Wales Airshow (Swansea Bay and The Gower)

The National Waterfront Museum is an industrial and maritime heritage museum in Swansea, South Wales that was opened in 2005. The museum is housed in an original listed waterfront warehouse in the maritime quarter of the city which then links through to the contemporary slate and glass section. Explore the museum and details of 300 years of industrial innovation in Wales. Open every day all year round, entry to the museum is free.

The Swansea Observatory, also known as theMarina Towers Observatory and Tower of the Ecliptic, is located in the Maritime Quarter of Swansea. The building was designed by Robin Campbell in 1988 and consists of two towers and was previously home to Wales’s largest optical astronomical telescope until the Swansea Astronomical Society vacated the site.

Swansea Castle is a ruined 13th century castle situated in central Swansea in South Wales. An ancient monument now surrounded by modern buildings and roads, it may be hard to picture how the castle originally looked. This was first a motte and bailey settlement from the early 12th century that was added to over the following century. The tower from the castle that still remains today was probably built in the late 13th century. Visitors can view the exterior of the castle only.

The Dylan Thomas Centre is a permanent exhibition to the life and works of the poet Dylan Thomas, located in the maritime quarter of Swansea, South Wales. The centre’s building was formerly Swansea’s Guildhall which was built in 1825. Following extensive refurbishment, the Dylan Thomas Centre was opened in 1995. For any Dylan enthusiasts or those interested in poetry, the centre has a fantastic collection of Dylan memorabilia and houses the interactive ‘Man and Myth’ exhibition. They also hold several literary events throughout the year as well as the annual Dylan Thomas Festival. Open every day throughout the year, the centre has free admission.

The four miles of Swansea Bay stretches from Swansea Marina at the mouth of the River Tawe to Mumbles Head in the west. The beach faces south east towards the Bristol Channel and the best sandy spots are towards the Swansea end of the bay. A promenade runs along the edge of the bay and in the middle is Blackpill, with a cafe and paddling pools. The bay is ideal for watersports of all kind.