SWANSEA & SOUTH WALES
Mumbles and Gower Peninsula
If you are looking for a surfing paradise or a safe family friendly beach with life guards, from the busy active beaches of Swansea Bay to the remote untouched sands of Broughton Bay, the gower Peninsula has world class beaches to satisfy every taste. 19 seperate beaches, with no less than 5 Blue Flags, offer activities such as horse riding, rock pooling and watersports. www.visitswanseabay.com
The Dylan Thomas Centre
As you would expect of the birthpalce of Wales' best known poet Swansea has several monument to Dylan Thomas including the Dylan Thomas Centre, a focal point or Dylan fans from all over the world. Guided tours of Swansea, Mumbles and Gower including visits to Thomas' birthpalce are avilable from several companies. www.dylanthomas.com
National Waterfront Musem
This modern museum is in Swansea's maritime quater, next to the marina. It is a lovely area to stroll around only a short walk from the Grand Hotel. The museum itself is a wonderful mixture of industrial artifacts, such as steam engines and model ships, and state of the art interactive displays. www.museumwales.ac.uk
Liberty Stadium
The 20,000 seater Liberty stadium is the home of both the newly promoted Swansea City Football Club and the Ospreys rugby team. Built in 2005 it is a world-class multi-use sporting venue of which Swansea is justifiably proud. www.liberty-stadium.com