Date spot in Swansea
Swansea Grand Theatre
See a touring play, a comedian or a concert at the city's Victorian theatre, or go along to its famous Christmas panto.
Singleton Street, city centre
Address: Singleton Street, Swansea SA1 3QJ- Event
- Rain-proof ☔
- Mid-price
- Big night
- Culture
Why it's a good date: A proper night out in a proper old theatre. Book ahead for the big names, and have dinner nearby first so you're not rushing.
Photo: Colin Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0 (cropped and resized)
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Taliesin Arts Centre
Singleton campus, Mumbles Road
Address: Swansea University, Singleton Campus, Swansea SA2 8PZ- Activity
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Culture
- Cosy
Catch an independent film, a dance show or a live screening from the National Theatre or the Met Opera at Swansea University's arts centre.
Why it's a good date: Cheaper and calmer than a multiplex, with films you won't see elsewhere in town. It's next to Singleton Park and a few minutes from the beach, so walk the prom first if it's dry.
Photo: Eugenus78, CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped and resized)
Step into a warm indoor rainforest under a glass pyramid, with tropical plants, monkeys, meerkats, reptiles and a crocodile.
Why it's a good date: The best place in Swansea to be on a cold, grey day. It's a short walk from the station and the market, and you can take your time, as there's no time limit on a visit.
Photo: kulmalukko, CC BY-SA 3.0 (resized)
No Sign Wine Bar
Wind Street, city centre
Address: 56 Wind Street, Swansea SA1 1EG- Bar
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Cosy
- Big night
Have a drink in Wind Street's oldest bar, a long, narrow, wood-panelled room that's said to have been one of Dylan Thomas's regular haunts.
Why it's a good date: A characterful old pub on a street better known for loud bars. Go early in the evening for a quiet glass, or stay for the live music downstairs in the cellar at weekends.
