Swansea Events

Half term fun this February...have a look what's on offer

It only seems 2 minutes ago since the Christmas holidays, but if you’re searching for half term holiday activities for Feb half term 2012, then take a look at the holiday pages. 

You’ll find Active Swansea kid’s clubs and sports sessions and Circus Hilarious in the Grand Theatre.

For some free kid's fun, try your local library for storytelling, and there'll also be free play sessions in the Playbus. 

The Junior Park Rangers are making a home fit for a king, but with a twist – this home is for beetles and other helpful creepy crawlies!  Book your free place now…

 

Forget Bear Grylls, to live in the jungle all you need is Animal Antics: Jungle Survival.

Escape the cold weather and enjoy our new Jungle Survival theme during February 2012 half term - 14, 15 and 16. 

Learn how to survive in the jungle and also get a chance to experience some of the jungle critters first hand – if you dare! 

Book online at www.plantasia.org or ring 01792 474555.

 

Free swimming lessons for 8 - 11 who can't swim - half term Feb 2012

Have you got a child aged from 8 - 11 who can't swim?

Penlan Leisure Centre are offering free swimming lessons to kids who can't swim from Monday - Friday of the February 2012 half term at 11.00am.

If your child is the right age and you’d like to take advantage of these half hour sessions then please ring Christine George on 01792 635103.

Pet the reindeer, see The Wave broadcast live and get your face painted in the city centre this Fri 23 Dec

It's all going on in Swansea City Centre this Friday 23 December 2011! 

Bring the family to see (and hear) the Wave live and pet the real reindeer - it'll give the kids a treat in between the last minute Christmas shopping.

There'll be face painting and enjoyable family entertainment throughout the day, all on Lower Oxford Street.  To see everything that's going on this Christmas, visit www.swanseachristmas.com

Lots happening around Swansea from parades to concerts, crafts to pantomimes

Make sure you don't miss out on any fun this Christmas - have a look at the Christmas events pages to see all the info on parades and concerts around Swansea. 

You can see details about craft sessions at National Waterfront Museum, book for fantastic entertainment at the pantomimes and view the Christmas activities at the LC all in one place.

If you'd like to receive e-mails to remind you about Christmas events, markets and activities, then subscribe at www.myswansea.info

Meet Santa's cute Christmas donkeys at Plantasia's magical children's party!

Check out the cute Christmas donkeys that will be appearing at Plantasia's Christmas kid's party! 

Tickets are on sale now for the party on December 18 2011, which includes a visit and present from Santa, storytelling from Elfie the naughty elf, face painting and more.

If you prefer, book now by calling Plantasia on 01792 474555.

Tonight's Bat and Moth Night is cancelled - come to Friday's event in Cwmdonkin instead

Unfortunately, tonight's Junior Park Rangers Bat and Moth Night in Clyne has been cancelled due to the heavy rain and wind forecast. 

There's another Bat and Moth night scheduled for this Friday, 28 October 2011 in Cwmdonkin Park.  It'll take place from 7.00pm -10.00pm and families are welcome - meet at the bowls pavilion.

Equipment, materials and pumpkin soup provided.  Wear warm clothing, Halloween fancy dress optional.  Please contact Steve Hopkins on 01792 205327 for further information.

Tickets still available for the Halloween ghost train

Tickets are still available, yes, but they are selling very quickly.  So if you want to experience the thrills and scares of the Halloween ghost train then make sure you book in advance to avoid any disappointment.

The 5.30pm and 6.15pm departures of the train on Saturday 30 October have already sold out, and other time slots are filling very quickly, so make sure you are on your toes and buy your tickets early.

Plantasia's brand new 'Rainforest Hut' to open on 22 October

The Rainforest Hut is the brand new feature in Plantasia.  The hut is a tropical hut similar to those lived in by native Indian tribes, and will be opening it's doors to the public on Saturday 22 October.

With the weather not looking too clever for the whole of this week, this is a great opportunity to take the family to check out the new feature, and with a whole host of activities taking place it will be a fun day out.

Buy your fireworks tickets online for 4th November

Tickets for "Sparks in the Dark" Swansea Fireworks display are now available to book online.  Visit www.swansea.gov.uk/fireworks for details on how to buy them in person also.

This years Fireworks display will be held in St Helen's Ground on Friday 4 November, with the gates opening at 5.30pm in readiness for the illumination of Swansea along with further entertainment for the whole family.

Spooky Halloween events at Plantasia - tickets available online!

Plantasia in Swansea are welcoming some spooky events in October ready for Halloween. 

Animal Antics returns with spooky spiders, creepy crawlies and more between 25-27 October and you can book tickets online via ticket source.

Not only that, but Plantasia will be opening it's doors after dark on 30 & 31 October and inviting all ghouls, ghosts and witches to explore the hothouse for a Spooky Halloween for only £4.  You can also buy your tickets online, what are you waiting for?  Book now....

If you're on certain types of benefit you can save money with Swansea's Passport to Leisure

Passport to Leisure is a great scheme which can save you money if you receive certain benefits. 

It's really worth looking to see if you're eligible, as you can get reduced entry fees at many council venues including Plantasia and Active Swansea leisure centres. 

You even get money off kid's activities, surf lessons, rugby tickets, Clyne Farm activities and loads more, so have a look at www.swansea.gov.uk/ptl now!

Bank holiday activities for the whole family in Swansea

There are so many events and activities taking place over the final bank holiday weekend, you will not know what to do or where to go first.

Well, let us help you......

Starting on Saturday, why not go for an early morning walk through the beautiful Singleton Botanical Gardens during the final weekend of Botanics in Bloom.  From there you can take the whole family to World Party 2011 where you can find live music, belly dancers, Indian and Filipino dancers plus much more.  Finally why not head on over to the Brangwyn Hall for the Swansea Bay Beer Festival where you can sample beers from all over the country?

World Party 2011 will be a great day out for all the family

Weather reports are suggesting Sunday will be the best day of the weekend so it would be rude not to spend it outdoors, wouldn't it?  Take the family for a stroll down Swansea Prom, having a ride on the pedaloes in Singleton Boating Lake and riding the Swansea Bay Rider along the way.  Have a quick round of mini golf in Southend Gardens and then enjoy the Mumbles Raft Race with a Joe's ice-cream.  Mmmmmmm.....

Why not take the kids down to Singleton Park for a ride in the pedaloes?

Monday would be a great opportunity to visit Plantasia or Pirate & Smugglers Week at the Gower Heritage Centre.  Or for the more cultural side of you, there are many fascinating exhibitions at Swansea Museum, Dylan Thomas Centre and the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery.

For a full list of events this weekend, visit Swansea Bay Summer Festival.  Have a lovely Bank Holiday Weekend.

World Party returns to Swansea this Saturday 27 August

We are all looking forward to World Party 2011 on Saturday.  Swansea will be illuminated by the enigmatic Samba Tawe as they parade through the streets from the city centre to the museum green at the National Waterfront Museum.

There, they will be joined by Indian dancers, Welsh folk music, Thai & Filipino dancers plus much more including headline act H-Dhami who's debut album reached no.1 in the asian charts.  Irish group The Porterboys and American country band Ponchartrain will also be in attendance. 

View the full line up >>

There will also be workshops and activities taking place in the National Waterfront Museum itself along with the community marquees. 

 

High School Musical 3 on the Big Screen @ 2.30pm today

Come on down to Castle Square today (Wednesday 24 August) to watch High School Musical 3 on the Big Screen.

After the hugely succesful showing of Toy Story 3, it's now the turn of Troy, Gabriella and the Wildcats.  The showing of HM3 starts at 2.30pm.  Enjoy the show!

Wales v Argentina live on the Big Screen Swansea

What an exciting weekend of sport in Swansea this weekend - on top of the Swans playing their very first home game in the Premiership, our national rugby team are playing Argentina in preparation for the World Cup next month.

What's more, the Wales v Argentina game will be screened live on the Big Screen Swansea from 2pm, so don't stay indoors - head on down to Castle Square, enjoy the atmosphere and the outdoors and support your country.  Come on Wales!

Gymnastics camp at Morriston Leisure Centre next week from Mon-Fri - book now!

There's a Gymnastics Camp at Morriston Leisure Centre next week from Monday 22 - Friday 26 August, 10.00am - 3.00pm each day.

It's suitable for young people aged 7 - 15 years and there'll be certificates at the end of the camp for everyne taking part.

The camp includes gymnastics, trampolining and cheerleading and costs £60 or £45 with passport to leisure for the week.

Ring 01792 797082 to book a place now!

Toy Story 3 on the Big Screen in Castle Square today at 2.30pm

Don't miss Toy Story 3 today at 2.30pm on the Big Screen in Swansea - there'll be more films shown in the next few weeks too. 

Bring a packed lunch, snuggle up on a deckchair and watch Woody, Buzz and the gang as they are mistakenly delivered to a day-care center instead of the attic right before Andy leaves for college.

Swans Fun Day in Swansea City Centre on 11 August

With Swansea City reaching the promised land of the Premier League, and the opening fixture against the mega-rich Manchester City just a few days away, there will be a Swans Fun Day in the city centre to celebrate their achievement.

There will be games, swans players and a variety of football related activities to keep everyone entertained, plus music from The Wave.

Join in the fun between 11am - 5pm on Thursday 11 August on Oxford St and celebrate the mighty Swans in the premiership!

Monkey tea party fun this weekend at Plantasia

Looking for something a little different for the kids this weekend? 

Come to Plantasia to enjoy a monkey tea party where children the chance to meet the new mascot, Bananas, plus take part in fun games.

The monkey tea party will take place this Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 August 2011 from 11.00am until 1.00pm, and includes lunch for the children with Bananas the monkey.

Tickets cost £3.95 per child or adult - book online now or call Plantasia on 01792 474555 to book your place.