, the Great Hall puts on major musical and literary events.

Part of the Guildhall complex, the Brangwyn Hall is Swansea’s leading concert and indoor events venue.

One of Wales’ leading art galleries, the Glynn Vivian is home to famous collections of art, sculpture, architecture and hosts many events associated with the visual arts.

Swansea’s iconic multi-purpose sports stadium, home to Championship football, Swansea City; and regional rugby team Ospreys; also hosts major indoor and outdoor events.

Home to Glamorgan County Cricket Club and Swansea Rugby Football Club, this venue still sees a lot of events.

Swansea's only indoor karting track has karts for all ages and abilities and tracks to challenge all types of drivers. Whilst being a member only organisation, ‘basic’ and ‘driver club’ membership is open to all.

Grow your imagination in Swansea’s revitalised environmental attraction; go on an amazing adventure through a tropical rainforest. Get up close & personal with the animals and discover a variety of rare and exotic plants. Cycle parking nearby.

The Swansea Arena, a new multi-purpose facility boasts up to 200 performances a year across music, comedy, theatre and e-sports plus conferences and events. It is linked to the city centre by the landmark ‘gateway’ bridge.

Wales’ largest indoor market is one of the most interesting shopping experiences in Swansea.

Quadrant Shopping Centre is located in the heart of Swansea, housing many major retailers all under one roof.

Morfa Shopping Park is one of the premier retail locations in south west Wales. Located less than two miles from Swansea city centre.

The retail and leisure park on the edge of Swansea has been developed to bring together modern shops with a strong leisure and catering offer.

For big brands, great stores and fantastic retail therapy, Swansea’s premier outdoor shopping location has it all.

Many food and drink outlets are in the Wind Street area though others are scattered around the city centre and Marina.

Lots of bars and small restaurants in this area which caters a lot for the student market

Mumbles has a large number of eating places of varying types catering for all tastes; the village has two craft brewery pubs.