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Swansea is a vibrant and lively city by the Sea. It is a lovely environment with lots of indoor and outdoor activities. It offers sporting activities like biking, walking, skating, playing or watching rugby, fishing and swimming. It also has lots of museums, galleries and centres. Indeed, Swansea offers a great deal of interest for everyone. For more specific information, have a look on the Swansea Tourist Information Centre website. Also to find out what is close to you, have a look on the Up My Street website
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Things to do in Swansea
Swansea has lots of activities to suit many different interests.
Music - The people of Wales are famous for their love of music and, in particular choral singing; there are many choirs in Wales and their rehearsals are often open to visitors.
One of the newest choirs is the Morriston Phoenix Male Choir. They welcome visitors, so go along, listen and enjoy. Have a look on the website www.morristonphoenix.com also www.dunvant.org
the choir has regular concerts & rehearsals They rehearse most Monday and Thursday evenings at Olchfa School (SA2 7AB) from 7 to 9 pm. Visitors and particularly potential choristers are given a warm welcome.
Samba Tawe is a percussion and dance group, based in Swansea, South Wales. They were established in 1994 and have evolved from that time into a 60+ performance outfit comprising drummers, percussionists and a dance group. To find out more information: (i.e. joining them or going to see them perform). Have a look on the Samba Tawe website. Contact: Tel 01792 467788 Email:
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Walking - There are lots of good walks in and around Swansea. For example: there is a nice walk around the bay, starting at the Marina and following the curve of the bay as far as the lighthouse at Mumbles, or just a bit further, around the corner to Bracelet Bay.
This walk will introduce you to many of the attractions. The BBC site has information about the walk from Blackpill onwards.
Skating - There are miles of lovely flat surface to roller blade along the sea front. If you want to perform tricks on your skates, there's a free skate ramp between Blackpill & Mumbles.
 Golf - there's a municipal golf course (Pitch & Putt) at the bottom of Sketty Lane. Anyone can play for a fee of about £4.00. For that you get putters & a couple of balls.
Childrens Parks & play areas:
Singleton Boating Park - a boating lake with Swans & Dragon boats, crazy golf, an enclosed play area for smaller children and noisy geese and ducks to feed.
Blackpill Lido - a shallow paddling pool for children, a wonderful set of climbing frames & toys, plenty of benches for mums & dads, grass to stretch out on in the summer and a handy cafe for a cup of tea.
 Castellamare play area - lots of children's climbing frames & toys & a nearby cafe for refreshment & ice creams.
Rugby - Rugby is one of the most popular sports in Wales, for more information on Rugby in Swansea, have a look at Swansea RFC Official Website. The rugby ground is located just off Mumbles Road. The combined Swansea/Neath rugby team, the Ospreys has its own website www.myospreys.co.uk You can hear the Ospreys Choir singing at www.walesinunion.com
Fishing - Sea Fishing in Swansea is a fun activity and it is free. If you want to fish in rivers or lakes you need to buy a licence, but to fish in the sea all you need is a fishing rod and some bait to attract the fish. For bait you can use worms, small pieces of fish or maggots. At high tide in Swansea bay you will see lots of people fishing near Knab Rock, just past Verdi’s café. You can also fish from Mumbles Pier, but you have to pay a small charge to go on the pier. If you want to learn about fishing have a look here, or better still, go and talk to a fisherman, they mostly enjoy sharing their knowledge.
 Going to the cinema - there are two big cinemas in Swansea, these are VUE and Odeon . There is also the Taliesin Arts Centre situated in Swansea University where many international films are shown. If you like theatre, there is the Grand Theatre.
There are lots of restaurants and markets to visit in Swansea. For more information on both, have a look on the Food Passion website
Indian Dance Wales: Bharata Natyam is one of the most popular forms of classical Indian Dance. Developed in Hindu temples as a form of worship, Bharata Natyam is based around ancient Hindu mythology. Elements of story telling using gestures and expressions combine with movement to create this dynamic dance form. India Dance Wales has a great experience and reputation in teaching Bharata Natyam in Cardiff, Swansea and Bristol. The training offered by India Dance Wales can lead to nationally recognised dance examinations which cover theory of dance and music, dance technique and traditional Bharata Natyam dance pieces. Contact Address: Dunvant Infants School, Dunvant Road, Dunvant, Swansea, SA2 7SN.
 Monkey cafe is a friendly, cosmopolitan and unique venue. It provides some of the most diverse, eclectic and cutting edge night time entertainment, from dj dance nights ( d'n'b, hip-hop, world beats, house, latin, african and garage.) to the best in live entertainment as well ( jazz, acoustic and rock ) incorporating local national and international artists.Twice nominated for the Welsh Music Academy Awards in the "best small nightclub" category.Tel. 01792 480822 Address: 13 Castle Street, Swansea. SA1 1JF
Cafe Mambo is a friendly and very popular cocktail and tapas bar situated on the Kingsway.
Belly dancing in Swansea All you need to know about Belly Dance but were afraid to ask! Many people are surprised to learn that Middle-Eastern Dance, commonly known as "belly-dance," involves much more than the belly! In fact, belly-dance can benefit many parts of the body. It is a great form of low-impact exercise without putting heavy stress on the joints. It tones every major muscle group from the feet up to the neck. It improves core stability, coordination, flexibility and posture.For more information contact Alisia on 07878 128293 or Email
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Things to see in Swansea
It has lots of history, culture, and beautiful scenery.
 The Dylan Thomas Centre: If you walk from the Sail Bridge that joins the New SA1 development with its new offices & appartments, you will arrive at the Dylan Thomas Centre. The Dylan Thomas Centre is a free museum that tells the story of Dylan Thomas, Swansea’s most famous poet. From the the Dylan Thomas Centre, facing the river turn right & walk through the marina. You will walk past a statue of Dylan Thomas the poet, where visitors like to have their photos taken.
To find out about Dylan Thomas and to hear a recording of him reading poetry click http://www.thisisdylanthomas.co.uk/ This is part of the Evening Post website
 The Waterfront Museum: Continuing on from the Dylan Thomas centre, you will also pass the Tramshed with memorabilia from the famous Mumbles railway. Next you will see the Waterfront Museum, Swansea’s newest museum that tells the maritime history of Swansea and its close relationship to the sea. There are lots of audio visual and interactive displays throughout.... A free museum, with cafe & toilets.
 The Swansea Museum: Nearby to the Waterfront Museum, you will find the Swansea Museum which is the oldest museum in Wales (created in 1861). The collections contain all kinds of objects from the past of Swansea, Wales and the rest of the world. They have everything from an Egyptian mummy to a Welsh Kitchen, displayed in six galleries. There are also many changing temporary exhibitions each year. It is a fascinating treasure house of Swansea's past history.
Gbubemi Amas African Art Consultant, Anthill Africa Community Arts, Crosshands. Wales. For more information on his music, art, writings, photography and events have a look on http://gbubemiamasart.com/index.asp Tel. 01269 831768 /07967 397754 Email:
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Glyn Vivian Art Gallery- with a permanent collection that includes work by Monet & Pissaro,the gallery plans to attract swansea citizens with activities that include story-telling for children and family activities as well as the more usual workshops with artists & lectures. www.swansea.gov.uk/glynnvivian
Things for the family
The City and County of Swansea offers a Passport to Leisure for residents who are on a low income. This gives them a discount on a wide range of sports and leisure venues throughout the Authority, along with various discounts in eleven private companies.
Family swimming sessions take place during school holidays, at the Wales National Pool http://www.walesnationalpoolswansea.co.uk/ and at the Leisure centre. http://www.thelcswansea.com/
For kids there is also Swansea Charity Circus Eruption which is an integrated youth circus group which offers free skills sessions for young people aged 11 - 19. It is located at Circus Eruption, 47 Mansel Street, Swansea, SA1 5SW. Tel: 01792 474004
There is always something to do, there are festivals and events throughout the year.
Summer Holidays - if you are looking for somewhere to go on a warm day, make a picnic and take the half hour bus trip to Caswell Beach. From the Quadrant the number 1 bus goes every half hour to the beach. An all day ticket will get you there and back. the Bus goes every half hour, 10.45, 11.15, 11.45 etc and returning at 25 minutes past the hour eg 5.25, 5.55. There's a cafe, shop & public toilets near the beach. Young children love playing in small pools & of water, and making sand castles with a bucket and spade. Don't forget to take sunscreen with you and a shade if its sunny.
FirstGroup, the local bus company have some ideas of local trips for those who are holidaying at home http://www.traveline-cymru.org.uk/
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