Swansea Events

Plantasia's wandering iguana is now safe and sound - come and see her with two for one entry!

Plantasia’s adventurous iguana had been roaming around the hothouse since the beginning of September after she managed to escape - thanks to all you eagle eyed visitors who have been looking out for her over the last few weeks..

Andrew Gwyther, who visited Plantasia with his family on Friday 28 Oct, spotted the Iguana on the glass roof of the bird house enclosure and after her safe return he decided to name her Ziggy.

During November and December 2011 Plantasia are offering two for one entry, with the cheapest ticket FREE, so why not pop down to Plantasia and see Ziggy who’s now safe and sound in her enclosure?

Glynn Vivian Art Gallery closing party, Saturday 22 October

You are all cordially invited to the closing party of the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery on Saturday 22 October between 11am - 7pm.

The day will be packed full of entertainment and activities for you to enjoy, including workshops, party bunting, screenings, talks and live music.  All events are free plus there will be refreshments available between 5pm - 7pm.

Have a look at the full schedule of entertainment, and we hope to see you all there!

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.

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!

Miller by Moonlight, Bots in Bloom, craft fair, Gower Show and more this weekend!

An action-packed weekend kicks off tonight at 7.30pm with Miller by Moonlight at Oystermouth Castle, which should be a great concert in a fantastic setting.

The weekend brings more Botanics in Bloom family entertainment in the beautiful walled gardens of Singleton.  From 3.00pm - 5.00pm on Sunday there'll be a band concert and free arts and crafts for the children.

Swansea Museum have a craft fair with lots of local artists and traders from 10.00am - 4.00pm on Saturday and Sunday.  Gower Show is taking place at Penrice on Sunday from 9.00am - 6.00pm too, so get out and about this weekend!

It's going to be a busy weekend in Swansea...

It is definitely going to be a fun packed weekend, there is no excuse to say "you are bored" or there is nothing to do".

The Gower Walking Festival continues through the weekend until 19 June, the Gower Folk Festival is taking place from 10-12 June and the Big Clydach Tea Party is on Saturday 11 June.

If you are looking for musical events then 2 of the biggest events in Wales take place this weekend - Escape into the Park and JLS live at the Liberty Stadium. 

Finally, the Following the Flame exhibition starts on Sunday 12 June at the Brangwyn Hall.

Gower Folk Festival in Swansea this weekend

The Gower Heritage Centre in Parkmill hosts the very popular Gower Folk Festival this weekend between Friday 10 - Sunday 12 June.

The full line up of guests, or for more information visit the Gower Folk Festival website.

Games, sports, face painting and a football tournament...

Friends of Parc Llewelyn will be holding a celebratory event to mark the completion of the "Breathing Life Project" this Saturday.

Head on down to the park where there will be lots of events and activities including an under 12's 5-a-side football tournament, sports and fun games, face painting, orienteering and a live band.

The Lord Mayor will also be opening a brand new multi-use games area.  If you would like to enter the football tournament or would like more information, you can call Arron on 01792 635484.

Show your support for Cancer Research UK with Race for Life

Cancer Research UK is a very worthwhile cause, so please help out by either taking part in the Race for Life 2011 or show your support by cheering on all the runners throughout the run and across the finish line, on Wednesday 18 May.

Women from around South Wales will be taking part regardless of age or ability to run, walk or jog their way around the 5k course.

So please show your support - you kind find more information on www.raceforlife.org or give them a call on 0871 641 1111.

Bank holiday fun in Swansea

Two bank holidays in a row must be tight on the old purse strings, but don't worry, there are plenty of activities over this bank holiday weekend that that will keep you and your family entertained for little or no expense.

If the weather is as good as last weekend then you will be wanting to enjoy the weather outside, yes?  So you could take a stroll through Clyne Gardens in full bloom, take a walk along Swansea Prom, visit one of Swansea's stunning beaches or attend the Mumbles Musical Mile Festival.

There is also the small matter of the royal wedding this friday also, and the whole event is being shown on the Big Screen in Castle Square!

If you would rather somewhere indoors then Swansea has a whole host of exhibitions taking place at our cultural venues, whilst you can always keep fit at one of our Active Swansea Leisure Centres....

Whatever you decide, we hope you enjoy your bank holiday weekend.

Easter holiday fun in Swansea

Are you having trouble on where to take the kids or the family over the Easter holidays?  Then let us help you.  We have compiled a list of all the holiday activities taking place around Swansea.

Plantasia have a whole host of fun events and activities for all ages including Animal Antics Hawk Talk, the ultimate animal handling show, a Rainforest Roadshow where you can learn all about the Rainforest and an Easter bunny Tea Party with games, activities, storytelling and real life rabbits - you can now book online for all these events!

You can also enjoy free swimming for under 16's, football, cricket, holiday clubs, swimming courses and much more at you local Active Swansea Leisure Centre.

Take a trip outdoors along Swansea Prom, where you can enjoy crazy golf, pitch & putt on Ashleigh Road, a ride on a pedalo on Singleton Boating Lake or a ride on the Swansea Bay Land Train.

For the full list of events visit www.swansea.gov.uk/holidayactivities which also includes the Chuckle Brothers and High School Rocks at the Grand Theatre.

Have a lovely Easter from all at Swansea Events!

A traditional Welsh barn dance - fun for all the family?

Yes, definitely.  It is actually a really good night out, plus, what's more is it's actually good exercise as well!

You will be shown the moves, with music from Welsh folk band 'Jac Y Do', and by the end, you will all be completing the routine in conjunction with each other.....well, that's the plan anyway ;-)

So if you fancy a bit of fun, dancing the night away, some traditional Welsh folk music and some exercise then you need to get down to the Brangwyn Hall this Friday for the Welsh barn dance, Twmpath.

p.s.  there is still time to book online via ticket source...

St David's Week kicks off this weekend plus many half term activities for kids

Saint David's Week in Swansea kicks off this weekend, with a whole host of fun events and activities.

If you are a music lover then there are only a handful of tickets available for the St David's concert featuring Only Men Aloud and Morriston Orpheus Choir, plus the final of the Welsh Musical Theatre Young Singer of the Year.

Sport fanatics are in for a treat as there is a Welsh celebration at the Swans v Leeds football match, whilst the Italy v Wales 6 nations rugby is live on the big screen.

More events include Get Welsh in Swansea, Produce & Craft markets in Clydach and Sketty, a classic MG & Mini show plus fun at your local library.  For a full list of events visit the St David's Day website >>

Half Term is coming to a conclusion, but don't despair there are still activities going on throughout Swansea.

Half term fun in Swansea - holiday clubs, birdwatching, circus skills and more!

Take a look at www.swansea.gov.uk/holidayactivities to see what's on offer this half term!

 Active Swansea leisure centres have holiday clubs and free swimming for under 16s, and local libraries in Swansea will have storytimes and craft sessions. 

Junior Park Rangers have a Zumba session and Animal Antics is all about Africa in Plantasia - book online now. 

The LC's Activity Pass is back for half term too, so enjoy the water park, the climbing wall and play area for only £9.50!

New location for the Junior Park Rangers Winter Crafts session tomorrow

We've got a change of venue for our Junior Park Rangers event tomorrow, Wednesday 9 February.  It's a Winter Crafts session, and will take place from 4.30pm - 5.30pm in the Discovery Centre, Brynmill Park.

Book your child a place now by using the online booking form - see you there!

 

Sylwer bod y lleoliad ar gyfer ein digwyddiad Ceidwaid Parc Iau, ddydd Mercher 9 Chwefror, wedi newid.  Sesiwn Crefftau’r Gaeaf yw hon ac fe’i cynhelir rhwng 4.30pm a 5.30pm yn y Ganolfan Ddarganfod, Parc Brynmill.

Cadwch le ar gyfer eich plentyn nawr drwy ddefnyddio’r ffurflen cadw lle ar-lein – welwn ni chi yno!

Visit Santa at his grotto in Swansea this Christmas

Santa and his elf helpers will be at Waterfront Winterland this Christmas, so why not bring the kids to meet him?

Father Christmas will be there from Sunday 21 November until 23 December (he will be very busy on Christmas eve with all the toys he has to prepare for all the good boys and girls).

For just £3.50 you can visit Santa AND receive a free gift, and for £5 you can also have your phot taken.  Ho ho ho!

Christmas dates for your diary

With so much going on in Swansea in the build up to Christmas, we thought we would give you a helping hand by giving you the key dates so you can put them in your diary, and ensure you don't miss your favourite events.

19 November - 9 January
Waterfront Winterland opens once again with all your favourite activities including the Admiral rink and the Miles Hire big wheel.

20 November
Christmas Launch Party

21 November
Come and watch Santa as he switches on the Christmas lights and the Christmas parade.

26 November - 19 December
The Oxford Street Christmas market returns to Swansea.

27 - 28 November
Visit Swansea Museum to sample the Christmas Craft Fair.

15 December - 16 January
Christmas Pantomime - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at Grand Theatre

18 December
Messiah at the Brangwyn Hall

23 December
Christmas Candlelight Concert at Brangwyn Hall

13 - 16 January
Christmas Pantomime at Penyrheol Theatre - Puss in Boots

Vote for your favourite event or attraction

Vote for your favourite event or attraction in Swansea with Swansea Life magazine awards 2010.

There were many top events and attractions in Swansea this year, with the Tour of Britain, Admiral Swansea Bay 10k, Sparks in the Dark or Waterfront Winterland 

Or why not vote Plantasia for best coffee shop or attraction?  Or the Dylan Thomas Centre as best restaurant?

There are lots of categories, so vote for your favourite now!

Swansea events this Christmas - buy tickets online!

Let's be honest, buying tickets for any event is much easier when you buy from the comfort of your own home with just a few clicks of the mouse.

So, to make things even easier for you, we have composed a webpage where you can buy tickets for your favourite events around Swansea in the forthcoming months.

Sparks in the Dark Fireworks display, November Candlelight Concert, Messiah, Christmas Candlelight, Ice Skating and Puss in Boots Christmas panto are all available to buy online.

Whichever event you attend, we hope you enjoy!

Swansea Fireworks display 2010

Sparks in the Dark is back again this year on the 5th November at St Helen's Ground in Swansea.  Enjoy stilt walkers, glow jugglers, circus skills workshops plus of course, the fireworks display itself.

You can buy your tickets online for a reduced rate.  It's going to be a great night once again, so we hope to see you all there.