Swansea Market, Swansea

Name: Swansea Market
Address: Swansea, United Kingdom

#29 among attractions in Swansea

Market, Shopping

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Coordinates: 51°37'5"N, 3°57'0"W

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CastellSwansea United Kingdom

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Swansea Market – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1110 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Quadrant Shopping Centre, Swansea
6 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.
0.6 miE
Dylan Thomas, Museum, Specialty museum
Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea
16 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.
0.6 miNE
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.
0.4 miNE
Forts and castles, Historical place
Swansea Castle, Swansea
11 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.
0.5 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
13 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 miE
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.
~1680 ftE
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 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Swansea Museum, Swansea
14 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.
0.5 miE
Sailing, Marina
Swansea Marina, Swansea
14 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.
0.5 miSW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concerts and shows
Brangwyn Hall, Swansea
14 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.
0.5 miE
Dylan Thomas, Theater, Concerts and shows
Dylan Thomas Theatre, Swansea
14 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 Swansea Market?

Nearby attractions include Grand Theatre, Swansea (3 min walk), Sandfields, Swansea (3 min walk), Castle, Swansea (4 min walk), Swansea Mosque, Swansea (4 min walk).

How to get to Swansea Market by public transport?

The nearest stations to Swansea Market:

Bus

Argyle Street • Lines: 9A (4 min walk)
Kingsway • Lines: 8 (4 min walk)

Train

Swansea (18 min walk)