Swansea
in City and County of Swansea of Wales, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.621 and -3.943 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 37' 14" and W -3° 56' 35"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:27 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:17 am and 6:28 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-03-19 07:55:12

Discover Swansea

Swansea in City and County of Swansea (Wales) with it's 300,352 citizens is a city in United Kingdom about 164 mi (or 264 km) west of London, the country's capital city.

Local time in Swansea is now 10:27 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Swansea, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Swansea Airport in a distance of 5 mi (or 9 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Blaenavon Industrial Landscape in a distance of 45 mi (or 73 km), East. Also, if you like golfing, there are a few options in driving distance. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Landore, Morriston, Clydach, Bishopston and Pennard. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 49 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Chance of rainfall 4%
Air Humidity 93%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Wednesday, 20th of March 2024

9°C (48 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 21st of March 2024

9°C (48 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Friday, 22nd of March 2024

7°C (45 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Dragon Hotel

Address
0,1 mi
The Kingsway 39
SA1 5LS Swansea
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Morgans Hotel

Address
0,3 mi
Somerset Place
SA1 1RR Swansea
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Cafe Valance Bar & Rooms

Address
4,0 mi
50 Newton Road
SA3 4BQ Mumbles,Swansea
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Swansea Marriott Hotel

Address
0,5 mi
Maritime Quarter
SA1 3SS Swansea
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Towers Hotel and Spa

Address
3,5 mi
Ashleigh Terrace
SA10 6JL Jersey Marine,Neath
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Grand Hotel

Address
0,3 mi
Ivey Place
SA1 1NX Swansea
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


White House Hotel

Address
0,9 mi
4 Nyanza Terrace
SA1 4QQ Swansea
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Dolphin SA1 Hotel

Address
0,1 mi
Whitehalls
SA1 3AB Swansea
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Alexander Hotel

Address
1,1 mi
3 Sketty Road
SA2 0EU Swansea
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Mercure Swansea

Address
2,5 mi
Phoenix Way
SA7 9EG Swansea
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Soccer AM Away Days - Swansea

Published: December 15, 2014
Length: 12:58 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: robosheauk

Frankie Fryer checks out all the sights for a Swansea Away Day.


Hendrefoelan Student Village #hsv @swanseauni

Published: June 25, 2014
Length: 10:23 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: SUResidential


Valentine's Day: Swansea Bay

Published: August 23, 2013
Length: 23:49 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Visit Swansea Bay

http://www.visitswanseabay.com - get away on a romantic break in our neck of the UK, where moments last forever. Make the weekend last a lifetime, Visit Swansea Bay.


Swansea's Christmas Parade 2014

Published: November 16, 2014
Length: 54:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Miles Edwards

Just a video of this year's parade. Shot from my kitchen overlooking the top of Wind Street and Castle Gardens.


swansea City vs Liverpool Highlights 16 9 2013)

Published: September 17, 2013
Length: 59:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: emmy agi


Visit Swansea

Published: January 27, 2014
Length: 26:21 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Chris Day

Catching Sunny Swansea, Runner up to Hull for City of Culture. "They say in Swansea if you don't like the weather wait twenty minutes. because thats how often the trains leave. Swansea...


Activity holidays UK - an adventure in Swansea Bay

Published: August 23, 2013
Length: 22:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Visit Swansea Bay

http://www.visitswanseabay.com - start your adventure with an activity holiday in the UK. Make the weekend last a lifetime, Visit Swansea Bay.


FC St.Gallen Fans in Swansea

Published: October 26, 2013
Length: 52:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: faraw4y

Marsch zum Liberty Stadium, 03.10.2013.


Swansea Museum Ghost Hunt 11th July 2015 8pm 4am

Published: February 03, 2015
Length: 00:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Deadlivee

Join us for more history and horror on Swansea Museum Ghost Hunt, 11th July 2015, 8pm 4am Places £40 each which includes Hot & Cold Drinks and Snacks. Swansea Museum, Victoria Rd, ...


PREDIKSI SWANSEA VS CHELSEA HD | 17 JANUARY 2015

Published: January 15, 2015
Length: 12:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: One Sports Football Community

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Swansea Castle

Swansea Castle was founded by Henry de Beaumont in 1106 as the caput of the lordship of Gower, in Swansea, Wales.

Located at 51.6203, -3.9412 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in Swansea, Defunct prisons in Swansea, Grade I listed buildings in Swansea, Castle ruins in Wales

LC, Swansea

The LC is a leisure centre located in the city centre of Swansea, Wales, UK. Originally Swansea Leisure Centre, the rebranded facility re-opened to the public on 1 March 2008 after a £32 million makeover. The LC's exterior has been revitalised by replacing the old concrete panels with clear glass, translucent glazing and timber panelling.

Located at 51.6169, -3.94056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Sports venues in Swansea, Visitor attractions in Swansea, Swimming venues in Wales, Buildings and structures in Swansea

Glynn Vivian Art Gallery

The Glynn Vivian Art Gallery is a public art gallery in Britain. It is the public art gallery of the City and County of Swansea, in South Wales. The gallery is situated in Alexandra Road, near Swansea railway station, opposite the old Swansea Central Library.

Located at 51.6239, -3.94444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in Swansea, Organisations based in Swansea, Art museums and galleries in Wales, Buildings and structures completed in 1911, Art museums established in 1911, 1911 establishments in Wales

Quadrant Shopping Centre

The Quadrant Shopping Centre is the principal under-cover shopping centre in Swansea, Wales. The centre opened in 1979. Since the 1980s it has been home to the Swansea Devil, a controversial carved wooden statue of the Devil. The centre and surrounding areas are owned by the City and County of Swansea council.

Located at 51.618, -3.945 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in Swansea, Shopping in Swansea, Buildings and structures completed in 1979

St Mary's Church, Swansea

St Mary's Collegiate and Parish Church is an Anglican Church in the centre of Swansea, Wales, UK. There was a church on the site of St Mary's since circa 1328, erected by Henry de Gower, Bishop of Saint David's. One Sunday morning, in 1739, the roof of the nave collapsed into the church. Fortunately this was before the waiting congregation entered the building. The whole structure was re-built apart from the tower. 1822 saw the church being lit by gas for the first time with thirty six lamps.

Located at 51.619, -3.943 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Anglican churches in Wales, Churches in Swansea, History of Swansea, Grade II listed buildings in Swansea, Grade II listed churches

Old Swansea Central Library

The old Swansea Central Library in Swansea in Britain was a public lending and reference library located in Alexandra Road, in the Swansea city centre. The old library building is now occupied by Swansea Metropolitan University's Welsh School of Architectural Glass.

Located at 51.6236, -3.94389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Library buildings completed in 1887, Former library buildings of the United Kingdom, Grade II listed buildings in Swansea, Swansea Metropolitan University

Plantasia

The Plantasia is a large public hothouse, located in the Parc Tawe retail park, Swansea, Wales that opened in 1990.

Located at 51.6217, -3.93861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Greenhouses, Gardens in Wales, Visitor attractions in Swansea, Zoos in Wales, Insectariums

St. David's Shopping Centre (Swansea)

This article is about the shopping centre in Swansea. For the shopping centre of the same name in Cardiff, see St. David's (Cardiff) St. David's Shopping Centre is a shopping complex in Swansea, south Wales. The complex is located adjacent to the Quadrant Shopping Centre and opposite St Mary's Church. Completed in 1982, the complex has thus far been fairly unsuccessful, in terms of filling its outlet spaces and retaining customers.

Located at 51.618, -3.943 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Shopping in Swansea, Buildings and structures completed in 1982, Buildings and structures in Swansea

Parc Tawe

Parc Tawe is a retail park and leisure area in Swansea, Wales. It is located in the eastern area of the city centre on the west bank of the River Tawe in the Lower Swansea valley. The area includes "out-of-town" style stores with car parks located outside the shopping area. A highly visible building in the area is the Plantasia - a large triangular tropical plant house. Entertainment in the area include a 10 screen Odeon cinema and a ten pin bowling alley.

Located at 51.6217, -3.93917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Shopping in Swansea, Buildings and structures in Swansea, Retail parks in the United Kingdom

Castle Cinema

The Castle Cinema is a former cinema building located adjacent to the grounds of Swansea Castle in Swansea, south Wales. According to Kinematograph year book of 1914 the Castle opened in October 1913. It was the only building left standing in Swansea's Castle Street vicinity after the Nazi German Luftwaffe bombing raids during the Second World War. It is a grade II listed structure. In 1963 the Castle Cinema changed its manager (Mr.

Located at 51.6208, -3.94139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Grade II listed buildings in Swansea, Former cinemas

Swansea Central police station

Swansea Central police station is a 21st-century-designed building, located on the former Swansea Fire Station site in Alexandra Road, near Swansea Magistrates Court, Swansea. The police station is the area headquarters for the Western Division of South Wales Police.

Located at 51.622, -3.946 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Grade II listed buildings in Swansea, Grade II listed government buildings, Police stations in Wales

BT Tower (Swansea)

The BT Tower is located near Swansea Castle and is the second tallest building in Swansea after The Tower, Meridian Quay. It has 13 floors and is 63m/206.64 ft high. Completed in 1970, it is used as an office building for BT Group plc, its original developer.

Located at 51.6206, -3.94028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Swansea, British Telecom buildings and structures, Towers in Wales, Skyscrapers in Wales


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Abertawe, سوانزي, Suonsi, Суонзи, Swansea, Σουόνσι, سوانزی, סוונסי, स्वान्ज़ी, Սուոնսի, SWS, スウォンジ, スウæォンジ, 스완지, Svonsis, स्वॉन्झी, سوانسی, Суонси, Свонзи, สวอนซี, Свонсі, 斯旺西