Plantasia, Swansea

Name: Plantasia
Address: The Piazza, Swansea, SA1 2AL, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1792 474555

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Plantasia is a large public hothouse, located in the Parc Tawe retail park, Swansea, Wales that opened in 1990. ()

Opened: 1990 (34 years ago)Elevation: 26 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°37'18"N, 3°56'18"W

Address

The PiazzaCastellSwansea SA1 2AL United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1792 474555

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Plantasia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Quadrant Shopping Centre, Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea Castle, National Waterfront Museum.

0.4 miSW
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.
~1070 ftSE
Dylan Thomas, Museum, Specialty museum
Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea
6 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.
~840 ftSW
Forts and castles, Historical place
Swansea Castle, Swansea
5 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.
~1940 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
10 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.
~1780 ftS
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Mission Gallery, Swansea
9 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.
~1430 ftSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St Mary's Church, Swansea
7 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.
~1460 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Swansea Museum, Swansea
8 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.
0.4 miS
Sailing, Marina
Swansea Marina, Swansea
11 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.
~1790 ftS
Dylan Thomas, Theater, Concerts and shows
Dylan Thomas Theatre, Swansea
9 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.
0.6 miSW
Market, Shopping
Swansea Market, Swansea
15 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.
0.5 miS
Tower
Marina Towers Observatory, Swansea
15 min walk • The Marina Towers Observatory is located in the Maritime Quarter of Swansea, on the coast of southern Wales. It was previously home to Wales's largest optical astronomical telescope.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Plantasia open?

Plantasia is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
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 Plantasia?

Nearby attractions include Parc Tawe, Swansea (2 min walk), BT Tower, Swansea (3 min walk), Swansea Castle, Swansea (5 min walk), Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea (6 min walk).

How to get to Plantasia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Plantasia:

Bus

Swansea Sainsbury • Lines: 31, 32, 33, 44, 6, 9A (5 min walk)
High Street • Lines: 27, 28, 36, 54 (5 min walk)

Train

Swansea (8 min walk)