Swansea Devil, Swansea

#42 among attractions in Swansea

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The Swansea Devil, also called Old Nick, is a wood carving of the Devil in Swansea, Wales. It was carved by an architect whose designs for St. Mary's Church had been rejected by a committee. Some years later when designing an office building across the road, he placed a carving of Satan facing the church and prophesied "When your church is destroyed and burnt to the ground my devil will remain laughing". This prophecy later came true when the church was bombed during the Second World War. ()

Coordinates: 51°37'1"N, 3°56'17"W

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CastellSwansea United Kingdom

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

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

~1670 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Quadrant Shopping Centre, Swansea
9 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.
~930 ftNE
Dylan Thomas, Museum, Specialty museum
Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea
5 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.
~1750 ftN
Zoo, Garden, Nature and wildlife
Plantasia, Swansea
9 min walk • Plantasia is a large public hothouse, located in the Parc Tawe retail park, Swansea, Wales that opened in 1990.
~1430 ftNW
Forts and castles, Historical place
Swansea Castle, Swansea
7 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.
~250 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
2 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.
~270 ftE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Mission Gallery, Swansea
2 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.
~1330 ftNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St Mary's Church, Swansea
7 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.
~290 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Swansea Museum, Swansea
2 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.
~440 ftS
Sailing, Marina
Swansea Marina, Swansea
3 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.
1 miW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concerts and shows
Brangwyn Hall, Swansea
26 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.
~140 ftE
Dylan Thomas, Theater, Concerts and shows
Dylan Thomas Theatre, Swansea
1 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 Swansea Devil?

Nearby attractions include Dylan Thomas Theatre, Swansea (1 min walk), National Waterfront Museum, Swansea (2 min walk), Mission Gallery, Swansea (2 min walk), Swansea Museum, Swansea (2 min walk).

How to get to Swansea Devil by public transport?

The nearest stations to Swansea Devil:

Bus

Swansea Sainsbury • Lines: 31, 32, 33, 44, 6, 9A (5 min walk)
St Mary`s Church • Lines: 6 (6 min walk)

Train

Swansea (16 min walk)