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Swansea University

Located on the doorstep of the stunning Gower coastline, Swansea University was founded in 1920 and prides itself on striking the right balance between excellent teaching and research, and providing its students with an excellent quality of life.

Set in mature parkland and botanical gardens overlooking Swansea Bay, the university’s multicultural Singleton campus is made up of almost 16,000 students and more than 2,500 staff. The third-biggest university in Wales in terms of student numbers, a new 65-acre campus is being developed on the eastern approach into Swansea. The ambitious Bay Campus programme will eventually see the university double in size.

Students who choose to study at Swansea become part of an ambitious, research-led institution and get to live in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK. Many graduates choose to stay in the area long after their studies have finished.

The university itself is made up of seven academic colleges covering arts and humanities, engineering, human and health sciences, law, science, medicine and management.

Swansea also has an enviable reputation for producing successful sportsmen and women and is home to its very own International Sports Village. Located a five-minute walk away from the main Singleton campus, it offers an all-encompassing range of top quality indoor and outdoor facilities.

Located on the foreshore in front of Singleton Park, the university is also home to a £1.4 million beach and watersports centre. Offering activities such as kite surfing, paddle boarding, kayaking and beach volleyball, it is open to students, residents and tourists.

Guide to Exploring Swansea University

City Guide to Mumbles

Mumbles sits in a majestic position on the western tip of Swansea Bay and has been the favoured holiday resort of the area since early in the 19th Century, when passengers began arriving on what was then the brand new steam railway. As well as being a stunning destination in its own right, it marks the gateway to the Gower Peninsula, a part of Wales which, in 1956, became the United Kingdom’s first official Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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Grand Theatre

SwanseaGrand 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.

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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.

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Liberty Stadium

Liberty Stadium is the modern home of two top-class Welsh sports teams, as well as a premier conference and events arena hosting some of the biggest names in rock and pop music.

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Oystermouth Castle

Oystermouth Castle occupies a particularly atmospheric vantage point, on a tall limestone ridge that enjoys sweeping views out over Swansea Bay. Built of Norman stone during the 12th Century, it sadly fell into disuse and disrepair from the Middle Ages onward, after a turbulent history, and in paintings it was often portrayed as a romantic ruin, pleasant to look at, but of little interest besides. Now all of that has changed.

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Swansea Beach

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.

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Singleton Park

Once a private estate, today this urban park is a place to enjoy botanical gardens, miniature golf and live music performances.

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Rhossili Beach

Often named as one of the best beaches in the UK and even the world, Rhossili Beach in the Gower Peninsula is unsurprisingly a popular attraction. It has also been called the “supermodel of British beaches” by The Independent because of its good looks, as well as the UK’s most dog-friendly beach by The Times.

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Mumbles Pier

One of Swansea’s most recognisable landmarks, the imposing Victorian pier on the southwestern corner of Swansea Bay holds both historic value and offers an entertaining way to pass the afternoon. Once a favoured haunt of Dylan Thomas, this iconic attraction in the village of Mumbles now plays host to tourists and locals out to enjoy themselves.

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Mumbles Lighthouse

Visit this iconic structure that dates back to the 1700s and see the remaining foundations of the keepers’ family homes.

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Oxwich Castle

Bring your kids to the fascinating ruins of a castle to try on medieval clothes and lie on its straw bed.

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Oxwich Bay Beach

Stroll along one of Britain’s most picturesque beaches and follow the trails into the nature reserve for its diverse landscape.

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Dylan Thomas Centre

The Dylan Thomas Centre celebrates the life and works of the eponymous Welsh poet, most famous for his 1954 BBC broadcast radio drama, Under Milk Wood.

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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.

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Caswell Bay Beach

Surf on the choppy waters of this scenic bay and trek along the nature paths for gorgeous views of cliffs and headlands.

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Bracelet Bay Beach

Stroll with ice cream in hand along the rocky coastline of this rugged bay with views of an 18th-century lighthouse.

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Swansea Marriott Hotel

Swansea Marriott Hotel

Maritime Quarter, Swansea
4.0
of 5, from 144 reviews
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Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Quadrant Shopping Centre and Dylan Thomas Centre. Swansea Beach and Swansea University are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Village Hotel Swansea

Village Hotel Swansea

Langdon Road, Swansea
4.0
of 5, from 153 reviews
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Located in the heart of Port Tennant, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of National Waterfront Museum and Dylan Thomas Centre. Swansea Beach is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

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The Windsor Lodge Hotel

The Windsor Lodge Hotel

Mount Pleasant, Swansea
3.1
of 5, from 58 reviews
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Situated in Castle, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Swansea Market and Dylan Thomas Centre. Swansea University and Swansea Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Dragon Hotel

The Dragon Hotel

The Kingsway, Swansea
3.9
of 5, from 117 reviews
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Located in the heart of Castle, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Swansea Castle, Swansea Market, and LC Swansea. National Waterfront Museum is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) away.

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White House Hotel

White House Hotel

4 Nyanza Terrace, Swansea
4.5
of 5, from 52 reviews
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Located in Uplands, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cwmdonkin Park and Swansea University. Dylan Thomas Centre and Swansea Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

£64
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Morgans Hotel

Morgans Hotel

Somerset Place, Swansea
4.4
of 5, from 55 reviews
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Located in the heart of Castle, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of National Waterfront Museum, Dylan Thomas Centre, and Swansea Beach. Swansea University is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

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The Gower Hotel

The Gower Hotel

11 Church Lane, Swansea
4.3
of 5, from 25 reviews
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Located in Bishopston, this hotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Oystermouth Castle and within 6 mi (10 km) of Swansea University and Swansea Beach. Dylan Thomas Centre and Caswell Bay Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

£66
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Alexander Hotel

Alexander Hotel

3 Sketty Road, Swansea
4.4
of 5, from 50 reviews
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Located in Uplands, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cwmdonkin Park and Swansea University. Swansea Beach and Dylan Thomas Centre are also within 2 mi (3 km).