Swansea Events

Wales Rally GB

The Wales Rally GB has got underway today with stages around Resolven and Port Talbot. 

We went down to the service park area in SA1 Swansea early this morning to get into the spirit of the Rally!  We saw lots of famous stars, including Sebastien Loeb, who only needs fifth place in the Wales Rally GB to win the championship.

Check out the Wales Rally GB website to find out the times that your favourite teams will be back in to service their cars - there's loads to see and a covered area where you can view the top teams without getting rained on!

Special "E-Voucher" Offer for the Wales Rally GB

The exciting Wales Rally GB will be kicking off on the 29th November, and we are now giving away 2 FREE children's tickets with every 2 adults entry tickets bought! 

Download the special E-Voucher below and present it on arrival.  Or check www.walesrallygb.com for more details

Download rally_gb_evoucher_rally_gb_evoucher.pdf

FREE Musical Entertainment this weekend..!

There will be a variety of FREE musical entertainment at the Waterfront Winterland this weekend, so, not only will you be able to enjoy the largest touring "Big Wheel" in the UK, climb the dizzy heights of the K2 climbing wall and have fun on the Warburtons Ice Rink, you will now be able to listen to Mount Pleasant Church Choir performing some of the finest Christmas songs, "No Strings Attached" and the Briton Ferry Brass Band. 

Swansea Sport Awards

Sporting success in Swansea was rewarded at this year's Swansea Sport Awards at the Brangwyn Hall.  The event was, once again, a huge success, which brought some of Swansea's top sporting talents together.  Top honour went to Wales and Ospreys Rugby dynamo Alun Wyn Jones.  Check out the full list of winners and some great pics on Flickr.

Christmas Cheer at the Waterfront

 

Come on down to the Waterfront Winterland where you can check out all the exciting entertainment, ride the Giant Wheel and take part in the traditional funfair.

There's also an even bigger ice skating rink to try out and, of course you can take your kids to see Father Christmas at the Santa's Grotto.  They might also like to try the flight simulator, where they can fly with The Snowman!

Send your photos to marketing@swansea.gov.uk so we can add them to Flickr or leave us a comment about your time at the Waterfront Winterland.

When Santa came to Swansea...

The Christmas Parade went ahead yesterday evening, and, despite the weather, was an overwhelming success, as the crowds lined the streets and gave Santa a fantastic welcome as he turned on the Christmas lights.

Father Christmas started the parade from the Guildhall, and lead a procession of christmas floats, dancers, circus performers and marching bands through Swansea city centre.

We have many video clips of the Parade on YouTube, so check them out.

Did you attend the Parade yesterday?  Send your comments and pics to us at marketing@swansea.gov.uk

Ho ho ho! Christmas is nearly upon us....

We are soooooo excited..!

Father Christmas arrives in Swansea today for the Christmas Parade, while turning on the Christmas Lights, with his trusty reindeer's and magical sleigh, its bound to be a magical event!  On top of that, the Waterfront Winterland is also opening today, what an exciting day!  So, if you do attend the Parade or the Winterland, take lots and lots of pics and send them to us, and we will put the best ones on this blog!

Christmas starts today......

A message from Santa

Father Christmas has recorded a special message for the children of Swansea.  Check it out below...

We were very excited to meet Father Christmas and one of his elf helpers this week, and they recorded a video especially for the boys and girls of Swansea.....

Santa will be in his grotto at the Waterfront Winterland on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays if your child would like to visit him.  The last day for visiting Santa will be December 23rd, because he has to get the reindeer ready on Christmas Eve.

The Waterfront Winterland

The magical Waterfront Winterland returns to Swansea this Sunday (18th Nov) and will prove bigger and better than ever!  The grounds outside the National Waterfront Museum will once again  be transformed into a fantastic Winterland packed with fun and exciting activities and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. 

   

The Wales Rally GB is back...

Are you ready for some hi-octane fun and excitement?  Yes?  Then you are in for a treat, as the Wales Rally GB Service Park returns to Swansea between the 29th November and 2nd December, with a new location in the heart of Swansea's bustling SA1 development.

Christmas concert tickets online!

The Brangwyn Hall is hosting some great Christmas concerts to get you in the festive mood!

Tickets for some of the events are available online with Ticketweb.

Fireworks Fiesta

We had a great time at the fireworks display last night - why don't you send us your pictures of the evening and we'll add them to our event album!

We have some film clips on YouTube of Shayne Ward performing at the Fireworks Fiesta - watch one below and leave us your comments!

Yoga anyone..?

Penlan and Penyrheol have just announced there will be new Yoga classes at their Leisure Centres.

Tree Party

Come and celebrate National Tree Planting week, by planting a tree at Singleton Botanical Gardens on Saturday 10th November

The Tree Party will be taking place from 11am - 3pm and there'll be lots of activities like bulb planting and nature walks. 

It is part of the BBC Breathing Places campaign which has activities all over the UK.

He's a Rocketman...

Elton John today announced he will play the Liberty Stadium, Swansea on Sunday 29th June 2008.
Elton, who has a career spanning more than four decades will perform for the first time ever in Swansea next summer.
Tickets will go on public sale on Monday 5th November at 9am visit www.seetickets.com or call 0871 231 0835.

Are you addicted to Inspector Morse?

Why not come and hear his creator, Colin Dexter read from his own work at the Dylan Thomas Centre this Saturday 3^rd November?

Colin will be accompanied by actor Gabriel Woolf, who will read a selection of Colin's favourites, from Hardy and Dickens to Bronte, Housman and, of course, Dylan Thomas.

There will also be time for questions from the audience, so we hope to see you there!

Tickets are available by contacting the Dylan Thomas Centre box office on 01792 463980 or book online at www.dylanthomasfestival.com.