Maritime Quarter, Swansea

Name: Maritime Quarter
Address: Swansea, United Kingdom

#49 among attractions in Swansea

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Facts and practical information

The Maritime Quarter is a residential area of Swansea, Wales, UK located immediately south of the city centre shopping core. It falls within Swansea's Castle ward. The area is bounded by Brynmill to the west, Swansea Bay to the South, the River Tawe to the east and the A4067 to the north. ()

Coordinates: 51°36'55"N, 3°56'17"W

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CastellSwansea United Kingdom

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Maritime Quarter – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1930 ftNW
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.
~1540 ftN
Dylan Thomas, Museum, Specialty museum
Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea
8 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
12 min walk • Plantasia is a large public hothouse, located in the Parc Tawe retail park, Swansea, Wales that opened in 1990.
0.4 miN
Forts and castles, Historical place
Swansea Castle, Swansea
10 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.
~500 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
3 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.
~720 ftNE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Mission Gallery, Swansea
4 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.
~1770 ftNW
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.
~950 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Swansea Museum, Swansea
5 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.
~220 ftN
Sailing, Marina
Swansea Marina, Swansea
2 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
25 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.
~640 ftN
Dylan Thomas, Theater, Concerts and shows
Dylan Thomas Theatre, Swansea
4 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 Maritime Quarter?

Nearby attractions include Swansea Marina, Swansea (2 min walk), National Waterfront Museum, Swansea (3 min walk), Marina Towers Observatory, Swansea (3 min walk), Dylan Thomas Theatre, Swansea (4 min walk).

How to get to Maritime Quarter by public transport?

The nearest stations to Maritime Quarter:

Bus

Swansea Sainsbury • Lines: 31, 32, 33, 44, 6, 9A (8 min walk)
St Mary`s Church • Lines: 6 (9 min walk)

Train

Swansea (19 min walk)