Swansea War Memorial, Swansea

Name: Swansea War Memorial
Address: Swansea, United Kingdom

#7 among attractions in Swansea

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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. ()

Coordinates: 51°36'39"N, 3°58'9"W

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Swansea War Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wales National Pool, Quadrant Shopping Centre, St. Helen's Rugby and Cricket Ground, Swansea Castle.

0.9 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Wales National Pool, Swansea
23 min walk • The Wales National Pool is a 50-metre swimming pool in the Sketty area of Swansea, Wales. The main pool is 50 m long and 21 m wide, so it does not meet the FINA definition of an Olympic size pool.
1.2 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Quadrant Shopping Centre, Swansea
30 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.
~950 ftNE
Dylan Thomas, Sport venue, Sport
St. Helen's Rugby and Cricket Ground, Swansea
5 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.
1.4 miNE
Forts and castles, Historical place
Swansea Castle, Swansea
35 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.
1.3 miNE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St Mary's Church, Swansea
33 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.
0.5 miW
Park, Playground
Singleton Park, Swansea
14 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.
0.4 miNE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concerts and shows
Brangwyn Hall, Swansea
11 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.
1 miNE
Market, Shopping
Swansea Market, Swansea
25 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.
0.4 miNE
Architecture, Vernacular architecture, City hall
The Guildhall, Swansea
11 min walk • 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.
1.4 miNE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Swansea
36 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.
1.4 miNE
Nightlife, Cinema
Cinema & Co., Swansea
36 min walk • The Castle Cinema is a former cinema building located adjacent to the grounds of Swansea Castle in Swansea, south Wales. According to Kinematograph year book of 1914 the Castle opened in October 1913.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Swansea War Memorial?

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

How to get to Swansea War Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Swansea War Memorial:

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St Helen's Ground SW • Lines: 8, 9A (2 min walk)
Recreation Ground NE • Lines: 8, 9A (3 min walk)