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Dylan Thomas Festival - Swansea's tenth annual Dylan Thomas Festival takes place between the writer's birth and death dates. The celebration will feature the usual eclectic mix of poetry, prose, drama, film, exhibitions, talks and special guests, with at least one event every day. The international festival focuses not only on Thomas' work, but that of his friends, contemporaries and those inspired by him.

Dylan Thomas Prize - In a world that offers a veritable smorgasbord of literary prizes, the Dylan Thomas Prize was designed not only to richly reward the best young writer in the world but also to serve as a focus for and incentive to all young writers throughout the English-speaking world.

Dylan Thomas - A website devoted to this city's infamous poet.

HRE - Events project management, music and drum tuition!

Reynolds Consulting - provides a range of tailored support to the voluntary/community (or third) sector and the public sector, focused on urban and community regeneration, social enterprise, culture and the arts, monitoring and evaluation, and research and consultation.

Swansea Futures - Swansea Futures has been set up with the aim of 'Promoting the Swansea region as a place to live, study, work, invest in and visit

Swansea Council - Leisure and Tourism - In more depth than their tourist site this website covers places of beauty and interest to both locals and visitors. It includes pages on the main gower beaches, festivals and events in the Bay, museums, art galleries, parks, leisure centres, and the new stadium.

Tourism Swansea - Developing and assisting tourist businesses in Swansea, Mumbles and Gower, providing one strong voice of tourism.

The Gower peninsula

Whether you want to walk along the Worm's head, build sand castles, go surfing or horse riding or visit King Arthur's Stone the Gower has it all...

Explore Gower - This website offers history and information on the beautiful Gower peninsula just a short drive from the city of Swansea. As they say: " The wonderful and varied landscape of the Gower Peninsula was the first place in Britain to be designated as an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' (AONB) by the Countryside Agency on behalf of the UK government, and is one of only five within Wales."

Enjoy Gower - Has some information about activities, beaches and villages in the Gower.

Gower holidays - This site offers good information on accommodation, beaches, and villages in the Gower.

Mumbles

A picturesque village nestling to one side of Swansea Bay, Mumbles is the gateway to the gower peninsula. The village is perhaps best known for the Mumbles Mile, a mile of pubs full to bursting with students and hen nights at the weekend. However of late it is becoming more renowned for it's upmarket eateries and is one of the best places to head for a good feed in the city.

Mumbles Mostly Jazz & Blues Festival - world class jazz and blues festival in the picturesque seaside village of Mumbles

Mumbles Matters - The online community newspaper and forum of the Mumbles Development Trust (MDT)

Mumbles restaurants on mumbles.co.uk - a comprehensive list of eateries in Mumbles village complete with contact details, average cost per head and customer reviews.

Mumbles tourist information centre - Includes a comprehensive events diary, map and introduction to the village however the accommodation and activity searches are fairly limited.

Mumbles Yacht Club - Visitor information, photo galleries, events diary and contact details for the well established family-orientated club.

The Mumbles Train  - A history of the Swansea - Mumbles railway, officially recognised as the world's first passenger service.

bbc.co.uk - A brief history of the Mumbles.

Getting here

Traveline Cymru - Your one-stop shop for traveling by bus, coach, rail, ferry or plane : 0870 608 2608

National Express - or call 08705 808080

Mega Bus - Low-cost intercity bus travel.

Cardiff - Swansea Shuttle - Low-cost regular coach service between the two cities.

Bus Wales - Tours for the independent traveller.

Swansea Airport - For your private jets.

Cardiff Airport - Ryanair regularly fly from Dublin to Cardiff.

National Rail - For rail information.

The Freedom of Wales Flexi Pass! - One ticket that gives you the freedom to enjoy unlimited access to all of Wales’ mainline train services and almost every bus service! Ticket holders also receive an amazing range of other benefits, including "two for one" entry or discounted admission to many of Wales’ biggest tourist attractions.

Accommodation

Swansea hotels - Lists hotels and guesthouses in Swansea area.

Sleep UK - List hotels and B&Bs in the Swansea area.

Holiday Inn - Express by Holiday Inn in Swansea.

Swansea Marriott Hotel - Modern 4 star hotel in Swansea Maritime Quarter.

Visit Swansea Bay - Searchable database of hotels, guesthouse, B&Bs and self catering.

Accomodation for groups - Lists places best suited to larger groups.

 

Galleries

Attic Gallery - Attic Gallery is Wales' longest established private gallery. It was founded in 1962 to highlight the work of contemporary artists working in Wales. Located in the historic Old Maritime Quarter of Swansea, it shows the work of some of the principality's most important artists. The gallery also seeks out, encourages and promotes new and emerging artists.

Ceri Richards Gallery - Taliesin Arts Centre - Owned and managed by the University of Wales Swansea, this popular Fringe venue presents a wide variety of live performances, cinema screenings and exhibitions.

Exposure Gallery - Exposure gallery is a dynamic and contemporary artist-run venue for the visual arts. They provide a platform and vital stepping stone for artists, allowing them the opportunity and experience of showcasing their work in a city centre space. A unique, exciting and forward thinking gallery.

Glynn Vivian Gallery - Hosts an impressive permanent collection, a varied high calibre exhibition programme and bookshop.

Mission Gallery - Based in the Marina, Mission is one of Wales' premier exhibition spaces for contemporary art.

 

Live music venues

The Chattery - Great food and good music can be found at this Uplands restaurant's saturday night programme of events. Acts vary from local urban folk legends Boys From The Hill to up-and-coming industry talents like Duke Special. Ticket prices are generally between £4 - £10 and include a buffet of bread and cheese.

Monkey Cafe - This Fringe venue 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.

More Music's Guide to pubs in Swansea - Informal and fairly outdated guide produced by local music shop, by no means perfect but you'll get the idea...

Taliesin Arts Centre - Owned and managed by the University of Wales Swansea, this popular Fringe venue presents a wide variety of live jazz and world music performances, cinema screenings and exhibitions.

The Uplands Tavern - Busy live music venue in the artist's hub that is the Uplands with brand new posh patio and tables. Strictly over 18s.

Restaurants

Dining out in Swansea - A list of restaurants and their contact details in the city of Swansea.

Visit Swansea Bay Restaurant finder - A fantastic searchable database of local restaurants, cafes and pubs.

Museums

National Waterfront Museum - Swansea's multi-million pound, state of the art National Waterfront Museum opens on 18th October; the building itself is worth the visit alone with no expense spared on materials and design.

Swansea Museum - Swansea Museum is the oldest in Wales. It is a real treasure house of the ordinary and the extraordinary from Swansea past, and is a focus for the future of the city and its people.

 

Theatre and Literature

Swansea Grand Theatre - This Fringe venue offers a wide variety of shows and exhibitions for everyone to enjoy.

Taliesin Arts Centre - Owned and managed by the University of Wales Swansea, this popular Fringe venue presents a wide variety of live performances, cinema screenings and exhibitions.

The Dylan Thomas Centre -This Fringe venue was refurbished in 1995 to host the British Year of Literature.  This splendid building was named after Swansea's most famous poet, and has a permanent exhibition on Dylan Thomas and his life, as well as a shop stuffed with books, posters and memorabilia, and an excellant restaurant.  The Centre is also home to the Ty Llen literature programme which puts on many literary events throughout the year, including the annual Dylan Thomas Festival during October and November.

The Dylan Thomas Theatre - Home to the Swansea Little Theatre. They are an amateur dramatics company, and have existed successfully since the early 1920's. Their multitalented company is also a charity, and is run and maintained entirely by it's dedicated volunteers.