Palace Theatre, Swansea

Name: Palace Theatre
Address: Swansea, United Kingdom

#35 among attractions in Swansea

Nightlife, Music and shows, Music venue

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Facts and practical information

The Palace Theatre is a Grade II listed building in Swansea, Wales, located at the northern end of High Street and recognisable for its distinctive wedge shape. It is Wales' oldest surviving theatre. ()

Opened: 1888 (136 years ago)Capacity: 600Coordinates: 51°37'39"N, 3°56'29"W

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Palace Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.7 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Quadrant Shopping Centre, Swansea
17 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 miS
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.
0.4 miS
Zoo, Garden, Nature and wildlife
Plantasia, Swansea
11 min walk • Plantasia is a large public hothouse, located in the Parc Tawe retail park, Swansea, Wales that opened in 1990.
0.5 miS
Forts and castles, Historical place
Swansea Castle, Swansea
13 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.
0.8 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
20 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.
0.7 miS
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Mission Gallery, Swansea
20 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.
0.6 miS
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St Mary's Church, Swansea
15 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 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Swansea Museum, Swansea
18 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.
0.8 miS
Sailing, Marina
Swansea Marina, Swansea
21 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 miS
Dylan Thomas, Theater, Concerts and shows
Dylan Thomas Theatre, Swansea
20 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.
0.8 miSW
Market, Shopping
Swansea Market, Swansea
20 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Palace Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Swansea (8 min walk), Old Swansea Central Library, Swansea (8 min walk), St Joseph's Cathedral, Swansea (10 min walk), Parc Tawe, Swansea (11 min walk).

How to get to Palace Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palace Theatre:

Bus

Dyfatty • Lines: 10, 27, 28, 36, 54, 8 (2 min walk)
Swansea Railway Station • Lines: 10, 27, 28, 36, 54, 8 (3 min walk)

Train

Swansea (4 min walk)