The Guildhall, Swansea

Name: The Guildhall
Address: Swansea, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1792 636000

#31 among attractions in Swansea

Architecture, Vernacular architecture, City hall

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Completed: 1934 (90 years ago)Coordinates: 51°36'50"N, 3°57'38"W

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CastellSwansea United Kingdom

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+44 1792 636000

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The Guildhall – 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.

0.7 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Quadrant Shopping Centre, Swansea
19 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.
~1360 ftSW
Dylan Thomas, Sport venue, Sport
St. Helen's Rugby and Cricket Ground, Swansea
7 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.
0.4 miSW
Memorial
Swansea War Memorial, Swansea
11 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.
0.9 miNE
Forts and castles, Historical place
Swansea Castle, Swansea
25 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.
0.9 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
25 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.
0.8 miNE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St Mary's Church, Swansea
22 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.
0.9 miW
Park, Playground
Singleton Park, Swansea
23 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 miE
Sailing, Marina
Swansea Marina, Swansea
25 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.
~120 ftSE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concerts and shows
Brangwyn Hall, Swansea
1 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 miNE
Market, Shopping
Swansea Market, Swansea
14 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.
1 miNE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Swansea
25 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)

When is The Guildhall open?

The Guildhall is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to The Guildhall?

Nearby attractions include Brangwyn Hall, Swansea (1 min walk), Patti Pavilion, Swansea (5 min walk), St. Helen's Rugby and Cricket Ground, Swansea (7 min walk), Uplands, Swansea (11 min walk).

How to get to The Guildhall by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Guildhall:

Bus

Swansea Guildhall NE • Lines: 8, 9A (3 min walk)
St Helen's • Lines: 8, 9A (7 min walk)

Train

Swansea (31 min walk)