Marina Towers Observatory, Swansea

Name: Marina Towers Observatory
Address: Swansea, United Kingdom

#30 among attractions in Swansea

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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. The building was designed by Robin Campbell in 1989 and consists of two towers, it was built with part funding from a European Heritage Grant. From 1993 to Feb 2010 it was loaned to the Swansea Astronomical Society but it is now back in the hands of Swansea City Council. ()

Floors: 4Coordinates: 51°36'50"N, 3°56'12"W

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Marina Towers Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.5 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Quadrant Shopping Centre, Swansea
12 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.
~1940 ftN
Dylan Thomas, Museum, Specialty museum
Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea
10 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.
0.5 miN
Zoo, Garden, Nature and wildlife
Plantasia, Swansea
15 min walk • Plantasia is a large public hothouse, located in the Parc Tawe retail park, Swansea, Wales that opened in 1990.
0.5 miNW
Forts and castles, Historical place
Swansea Castle, Swansea
13 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.
~1070 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
6 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.
~1130 ftN
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Mission Gallery, Swansea
6 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.
0.4 miNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St Mary's Church, Swansea
12 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.
~1450 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Swansea Museum, Swansea
7 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.
~790 ftNW
Sailing, Marina
Swansea Marina, Swansea
4 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.
1 miW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concerts and shows
Brangwyn Hall, Swansea
26 min walk • The Brangwyn Hall is a concert venue in Swansea. It is named after the artist Frank Brangwyn, whose British Empire Panels, originally intended for the House of Lords, are displayed there.
~1110 ftN
Dylan Thomas, Theater, Concerts and shows
Dylan Thomas Theatre, Swansea
6 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Marina Towers Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Maritime Quarter, Swansea (3 min walk), Swansea Marina, Swansea (4 min walk), National Waterfront Museum, Swansea (6 min walk), Dylan Thomas Theatre, Swansea (6 min walk).

How to get to Marina Towers Observatory by public transport?

The nearest stations to Marina Towers Observatory:

Bus

Swansea Sainsbury • Lines: 31, 32, 33, 44, 6, 9A (10 min walk)
St Mary`s Church • Lines: 6 (12 min walk)

Train

Swansea (22 min walk)