Events LEISURE
Grab a bite at one of our many family friendly eateries, bistro restaurants or modern café-bars. Catch a fi lm, take in a show or exhibition, or why not try out Swansea’s bustling pubs and clubs.
There’s plenty for the kids too – there’s Plantasia and Tenpin in Parc Tawe, Laserzone in Worcester Place (off Castle Street) and the LC.
EVENTS Here are the highlights for August. For other events and further info, visit
www.swanseabayfestival.com
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• 1st Aug, Tate Movie Project, G
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• 6th & 7th Aug, Summer Craft F
Glynn Vivian Art Gallery 6
Fair, Swansea Museum
• 9th – 11th Aug, Animal Antics, Plantasia
• 13th & 14th Aug, How to make a cloud in a jam jar, National Waterfront Museum
• 15th Aug, A Vision of Elvis, Grand Theatre
• 18th Aug, Making Market Matters Roadshow, Swansea Market and surrounding streets
• 18th & 20th Aug, Cracking Copper Science Workshop, National Waterfront Museum
• 23rd Aug, Mr Men Party Roadshow Live!, Grand Theatre
• 27th Aug, World Party 2011, Museum Park in the grounds of National Waterfront Museum
• Every Saturday during August, FREE Summer Entertainment, Grand Theatre Garden
Swansea offers so much this summer. Whether it’s for retail or beauty therapy, or to relax on a summer’s evening with family and friends at one of our many cultural venues to enjoy a drink, dinner or to take in a show, Swansea City Centre has something for all the family.
s SHOPPING
Shoppers will delight over the range and choice of the 280 shops on offer!
Famous high street brands are available on Oxford Street and the Quadrant Shopping Centre while Plymouth Street, High Street, and the Arcades entice those looking for a more unique purchase.
SWANSEA INDOOR MARKET
ANSEA INDOOR
Open Monday to Saturday 8.00am to 5.30pm 01792 654296
ay,
www.swanseaindoormarket.co.uk At Swansea’s original supermarket, you’ll fi nd unrivalled freshness and variety. Our independent traders continue a fi ne tradition of Welsh food and produce including local delicacies such as cockles and laver bread, Welsh cakes straight off the griddle, and vegetables and fruit, fresh from Gower and Pembrokeshire plus a fantastic choice of gift ideas and handy services.
Swansea Market celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year and a series of special promotions and events is being planned. For further information, visit the website or fi nd us on Facebook
GETTING HERE IS EASY Public Transport
GETTIING HERE IS IS
Swansea City Bus Station is now open. For the latest information visit
www.swanseacitycentre.com/ busstation.
Park Ride It’s so quick and easy to use Park Ride at Landore, Fforestfach and Fabian Way. It costs just £2.50 for all day parking and bus travel for up to four people. Visit
www.swansea.gov.uk/transport for details.
Car Parking
With 8,580 spaces and 25 car parks either based within the City Centre or near-by, enjoy 1 hour FREE parking in NCP car parks
courtesy of Swansea BID while City Centre Council car parks are FREE every Sunday. Great news you can now take advantage of 4 hours parking for £1 at the High Street MSCP.
Swansea Mobility Hire Swansea Mobility Hire in the bus station hire electric scooters and power or manual wheelchairs. Contact 01792 461785 /
www.swanseamobilityhire.co.uk
FURTHER INFORMATION Visit the Tourist Information Centre on Plymouth Street or contact 01792 468321. Alternatively, click on
www.swanseacitycentre.com or e-mail citycentremanagement@
swansea.gov.uk
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