Uplands, Swansea

Name: Uplands
Address: 2A Gwydr Square, Swansea, SA2 0HB, United Kingdom

#93 among attractions in Swansea

Gift shop, Shopping, Neighbourhood

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Uplands is a suburb and community of Swansea, Wales. It lies about a mile to the west of Swansea city centre, and falls within the Uplands electoral ward. It is centred on the A4118 road, which links Swansea city centre and Sketty. The main road begins as Walter Road from the east, and becomes Sketty Road towards the west. Much of the area is hilly. The population of the community and ward in 2011 was 15,665 and in terms of Welsh identity had the lowest percentage in the county. ()

Coordinates: 51°37'7"N, 3°58'1"W

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2A Gwydr SquareUcheldiroeddSwansea SA2 0HB United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Quadrant Shopping Centre, St. Helen's Rugby and Cricket Ground, Swansea War Memorial, Swansea Castle.

0.9 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Quadrant Shopping Centre, Swansea
24 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.
0.4 miS
Dylan Thomas, Sport venue, Sport
St. Helen's Rugby and Cricket Ground, Swansea
11 min walk • 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.
0.6 miS
Memorial
Swansea War Memorial, Swansea
15 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.
1.1 miE
Forts and castles, Historical place
Swansea Castle, Swansea
29 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 miE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St Mary's Church, Swansea
27 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.
0.7 miSW
Park, Playground
Singleton Park, Swansea
19 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.
0.5 miSE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concerts and shows
Brangwyn Hall, Swansea
12 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.
0.7 miE
Market, Shopping
Swansea Market, Swansea
19 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.
0.4 miSE
Architecture, Vernacular architecture, City hall
The Guildhall, Swansea
11 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.
1 miE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Swansea
27 min walk • The Glynn Vivian Art Gallery is the public art gallery of the City and County of Swansea, in Wales, United Kingdom. The gallery is situated in Alexandra Road, near Swansea railway station, opposite the old Swansea Central Library.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Uplands?

Nearby attractions include Dylan Thomas' Childhood Home, Swansea (5 min walk), Cwmdonkin Park, Swansea (6 min walk), Dharmavajra Kadampa Buddhist Centre, Swansea (7 min walk), St. Helen's Rugby and Cricket Ground, Swansea (11 min walk).

How to get to Uplands by public transport?

The nearest stations to Uplands:

Bus

Uplands PO 2 • Lines: 10, 20 (2 min walk)
Bernard Street • Lines: 10, 20 (5 min walk)

Train

Swansea (32 min walk)