Date spot in Swansea
Oystermouth Castle
Explore the ruined Norman castle (Castell Ystumllwynarth) on the hill above Mumbles, then cross the glass bridge up to its old chapel.
Castle Road, Mumbles
Address: Castle Avenue, Mumbles, Swansea SA3 4BA- Culture
- Cheap and cheerful
- Best in Spring, Summer, Autumn
Why it's a good date: Small enough for an hour, with a view straight down the bay from the top. It's run with the help of local volunteers and opens in the warmer months, so check before you go and pair it with lunch in the village below.
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Clyne Gardens
Blackpill, off Mumbles Road
Address: Clyne Gardens, Mumbles Road, Blackpill, Swansea SA3 5DH- Outdoors
- Free
- Best in Spring, Summer
- Romantic
Wander the hillside paths of an old estate garden famous for its rhododendrons and azaleas, with ponds, bridges and a bluebell wood.
Why it's a good date: In late April and May the whole place is in flower, and it costs nothing. It's right by the prom at Blackpill, so walk or cycle there along the bay and make a day of it.
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Swansea Market
Oxford Street, city centre
Address: Oxford Street, Swansea SA1 3PE- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Graze your way round Wales's biggest covered market: Penclawdd cockles, laverbread, Welsh cakes warm off the griddle and plenty of stalls to browse.
Why it's a good date: Dry, cheap and properly local. Try cockles and laverbread if you never have, take a bag of Welsh cakes for later, and go in the morning when the stalls are busiest.
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Glynn Vivian Art Gallery
Alexandra Road, city centre
Address: Alexandra Road, Swansea SA1 5DZ- Culture
- Rain-proof ☔
- Free
Look round the city's free art gallery, with Welsh paintings, porcelain and changing exhibitions in a handsome Edwardian building and its modern wing.
Why it's a good date: Quiet, free and a few minutes' walk from the station, so it's an easy rain plan. Pick a favourite painting each and go for lunch at the market afterwards.
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