Swansea Observatory Tours and Activities

Learn about 300 years of Welsh innovation and societal changes in this restored marina warehouse that mixes old with new.

See intriguing creatures and plants from tropical parts of the world and learn how tribes live with nature in this giant greenhouse.

Attend a dramatic performance in this historic 19th-century theater and enjoy the views from the rooftop bar of the Arts Wing.

Explore the waterfront in Swansea with a trip to Swansea Marina. Stroll along the seaside in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Swansea Beach, the waterfront beach for the city of Swansea, stretches for five miles between the Maritime Quarter and the ‘Knab Rock’ near Mumbles in Wales. Popular since Victorian times, the beach throngs with sun-lovers during the summer months who come for the dunes, golden sands and fine swimming. It’s recommended by the Marine Conservation Society for the quality of its water and the cleanliness of the sand.

You can find out about the history of Swansea when you stop by Maritime Quarter. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this quaint area or visit its lively bars.