Swansea Castle, Swansea

Name: Swansea Castle
Address: Castle St, Swansea, SA1 1JE, United Kingdom

#10 among attractions in Swansea

Forts and castles, Top attraction, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

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. The castle is now ruined and only two blocks remain, though the site has been improved in the 2010s for use as a public space. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1107 (917 years ago)Coordinates: 51°37'13"N, 3°56'28"W

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Castle StCastellSwansea SA1 1JE United Kingdom

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Quadrant Shopping Centre, Dylan Thomas Centre, Plantasia, National Waterfront Museum.

~1200 ftSW
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.
~1260 ftE
Dylan Thomas, Museum, Specialty museum
Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea
7 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.
~840 ftNE
Zoo, Garden, Nature and wildlife
Plantasia, Swansea
5 min walk • Plantasia is a large public hothouse, located in the Parc Tawe retail park, Swansea, Wales that opened in 1990.
~1520 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
8 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.
~1580 ftSE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Mission Gallery, Swansea
8 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.
~600 ftSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St Mary's Church, Swansea
3 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.
~1200 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Swansea Museum, Swansea
6 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.
~1790 ftS
Sailing, Marina
Swansea Marina, Swansea
9 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.
~1530 ftSE
Dylan Thomas, Theater, Concerts and shows
Dylan Thomas Theatre, Swansea
8 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.
0.4 miSW
Market, Shopping
Swansea Market, Swansea
11 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.
0.5 miSE
Tower
Marina Towers Observatory, Swansea
13 min walk • The Marina Towers Observatory is located in the Maritime Quarter of Swansea, on the coast of southern Wales. It was previously home to Wales's largest optical astronomical telescope.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Swansea Castle open?

Swansea Castle is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Swansea Castle?

Nearby attractions include BT Tower, Swansea (2 min walk), St Mary's Church, Swansea (3 min walk), Parc Tawe, Swansea (4 min walk), Swansea City Centre, Swansea (4 min walk).

How to get to Swansea Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Swansea Castle:

Bus

Castle Square • Lines: 27, 28 (2 min walk)
St Mary's Church • Lines: 24, 35, 36, 4, 4A, 54 (3 min walk)

Train

Swansea (10 min walk)