St. Helen's Rugby and Cricket Ground, Swansea

Name: St. Helen's Rugby and Cricket Ground
Address: 1 Bryn Road, Swansea, SA2 0AR, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1792 655707

#5 among attractions in Swansea

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St. Helen's Rugby and Cricket Ground, Swansea

Facts and practical information

St Helen's Rugby and Cricket Ground is a sports venue in Swansea, Wales, owned and operated by the City and County of Swansea Council. Used mainly for rugby union and cricket, it has been the home ground of Swansea RFC and Swansea Cricket Club since it opened in 1873. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1873 (151 years ago)Capacity: 4500Coordinates: 51°36'45"N, 3°57'58"W

Address

1 Bryn RoadUcheldiroeddSwansea SA2 0AR United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1792 655707

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Day trips

St. Helen's Rugby and Cricket Ground – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wales National Pool, Quadrant Shopping Centre, Swansea War Memorial, Swansea Castle.

1 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Wales National Pool, Swansea
27 min walk • The Wales National Pool is a 50-metre swimming pool in the Sketty area of Swansea, Wales. The main pool is 50 m long and 21 m wide, so it does not meet the FINA definition of an Olympic size pool.
1 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Quadrant Shopping Centre, Swansea
25 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.
~950 ftSW
Memorial
Swansea War Memorial, Swansea
5 min walk • Swansea War Memorial, also known as Swansea Cenotaph, is a war memorial on the promenade beside Mumbles Road, the A4067, near Brynmill to the southwest of Swansea city centre, overlooking Swansea Beach and Swansea Bay.
1.2 miNE
Forts and castles, Historical place
Swansea Castle, Swansea
31 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.
1.2 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
31 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.
1.1 miNE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St Mary's Church, Swansea
28 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.
0.6 miW
Park, Playground
Singleton Park, Swansea
17 min walk • Singleton Park is the largest urban park in the city of Swansea. It is located in Sketty. The park comprises 250 acres of land. An ornamental garden is located to the south, near the entrance to Swansea University, and a walled botanical garden is located in the centre of the park.
1.2 miE
Sailing, Marina
Swansea Marina, Swansea
31 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.
~1370 ftE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concerts and shows
Brangwyn Hall, Swansea
7 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.
0.8 miNE
Market, Shopping
Swansea Market, Swansea
21 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.
~1360 ftNE
Architecture, Vernacular architecture, City hall
The Guildhall, Swansea
7 min walk • The Guildhall is one of the main office buildings of the City and County of Swansea Council. The Guildhall complex, which includes the City Hall, Brangwyn Hall and the County Law Courts for Swansea, is a Grade I listed building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Helen's Rugby and Cricket Ground?

Nearby attractions include Patti Pavilion, Swansea (3 min walk), Swansea War Memorial, Swansea (5 min walk), The Guildhall, Swansea (7 min walk), Brangwyn Hall, Swansea (7 min walk).

How to get to St. Helen's Rugby and Cricket Ground by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Helen's Rugby and Cricket Ground:

Bus

St Helen's • Lines: 8, 9A (2 min walk)
Recreation Ground NE • Lines: 8, 9A (2 min walk)

Train

Swansea (37 min walk)