Swansea Map

Detailed Street Map of Swansea West Glamorgan & Guide to the Area

Swansea Map West Glamorgan: Interactive map of Swansea, displaying the city situated in the county of West Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Swansea area and a Swansea city centre map, showing Swansea Railway Station (click + button once).

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Swansea map are: Quadrant Shopping Centre, Swansea Market, Castle Square, Marks & Spencer, Debenhams (former), Waterstones, Primark, H&M, Zara, Superdry, The Body Shop, WHSmith, Superdrug, Boots, Tesco Express, Uplands Market, Tŷ Tawe, Swansea Museum, National Waterfront Museum, Dylan Thomas Centre, LC Swansea, Swansea Arena, Brangwyn Hall, The Grand Theatre, Sin City, Elysium Gallery, Cinema & Co, Morgans Hotel, The Dragon Hotel, Village Hotel Swansea, Premier Inn Swansea City Centre, Travelodge Swansea Central, Swansea Marina, Wind Street, The No Sign Bar, Bambu Beach Bar, Founders & Co, Hoogah, The Perch, The Queens Hotel, Juniper Place, Belle Vue Bistro, The Optimist Bar & Kitchen, La Parrilla, The Secret Beach Bar & Kitchen, The Swansea Mosque, St Mary's Church, Swansea Cathedral, Swansea University, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Gower College Swansea, Morriston Hospital, Singleton Hospital, Swansea Civic Centre, Swansea Central Police Station, Swansea University Bay Campus.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Mumbles, Sketty, Killay, Dunvant, Gorseinon, Penllergaer, Penclawdd, Three Crosses, Gowerton, Waunarlwydd, Fforestfach, Tycoch, Cockett, Manselton, Hafod, St Thomas, Townhill, Mount Pleasant, Mayhill, Port Tennant, Llansamlet, Morriston, Clydach, Birchgrove, Ynystawe, Treboeth, Clase, Llangyfelach, Pontarddulais, Felindre, Glais, Plasmarl, Bonymaen, Burry Port, Llanelli, Neath, Briton Ferry, Crymlyn Burrows, Jersey Marine, Cwmbwrla, Landore.

Swansea is a coastal city with a bit of grit and plenty of soul. Perched on the sweeping curve of Swansea Bay, it's got sandy beaches at its feet and the wild beauty of the Gower Peninsula right on its doorstep. It's a place where city life blends easily with nature, where you can grab a coffee in town and be walking along a clifftop an hour later. There's a relaxed, down-to-earth feel to Swansea, with a proud local identity and a creative streak that keeps things interesting.

The city's roots go back to Viking times, though it really came into its own during the industrial revolution when it earned the nickname ‘Copperopolis' thanks to its booming copper industry. Over the years it grew from a market town into a key port and industrial centre. It became a city in 1969 and today is home to around 246,000 people. Much of the old town was bombed during the Second World War, so it's a bit of a patchwork mix in places—Victorian buildings sitting alongside newer developments—but it's got a certain scruffy charm that's hard not to like.

There's plenty to do in and around the city. Swansea Market is the biggest indoor market in Wales and great for picking up local produce, fresh cockles, laverbread or Welsh cakes still warm from the griddle. The Dylan Thomas Centre celebrates the city's most famous son, while Swansea Museum and the National Waterfront Museum cover everything from maritime history to industrial heritage. Just outside the centre, Singleton Park is a lovely green space, and Clyne Gardens offers a peaceful escape with rare plants and sea views. For National Trust fans, Aberdulais Tin Works and Waterfall sits to the north of the city, offering a glimpse into the area's industrial past in a dramatic natural setting. A bit further west, Pennard and Oxwich have castle ruins overlooking the sea, with Three Cliffs Bay providing a proper jaw-dropper of a view.

The wider West Glamorgan area is full of places worth exploring. The Gower Peninsula was the UK's first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and it's easy to see why. From the golden sands of Rhossili and the surf at Llangennith to the hidden coves of Pwll Du and Brandy Cove, it's an outdoor lover's paradise. Inland, there are charming villages like Reynoldston and Parkmill, wooded valleys and walking trails that wind through farmland and limestone cliffs. Further north, the town of Neath is packed with history and surrounded by waterfalls, while Port Talbot keeps the industrial fires burning and has its own proud working-class character.

Getting to Swansea is pretty straightforward. It's just off the M4 motorway, making it well connected to Cardiff, Bristol and London. Swansea railway station has direct services to Cardiff, Newport, and London Paddington, with regional trains covering the South Wales valleys and westward towards Carmarthen. National Express and Megabus coaches serve the city regularly, and for air travel, Cardiff Airport is the closest major option—about an hour away by car or train. The city itself is easy to get around, with a decent local bus network, plenty of cycle paths and a walkable centre.

West Glamorgan as a county covers Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, and the surrounding areas, mixing post-industrial towns with stunning coastline and rural hideaways. It's a region of contrasts—former steelworks and dockyards sit beside ancient woodland, dramatic beaches and open moorland. There's a strong sense of heritage, shaped by mining, shipping and metalwork, but also a growing focus on culture, green spaces and regeneration. It's not flashy, but it's full of character, and the people here are proud of where they come from.

We hope you found this Swansea tourist map useful for your visit to the area.

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