Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Swansea

Name: Glynn Vivian Art Gallery
Address: Alexandra Road, Swansea, SA1 5DZ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1792 516900

#33 among attractions in Swansea

Museum, Art gallery, Shopping, Art museum

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The Glynn Vivian Art Gallery is the public art gallery of the City and County of Swansea, in Wales, United Kingdom. The gallery is situated in Alexandra Road, near Swansea railway station, opposite the old Swansea Central Library. ()

Established: 1911 (113 years ago)Visitors per year: 42.7 thous.Coordinates: 51°37'26"N, 3°56'40"W

Address

Alexandra RoadCastellSwansea SA1 5DZ United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1792 516900

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Glynn Vivian Art Gallery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Quadrant Shopping Centre, Dylan Thomas Centre, Plantasia, Swansea Castle.

0.4 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Quadrant Shopping Centre, Swansea
10 min walk • The Quadrant Shopping Centre is the principal under-cover shopping centre in Swansea, Wales. The centre opened in 1979. From the 1980s to 2019 it was home to the Swansea Devil, a controversial carved wooden statue of the Devil. The centre and surrounding areas are owned by the LaSalle Investment Management.
0.5 miSE
Dylan Thomas, Museum, Specialty museum
Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea
13 min walk • The Dylan Thomas Centre is an arts centre located in the Maritime Quarter in Swansea, Wales. It is a Grade II* listed building.
~1570 ftSE
Zoo, Garden, Nature and wildlife
Plantasia, Swansea
8 min walk • Plantasia is a large public hothouse, located in the Parc Tawe retail park, Swansea, Wales that opened in 1990.
~1440 ftSE
Forts and castles, Historical place
Swansea Castle, Swansea
7 min walk • Swansea Castle is located in the city centre of Swansea, Wales, UK. It was founded by Henry de Beaumont in 1107 as the caput of the lordship of Gower.
0.6 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
15 min walk • The National Waterfront Museum, Swansea or NWMS is a museum in Swansea, Wales, forming part of Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales. It is an Anchor Point of ERIH, The European Route of Industrial Heritage.
0.6 miSE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Mission Gallery, Swansea
15 min walk • Mission Gallery is a contemporary visual and applied arts gallery based in Swansea. The gallery hosts contemporary art, painting, installation, photography and craft.
~1750 ftS
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St Mary's Church, Swansea
9 min walk • St Mary's Collegiate and Parish Church is an Anglican church in the centre of Swansea, Wales, UK. It is considered the Civic Church of Swansea.
0.5 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Swansea Museum, Swansea
13 min walk • The Swansea Museum in Swansea, Wales, UK is the oldest museum in Wales, created for and by the Royal Institution of South Wales in 1841 to house its array of collections as well as provide research and learning facilities.
0.6 miSE
Sailing, Marina
Swansea Marina, Swansea
16 min walk • Swansea Marina is a marina located behind the Swansea barrage at the mouth of the River Tawe in Swansea, south Wales. Swansea Marina was first awarded blue flag status in June 2005.
0.6 miSE
Dylan Thomas, Theater, Concerts and shows
Dylan Thomas Theatre, Swansea
15 min walk • The Dylan Thomas Theatre is a theatre based in the Maritime Quarter, in the centre of the city of Swansea in Wales. The theatre officially opened under its present name in 1983, but was home to the Swansea Little Theatre from 1979.
0.5 miSW
Market, Shopping
Swansea Market, Swansea
12 min walk • Swansea Market situated in the heart of Swansea city centre is the largest indoor market in Wales. The market is covered by a steel arched portal frame roof clad in steel and glass. The current market was built in 1959-1960 by Percy Thomas. Adjoining the market is the Quadrant Shopping Centre.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Glynn Vivian Art Gallery open?

Glynn Vivian Art Gallery is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Glynn Vivian Art Gallery?

Nearby attractions include Old Swansea Central Library, Swansea (1 min walk), Parc Tawe, Swansea (7 min walk), Swansea Castle, Swansea (7 min walk), BT Tower, Swansea (8 min walk).

How to get to Glynn Vivian Art Gallery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Glynn Vivian Art Gallery:

Bus

Orchard Street • Lines: 10, 27, 28, 36, 54, 8 (2 min walk)
High Street • Lines: 27, 28, 36, 54 (4 min walk)

Train

Swansea (6 min walk)