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Popular places to visit

Grand Theatre
Swansea Grand Theatre is located on Singleton Street in the heart of the city of Swansea, Wales. This performing arts venue stages a host of plays, pantomimes, operas, stand-up performances and offerings from touring companies.

National Waterfront Museum
Located in the trendy Maritime Quarter of Swansea, the National Waterfront Museum tells the story of industry and innovation in Wales over the last 300 years. As part of the European Route of Industrial Heritage this is a thematic element of a collection of the most important industrial heritage sites in Europe. Inside you’ll find enough to occupy you for hours, with the beautifully designed space offering a range of regional history exhibits marrying interactive media with traditional displays.

Plantasia
You probably wouldn’t expect to encounter tarantulas, macaws and endangered tamarin monkeys in a Swansea retail park, but visit the spectacular Plantasia, a public hothouse in Parc Tawe close to the city centre, and you’ll find these and much more besides. Easy to locate, as it’s housed in a unique glass pyramid, Plantasia has for a quarter of a century performed the vital function of raising awareness among locals and visitors about the level of rainforest destruction around the world, and the dangers of the consequent biodiversity loss.
Swansea Marina
Explore the waterfront in Swansea with a trip to Swansea Marina. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this quaint area, or check out its lively bars.
Swansea Arena
Catch an event at Swansea Arena during your trip to Swansea. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.
Maritime Quarter
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 check out its lively bars.
Things to do

From Cardiff: Golden Gower Coast, Swansea & Mumbles Day Tour

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Bays Scenic Day Tour

Swansea Historical and Cultural Private Tour with Local Guide

Swansea Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK

Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea
Top hotels in Castle

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

The Grand Hotel Swansea
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

The Dragon Hotel
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

The Dolphin SA1 Hotel
Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

Morgans Hotel
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

The Georgian Swansea
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Castle

Mount Pleasant
Though Mount Pleasant might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grand Theatre and Swansea Arena.

Townhill
Though Townhill might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grand Theatre and Swansea Arena.

Cwmbrwla
Though Cwmbrwla might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Swansea.com Stadium and Grand Theatre.

Landore
While Landore isn't home to many top sights, Swansea.com Stadium and Grand Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.

St. Thomas
St. Thomas is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Maritime Quarter and Swansea Marina while you're in town.
Bon-y-maen
Travelers like the historic sites in Bon-y-maen, and Grosnez Castle is a top attraction you might want to visit.