The Tower, Swansea

Name: The Tower
Address: Swansea, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1792 462251

#88 among attractions in Swansea

Skyscraper, Lunch, Dinner, Eat and drink, More...

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Facts and practical information

The Tower, Meridian Quay is a residential tower in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom. It is the tallest building in Wales. Standing at 107 m, Meridian Quay is the only sky scraper in Wales and one of several high-rises in Swansea. It is the 105th tallest building in the United Kingdom in joint place with the Shell Centre in the London Borough of Lambeth. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 2009 (16 years ago)Height: 351 ftFloors: 29Coordinates: 51°36'50"N, 3°56'35"W

Address

CastellSwansea United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1792 462251

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Swansea

Day trips

The Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1630 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Quadrant Shopping Centre, Swansea
8 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.
0.5 miNE
Dylan Thomas, Museum, Specialty museum
Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea
13 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 miN
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.
0.5 miN
Forts and castles, Historical place
Swansea Castle, Swansea
12 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.
~1380 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
7 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.
~1830 ftNE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Mission Gallery, Swansea
9 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.
~1900 ftN
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St Mary's Church, Swansea
10 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.
~1860 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Swansea Museum, Swansea
9 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.
~1300 ftNE
Sailing, Marina
Swansea Marina, Swansea
7 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.
0.7 miW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concerts and shows
Brangwyn Hall, Swansea
19 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.
~1700 ftNE
Dylan Thomas, Theater, Concerts and shows
Dylan Thomas Theatre, Swansea
9 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 The Tower?

Nearby attractions include Swansea Civic Centre, Swansea (6 min walk), Maritime Quarter, Swansea (6 min walk), Swansea Marina, Swansea (7 min walk), National Waterfront Museum, Swansea (7 min walk).

How to get to The Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Tower:

Bus

Swansea City Bus Station • Lines: 20, 9A (8 min walk)
St Mary`s Church • Lines: 6 (10 min walk)

Train

Swansea (21 min walk)