Swansea Events

Get out and about along Swansea Prom

Swansea Prom is beautiful, especially in the summer.  So why not head down there and enjoy one of the many outdoor attractions there?

Ride the Swan and Dragon pedalos or play crazy golf at Singleton boating lake, enjoy the 10 hole course golf course at Ashleigh Road or take the kids to have fun and splash around at Blackpill Lido.

Clyne Gardens is only a stone's throw away, or take a ride aboard the Swansea Bay Rider down to Southend Gardens which is ideal for a family day out.

Visit Swansea Prom for further information.

Shape up this summer and win a wii

Active Swansea's fitness challenge, "shape up for summer", starts this Monday 1 June.  So, if you want to get fit this summer and be in with a chance of winning a Nintendo Wii, plus other prizes, then get down to your local Active Swansea Leisure Centre and pick up your entry card.

All you have to do is reach 26 miles or 42k (the equivalent of a marathon), by running, swimming, fitness classes, rowing, playing tennis or cross train and enter the details into your entry card and once you reach the 26 miles or 42k, hand the card into reception.

You will then be in with a chance to win a Nintendo Wii.

Win tickets with Swansea Bay Summer Festival

The Swansea Bay Summer Festival has four tickets for the Opera Galaat the Brangwyn Hall on 13 June up for grabs.

All you need to do is answer the following multiple choice question - e-mail your answer to swanseabayfestival@swansea.gov.uk by 8 June.

The Swansea Bay Summer Festival promotes events taking place in:

A) The summer
B) The winter
C) The spring
D) The autumn

Good luck!

Little cygnets just hatched in Brynmill Park

A pair of Mute Swans in Brynmill Park have just hatched little cygnets which are little balls of grey fluff at the moment.  Over the next few weeks they'll be learning to eat grass, bathe and preen themselves and they'll look more like swans by 6 weeks old.

A trip to Brynmill Park to see the new cygnets is well worth it - visit the Discovery Centre where you can learn about wildlife and have fun in the playground.   

Whitsun Holiday activities

There are plenty of things going on to keep yourselves or your kids entertained this Whitsun holiday.  the Active Swansea Leisure Centres are holding children's activities all week.

Or why not take a stroll sown Swansea Prom where you can play crazy golf, take to the lake at Singleton boating lake or climb aboard the Swansea Bay Rider?

There's Animal Antics at Plantasia, floating exhibits at Swansea Museum or kids activities with the Junior Park Rangers.

If you are looking for Bank Holiday events, then check the events and opening times here.

Animal Antics makes a welcome return to Plantasia

Hawks, falcons and owls will all be on show as the popular Animal Antics returns to Plantasia for the whitsun holidays.

There will be four shows taking place on the 26, 27 & 28 May.  It is a lot of fun, and kids will enjoy the experience of getting close to these birds of prey.

Make sure you pre-book to avoid any holiday disappointment.

Round 1 of the Kite surfing Festival

After a delayed start, the British Kite Surfing Festival got under way yesterday, check out some of the pics on our Facebook page.

Active Swansea promotion was a success

Members of the Active Swansea leisure centre team headed on down to Debenhams in Swansea yesterday, to support their Summer Spectacular - make 2009 your best year ever campaign. 

Fitness class instructors were demonstrating spin classes to members of Debenhams' staff and chatting to customers.

You can check out pictures from the successful event via Flickr.

Get ready for the British Kite Surfing Festival

Round 1 of the British Kite Surfing Festival starts tomorrow, 15 May, in Swansea Bay.  So head on down to watch some of the best kite surfers.

Plus there will be an opportunity to have a free power kite lesson.  Lets hope the weather holds up..

Book your tickets for Outdoor Shakespeare this summer

Prepare for a wonderful evening of entertainment, as Outdoor Shakespeare returns to the picturesque grounds of Swansea's Oystermouth Castle, with a performance of 'Merchant of Venice'. 

Book online now for this enchanting production (a small booking fee applies), but ensure you bring appropriate clothing, as the performance will take place come rain or shine.

Outdoor Theatre is part of the Swansea Bay Summer Festival.

Opera Gala Concert tickets now on sale

You can book your tickets for the Opera Gala Concert at the Brangwyn Hall online now, via Ticket Web.

The concert takes place on Saturday June 13th at 7.30pm.

Get your green fingers ready for the Swansea in Bloom competition

Residents and businesses of Swansea, get your green fingers ready and take this opportunity to show off your horticultural skills and contribute to the floral display at Swansea in Bloom.

Enter online before 5th June to be entered into a prize draw with prizes including an overnight stay at the 5* Morgans Hotel, 4 tickets to see Seven Brides for Seven Brothers at Swansea Grand Theatre and 4 tickets to Outdoor Shakespeare.  The official closing date is 3rd July.

Swansea Bay Summer Festival continues with British Kite Surfing

Swansea Bay welcomes the best kite surfers in the UK for the 1st round between 15-17 May, so head on down to the beach to witness the British Kite Surfing Championships, which also includes three additional championships including Kite Landboarding and Kite Buggying.

There is also the opportunity to have free 'power kite' lessons on the beach!  This event is part of the Swansea Bay Summer Festival.

Bank Holiday fun

Wondering what to do this bank holiday weekend?  Don't panic, let us help you.  There are many events and activities going on through Swansea over the course of the weekend, especially with the start of the Swansea Bay Summer Festival.

Enjoy rare plant sales, free band concerts and free children's activities at Clyne in Bloom, or dance the day away as Mumbles Mostly Jazz and Blues Festival returns for its fifth year, from May 1-4.

Get out and about Swansea this bank holiday weekend.