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.

 

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. 

 

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!

Rare plant sale on Sunday 21 August

Head on down to Singleton Botanical Gardens this Sunday (21 August) to witness a rare plant sale.  This is a great opportunity to pick yourself up a rare and special plat for your home or garden.

The sale will take place between 10am - 5pm, and is part of Botanics in Bloom 2011.

p.s.  Morriston Big Band will also be playing, plus there are loads of activities for the kids to take part in.

The Dylan Thomas prize for young writers - win a trip to Disneyland Paris!

If you currently attend a primary school in Swansea and are leaving this summer, then you can win a trip to Disneyland Paris by entering the Dylan Thomas prize for young writers.

All you have to do is write more than 1000 words about one of the following:

My Swansea, My Wales, My Team or My Summer.

Enter your details at www.dylanthomasprize.com/dylaned by 5 September.  Good luck!

Os ydych yn mynd i ysgol gynradd yn Abertawe ar hyn o bryd ac yn gadael yr haf yma, gallech ennill taith i Disneyland Paris drwy gystadlu am Wobr Dylan Thomas i awduron ifanc.

Y cyfan mae’n rhaid i chi ei wneud yw ysgrifennu mwy na 1000 o eiriau ar un o’r canlynol:

Fy Abertawe, Fy Haf, Fy Nhîm, Fy Nghymru

Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer derbyn ceisiadau yw 5 Medi ac mae manylion ar gael yn www.dylanthomas.com/dylaned.  Pob lwc!

Buy tickets online for Rainforest Roadshow in Plantasia

Learn all about life in the rainforest in this fascinating interactive show at Plantasia.  Tickets for Rainforest Roadshow are now available to book online through ticket source.

The Roadshow takes place between Tuesday 23 August - Thursday 25 August, and includes a free visit to Plantasia's hothouse.

Films on the Big Screen during the Summer Holidays

Three children's (and adults sssssshhh) classic films will be show on the Big Screen in Castle Square, Swansea.

Toy Story 3, High School Musical 3 and The Sound of Music will be shown on various dates throughout August.  So bring a packed lunch, snuggle up on a deckchair and watch your favourite film in the unique surroundings.

Animal Antics - Rainforest @ Plantasia

Have your children always wanted to learn how animals from the rainforest live and survive? Are they fascinated in spiders, millipedes and other creepy crawlies?

Then book your children tickets to go and see Animal Antics in Plantasia this Whitsun Half Term.  Tickets are available to book online through ticketsource at £4.95 for adults and £3.95 for children.

 

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.

Events planned for May bank holiday weekend

There are lots of events planned for this bank holiday weekend, so there is no need to worry about about what you are going to do!  Just take a peak at the Bank Holiday Events on Swansea Bay Summer Festival for ideas on where to go.

Here's just a few to get you started.....the Urdd National Eisteddfod starts on Bank Holiday Monday, there is also the Gower Stand Up Paddling Festival on the Saturday and Sunday (28th & 29th), Mumbles Navy Days all weekend and don't forget Clyne in Bloom will be coming to a close in Clyne Gardens.

Taking a walk down Swansea Prom - with the stunning Swansea Bay in the background

Hopefully the sun will be out, so what better way to spend your bank holiday than to take a stroll down Swansea Prom, visiting many of the sites like Singleton Boating Lake and Southend Gardens.  Or play a round of golf on Ashleigh Road Pitch & Putt with Swansea Bay in the background?  Don't like the idea of walking?  Then hop aboard the Swansea Bay Rider Land Train which will take you all the way from Blackpill to Southend Gardens, stopping off at West Cross, Norton and Oystermouth in between.

Have a lovely bank holiday weekend!

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!

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.

Entertainment at Get Welsh this Saturday

There will be plenty of entertainment for all the family to enjoy at Get Welsh in Swansea this Saturday, from compêre Kev Johns kicking off the day at 9.30am to the live 6 nations rugby on the big screen.

You can have a look at the full list of entertainment, plus a list of the stalls available on the St David's Week website.

Animal Antics 'Bug Fest' at Plantasia - book online!

Animal Antics is returning to Plantasia this month on the 26, 27 & 28th October with 'bug fest'!

you can now book your tickets online - visit Animal Antics in Plantasia for the specific dates and times or book online via Ticketsource.

Postman Pat at the Grand Theatre tonight and tomorrow!

Postman Pat and his black and white cat (I bet you all sung that in your head) will be on a "Very Royal Mission" at the Grand Theatre tonight and tomorrow (27 & 28 August).  

Contact the Grand Theatre box office on 01792 475715.

World Party Weekend returns this weekend

We are looking forward to a mixture of music, dancing and culture at this weekends World Party Weekend.  There will be something for everyone with a range of dancers including Zumba, Irish and Belly to choose from.

There will also be a live music stage for you all to enjoy, plus Swansea's own Samba Tawe.  All this will be taking place on the Museum green of the National Waterfront Museum.

Take a look at the groups appearing over the weekend.

It's a free event, so head on down and join us this Saturday or Sunday and join in the festival atmosphere!

Timetable of events at this weekend's Sea Swansea

Sea Swansea takes place this weekend, and you can now view the timetable of events on the Swansea Bay Summer Festival website.

Why not download your own copy of the timetable of events?  It includes everything from the Viking Raid to the Pirate Adventure and Newfoundland Dog Rescue.

Hope to see you all there!