Swansea boasts some excellent parks and gardens,
Olympic size pool, modern town centre, a famous night life and of course the
beach. There are many events held throughout the year with something for
everyone. For children there is a wide variety of free entertainment and
activities held throughout the summer months at the various parks. There is also
an outdoor pool and a land train, which will take you right along the seafront
to Mumbles.
If you are looking for a place to stay in Swansea convenient for the town centre and
attractions we are just that place.
About Us
The rooms are warm and comfortable accommodation. We have a mixture of single, twin, and
double rooms and one family room. Most are en-suite accommodation, but there are also two
single rooms which have their own showers and wash hand basins in the rooms with
the WC outside the rooms. All have Free view TV, internet access, hot drinks and
a good selection of toiletries. Sea view rooms are available. All our double
rooms with sea-views have flat screen TVs with Free view and DVD players. We have lots of local
information, free maps etc., which has been very popular with our customers. (We
don't have a DVD library so if you are booking a sea-view double then please
feel free to bring your own DVDs).
We are on the main sea front road in Swansea and the front rooms
enjoy splendid views over Swansea Bay with is long sweep on yellow
sand. This is however a busy road and so in March 2011 we
replaced the existing double glazing with brand new double glazing
with special acoustic glass to our 1st floor sea-view rooms.
We are very pleased with the results. It has greatly reduced the
sound of the traffic outside. We plan to do the same to the 2nd
floor within the next 12 months (these still ordinary double glazing
at the moment). As far as we are aware we are the only Hotel or guest house on the sea-font who
has these types of windows, but we want to ensure that our customers get the
best possible nights sleep and fully enjoy their stay with us.
We especially welcome contractors, couples and families. We can provide a
travel cot and high chair at no extra charge. We can cater for one-night stays
through to several months contract. You will receive a warm welcome at the
Beachcomber! We are well known for both our warm
welcome and floral displays. In fact we have received awards for both of these.
From Swansea in bloom for the flowers and Welcome host awards. See Link.
Our guest house is situated close to the city centre, with easy access via taxi
from both the central bus depot and train station. We are situated on the main
road where customers may park for loading and unloading, there is also limited
overnight parking with time restrictions. There is a free public car park close
by, about 2-3 minutes walk.
Access to the guest house is via two low steps, one up from the pavement to our
path, the other from the path to our front door.
The ground floor is level throughout and this includes our breakfast
room/bar, all this area is clear for wheelchair or push chair access.
Unfortunately the guest house has no ground floor accommodation or ground floor toilet
facilities. But we will be more than happy to assist anyone with mobility
difficulties with climbing the 15 stairs up to our first floor. We will of
course also carry any luggage to and from your room as well.
All our rooms are colour co-ordinated so as not to confuse those customers
with visual impairment. Our breakfast room has white crockery with a dark green
border, on dark green table clothes.
Guide dogs are welcome at our guest house.
We are well known for both our warm welcome and
floral displays. In fact we have received awards for both of these. From Swansea
in bloom for the flowers and Welcome host awards. See the very bottom of this
page for details.
For public transport we recommend going to:
www.baytrans.org.uk.
This not only gives you all the timetables and information you need but details
many walks, attractions, and things to see and do in Swansea and the Gower.
From the East
Leave the M4 at Junction 42, Swansea Exit.
Follow the dual carriageway, Fabian Way A483, to the city centre, Gower
and Mumbles without turning off. As you enter the edge of the city you will pass
a large Sainsbury supermarket on the left. Keep going through the Sainsbury’s
traffic lights and through 3 more sets of traffic lights. Passing the Leisure
centre on your left, and a multi storey car park on your right, and passing
under a pedestrian footbridge and through another smaller set of traffic lights,
after which the road widens to 4 lanes and you will see a large Tesco
supermarket on your right. Continue straight ahead and continue through the set
of lights (just after Tesco ) And through the lights by the Civic Hall on your
left . Now you will see the sea on your left and a row of guest houses on your
right. We are a red and white building on the right four doors up from the
Trafalgar Tavern. And about fifty yards before the Bay View public House.
From the West
Leave the M4 at Junction 47, Swansea Exit.
At the roundabout take the right exit A483 towards Swansea.
Follow the A483 for approx. 2 miles, taking the first exit left at the
small roundabout. Go straight on at the next set of lights, passing a large Tesco
store on your right, through
another three smaller sets of lights until you come to a major set of traffic
lights not long after passing a petrol station situated on your left. The
road splits into 3 lanes at these lights, so you need to get into the third
lane in order to turn right onto the A4216 (Station road)- signed posted to
the Gower. Go straight over next two junctions. At the next junction the road is
a staggered, continue on the A4216 which is centre-right and
sign posted to the hospital, and now called Cockett road. After a couple
of miles you get to a junction by the Vivian Public House and a major set of traffic
lights. Go straight across the junction into Vivian road (still the
A4216). At the end of the road turn left into Sketty Park (still
A4216)heading down hill. At the roundabout take the first left.
Passing the hospital on your left. At the end of the road you come to the
junction with the main coast road. Turn left into Oystermouth
Road. Continue towards the town centre. The sea will be on your right and
you will pass the university, then the park, then St Helen's Rugby/Cricket
ground on your left. You will the see a pub called the Bay View on your left.
Followed by a row of guest houses. We are about a hundred yards after the Bay
View. Number 364 (a red and white building) just after a piece of open land.
Tariff
Prices vary on season, dates and duration of stay. Also check for
availability.
Double/Twin en-suite £22 - £35 per person per night
*Single en-suite £30 - £35 per night
Single with own shower, shared WC £25 - £30 per night
En-suite family room available, has double bed and small single bed:
Please contact us with age/s of child/children and we can let you know a
price.
*Supplement may be charged on single occupancy of a double/twin room, this
would be made clear at the time at booking.
For details of availability and prices please telephone us on 01792 651380
or email us: r.a.baber@talk21.com
Please let us have the following information in
your email:
Name
Date of arrival
Date of departure
Number of nights bed and breakfast
Type and number of rooms
Number of adults in party
Number and age of children in party
Any other requests or queries
Thank you for your enquiry
To book your bed and breakfast accommodation
Swansea please telephone:
01792 651380
We usually ask for a deposit to secure a booking which is
deducted from the total cost of the room, with the balance payable on arrival.
Deposits are non refundable.
Breakfast
Enjoy great bed and breakfast at the
Beachcomber. See full details of our breakfast
menu here. As you
can see we offer a wide choice and we can cater for special diets as we have
items such as dairy free spread, vegetarian sausages, gluten free bread, decaffeinated
tea and coffee, herbal tea and green tea which I'm sure you will agree beats most hotels.
So after a good nights sleep in a comfy bed enjoy a hearty breakfast.
Menu
To Start
Fruit Juice
Cereal
Full English breakfast includes:
Sausage
Bacon
Fried egg
Tomato
Baked beans
and toast
Continental Breakfast:
Fruit
Yoghurt
Toast
Pancakes (with choice of toppings)
Cooked alternatives available include:
Scrambled egg
Poached egg
Hot porridge
Bacon Sandwich etc
And of course as much tea, coffee or hot chocolate as you
like.
What our customers say about Swansea and our guest house.
Below you can see what others think of our guest house, which many people
find useful when comparing hotel accommodation. We keep a guest book here but
you can also see what people have said on Lodging World by clicking on this
link: www.lodging-world.com
To leave an entry on our Guest Book please send your name and comments
by email so we can put your review here.
r.a.baber@talk21.com
Guest Book Messages / Reviews:
Thank you to Richard and Debbie for the comfortable couple of days. We will come
again soon. You make us feel so welcome. Chris and John.
Thank you once again for a really
lovely stay here at the Beachcomber. This, in itself, has contributed to a
wonderful holiday in Swansea and the surrounding area. Wynne and David
Thank you for a really enjoyable stay, wish I could have
stayed longer. S. Sutton.
Thank you. We enjoyed our stay and
appreciated the sea-view. Your 3 stars are well deserved.
T
hank you for your lovely
hospitality, very comfy beds, nice quite location. Ideal location for the
air-show. Trevor and Tracy.
Excellent Guest House. Hospitality is superb. Thank you for everything. See you
again. Sister Sheila.
Welcome great, comfortable
room, fantastic views, excellent food - lovely family. Many thanks. Terry and
Barbara
Thanks very much for everything. We had a lovely couple of days. We hope to be
back soon! Quintanas.
Very
friendly helpful service - Richard and Debbie went that extra mile to make sure
stay was comfortable. Extra touches appreciated - like phoning for taxi, fruit
and yogurt to take on long walks and being around when needed to ask about area
etc. Ruth.
Thanks for a lovely room
very clean and comfortable, lovely sea view. Felt very welcome and enjoyed the
breakfast. Will definitely come again. George and Daisy.
Loved Richard to bits. Most helpful and friendly. Hope to get back again. Tom.
I had a very comfortable stay and thank you for your care
and help. Mary.
I stayed in
Swansea for three days and loved every second. I can't wait to come back again.
Fantastic room (4). Amazing view and the most wonderful owners, thank you for
making my holiday amazing. Kat.
A very comfortable two night stay. We
appreciated the extra touches such as the newspaper and the toiletries etc. Our
stay was made more enjoyable by the fine weather and sea view room. Very nice
for "townies". Thank you both. Your 3 stars are well deserved. - G & K Highley.
W. Yorkshire.
Very relaxed and
friendly. Enjoyed my stay. Thanks. John L.
Had a lovely stay, breakfast was
good. The room was really comfortable with fabulous sea views. Thank you for
looking after me. - Samantha, Devon
Awesome beds,
awesome breakfast, awesome view. Thanks! Marcus.
Many thanks for being able to put me
up for the extra night as it was possible to travel to Cardiff on the train in
the morning and come back again late that night which saved me £50 on staying in
Cardiff. Having a paper every day was good too. John B.
I am very happy
with my stay. Many thanks Richard and Debbie - From John, South Devon.
I very much enjoyed the brief stay.
Hope to come back one day. - Daliee.
Thank you for a very warm and pleasant welcome
and a really comfortable stay! I'd definitely recommend this place to others!
Val and Jan Singapore.
Fourth visit, excellent once again. Highly recommended. N.
Wales.
Thanks For a very pleasant
stay. The sunshine is amazing, so is the service and the rooms. Can't wait to be
back again. Peter and Cherry.
Many thanks for an enjoyable stay. Found everything
perfect (100%). Everyone friendly. Will tell my friends. Hope to see you again,
next time I am in Swansea.
Terry
Message from Pete and Ann: thanks for having us again.
Looking forward to October to come back home.
Message from Roy (Ilfracombe): Many thanks for a marvellous break at short
notice, Richard was welcoming, the room perfect, view sublime. Roll on my next
holiday. I shall be back.
Message from Sheila and Stan Evans: Many thanks for
having us, a lovely guest house, room wonderful with sea view. Thank again.
Message from Nic and Dave: Thank you very much for making our short stay so
enjoyable - nothing was too much trouble. Thanks.
Message from Peter and Carole: Another wonderful stay
guys. Everything still at the same high standard.
Message from Naoni and Karen (Lincoln): Dear Richard and Debbie, Thank you for
your friendly welcome and a pleasant stay. we had a lovely time. Breakfast was
brill!
Message from Peter and Cysiane Peucer: Such a warm and
generous welcome, plus comfort and delicious breakfast, was so appreciated. We
look forward to our next visit.
Message from Ann Gillespie (New Zealand): Wonderful, friendly welcome and
homely atmosphere. Great food too. Would love to come again!
Message for Beachcomber : -------- after an exhausting journey to
watch the football match at Cardiff we stayed at the Beachcomber which
was a very nice accommodation with views over looking the coast. The meals
were extremely, positively delicious the staff: i.e. Richard and Debbie were
very polite and friendly. After a very welcoming visit to the hotel we had a
memorable trip to the football. Richard the dear owner of the fabulous
Beachcomber helped us find our way to many of the joyful places e.g. The Wig
pub and the elegant Indian house restaurant. Thank you dear Richard and
Debbie for one of the most joyful stays I have ever had. Love from dear
Natalie. I will be pleased to enjoy the comforts what you provided us with
again. From: Natalie.
Message from Peter:
Dear Debbie and Richard! We’re back in Denmark and thought we would let
you know that we have had a wonderful week in Swansea. It’s nice to have a
‘home’ when you’re a stranger in town! We hope to see you next year!
Sincerely Peter and Lilian
Dear Richard, Thanks so much for sending my Y.P.
card. Really can’t survive without it so I do appreciate it! Hope all is
well with you and your family and that you are enjoying the Swansea
sunshine. Thanks also for a lovely stay at your hotel. Best wishes.
Ashley.
To Richard. This is just to say Thank you for returning the shirts that we
left behind in your hotel and I am sorry it has taken so long to reply but
we have been moving. If we come back to Swansea we will stay at the
Beachcomber. From Sarah Burns.
There is so much to see and do in Swansea
and so many attractions in Swansea . In fine weather it will be
difficult to drag yourself from the beautiful beaches of the Gower. Gower was the
first area in Great Britain to be designated an area of outstanding natural
beauty and as soon as you see it you will understand why. It is a favourite
location for walkers and families and offers a perfect get a way from city life.
With so many beaches and small isolated bays it is usually possible to find a
beach to yourself!
We have a brand new theatre
just
opened
on
Swansea
High
just
opened
on
Swansea
High
Street.
(25
minutes
walk or
a few
minutes
by car/taxi
from
Hotel).
This is
a great
addition
to
Swansea
theatre
scene.
It is small theatre and the audience are seated very close to the performers
which gives the shows a superb atmosphere and we highly recommend it. Swansea
already
have the
Grand
theatre,
Dylan
Thomas
theatre
and The
Taliesin
centre.
So there is always something worth seeing to suite all tastes.
For more information about our location and local attractions
there is a list of links
at the bottom of this section.
You might even be lucky enough to see the filming of Dr Who.
One of our guests who was attending the annual Dr Who convention which is held in
Swansea (usually in October). She stayed a couple of extra days to visit the
Gower and stumbled across them filming in Rhossili. Russell Davis
writer/director of the series lives in Swansea and uses the area for filming.
A new open top bus service between Swansea City Centre and Bracelet
Bay will run throughout the summer, beginning on Sunday 29 May and
operating up until 10 September, operated by First Cymru. This service
passes along the sea front right in front of our hotel enjoying the
great views across Swansea bay from the city centre to a number of key
destinations, for instance Blackpill Lido, Oystermouth, Mumbles and
Bracelet Bay. Customers will be able to enjoy
unlimited travel on the bus for just £4 a day, using the FirstDay
Swansea City ticket, which also allows travel on the same day in the area
bounded by the following places: Jersey Marine Village, Bowen Arms,
Birchgrove, Ynysforgan Roundabout, Morriston Hospital , Penllergaer
Roundabout, Gorseinon Bus Station and Loughor (Ship & Castle).
Travelling by open top bus is a great way to enjoy the stunning scenery and
makes the journey part of the day out. There is not a better way of getting to
and from places such as Mumbles' Bracelet Beach or the Blackpill while taking in
the spectacular views as you by. For more information about Service 1 (the beach
bus) or to view or download timetables for it, log onto
www.firstgroup.com/cymru. Adult
FirstDay Swansea City tickets cost £4 each. Children under 16 can buy First Day
Swansea City tickets for £2.80 each. Family tickets " allowing unlimited travel
for up to five people " with no more than two adults - are also available for
£8.50 each.
Getting around by bus in now easier as the city buses
now to use Oystermouth Road. Also you can get a Day Explorer Ticket for £4.OO to explore
the Gower (a different ticket to the £4 city ticket detailed above). These tickets allow you to make as many trips as you want in the day.
For
more information we highly recommend you go to
www.baytrans.org.uk.
This not only gives you all the timetables and information you need but details
many walks, attractions, places to eat and lots more.
We are a short walk from Swansea Tourist information Centre, Singleton
Street, Swansea. 01792 637300. They have lots of information to make the most of
your trip to Swansea.
For more information about our location and local attractions around
Swansea there is a list of links
supplied below:
Rugby Matches:
To be advised
Cardiff Millennium Stadium (40 minute drive from
hotel)
Swansea Liberty Stadium (15 minutes drive from
hotel by car, 25 minutes by metro)
The Welsh Motorcycle Beach Race
- This first ever event promises two days of races, 3rd and 4th March 2012. Two
quad bike races on Saturday 3rd March and 4 races, including the main event on
Sunday 5th March which should feature some 350 solo riders.
The course is on the beach opposite us. For this weekend only, the beach and
prom will be closed to non-paying members of the public.
The courses include 40 dunes and jumps and one of the world's best extreme
riders, David Knight, will be taking part in the main solo race.
The Pontarddulais Male Choir
Côr Meibion
Pontarddulais – is said to be the most successful competitive male
voice choir in Wales, they are also internationally renowned, having appeared in
many parts of Europe as well as Canada and the United States.Forthcoming Concerts:
Contact: The secretary,
Pontarddulais Male Choir, 53 Woodville Street. Pontarddulais, SWANSEA SA4 8SH.
Telephone: 01792 884279 (30
minute drive from hotel)
www.pontarddulaismalechoir.com
Dunvant Male
Voice Choir
Events :
TV
feature
Friday
20th
January
2012
The
long
awaited
transmission
of the
TV
programme
recorded
at
Dunvant
is due
to be
shown on
BBC2 on
Friday
20th
January
2012
from
6.30 pm.
The
series
Starts
on
Monday 2nd
January.
Michael
Portillo
makes
a five
long
rail
journey
series across
the
length
and
breadth
of the
UK and
Ireland,
following
Bradshaw's
Victorian
Railway
Guidebook.
Each
week a
different
Journey
is
covered
(Monday
to
Friday).
The
piece on
the
choir is
episode
5 of the
third
journey.
Penclawdd
Brass
band
annual
Concert
Saturday
11th
February
2012
(Provisional)
Welsh
Musical
Theatre
Young
Singer
of the
Year -
Preliminary
Saturday
18th
February
2012
At
Gowerton
Comprehensive
School,
Cecil
Road,
Gowerton,
SA3 3DL.
(15
minutes
drive
from Hotel
)
A day
long
feast of
Musical
Theatre,
from
10.00am,
open to
the
public.
Admission
£2 by
programme
(on the
door),
refreshments
available.
Welsh
Musical
Theatre
Young
Singer
of the
Year -
Final
Saturday
14th
April
2012
Taliesin
Arts
Centre,
Singleton
Park,
SA2
8PZ.
(5
minutes
drive or
20
minutes
walk
from Hotel
)
The
final of
this
prestigious
competition.
Details
and
tickets
from Ray
Restall,
Box
Office
01792
522144/602060
Llanelli
Proms
Concert
Saturday
19th May
2012
Selwyn
Samuel
Centre,
Llanelli
(30
minute
drive
from Hotel)
Contact
box
Office
Sannervereinigung
1866
Visit
Starting
14th
August
2012
Various
events
around
Dunvant
and
South
Wales
33rd
Annual
Patrons
Concert
Saturday
29th
September
2012
Brangwyn
Hall SA1
4PE
(5
minutes
walk
from
Hotel)
Information/tickets from Patrons Secretary 01792 207528.
23rd
Festival
of Male
Voice
Choirs
Royal
Albert
Hall,
London
(NOT
LOCAL)
Saturday
13th
October
2012
24th
Annual
Christmas
Concert
Brangwyn
Hall SA1
4PE
(5
minutes
walk
from
Hotel)
Friday
21st
December
2012
Information/
tickets
from Ray
Restall
- 01792
522144
To book
choir or
make
enquiries
please
contact
choir
general
secretary:
Clive
Wilson,
2A Parc
Wern
Road,
Sketty,
Swansea
or
telephone:
01792
428626,
email
www.clivewilson@sky.com
Visit
www.dunvant.org
Swansea Bach Choir
Concerts:
Jesu,
Meine
Freude
Saturday
17th
March
2012
At St
Mary's
Church
Swansea
(15-20
minute
walk
from
hotel)
Conductor
– Greg
Hallam
Tallis -
In
jejunio
et fletu.
Purcell
- Hear
my
prayer.
Blow -
Salvator
Mundi.
Part -
Tribute
to
Caesar.
Bach -
Cello
suite in
D Minor.
Bach -
Jesu,
meine
freude.
Visit
www.swanseabachchoir.org.uk
The Phoenix Choir
Visit
www.thephoenixchoir.com
Morriston Orpheus Choir
Regularly welcome visitors from all parts of the world, free of charge
to their rehearsals. If ever you are in the Morriston area
(about 20 minutes drive from our hotel) and
would like to pay them a visit you are assured of a warm welcome.
Rehearsals take place each Sunday and Wednesday
(with exceptions) from 7.00- 9.00pm. There are restrictions on
number and occasionally rehearsals are postponed for various
reasons, so if you would like to come along please get in touch with
Choir's General Secretary: Roy Pugh, telephone 01639 772370. Email
gensec@morristonorpheus.com
Charity Concert in Aid of
Cancer Research
Friday 9th march 2012
Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbort (Tickets £12) (20
minute drive from Hotel)
Also performing will be the talented, young, local
acts including past students of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Jessica Stevens (harpist) and Shoshanna Pavett (opera singer).
Annual
Concert, with special Guest Rhydian Roberts.
Saturday
14th
April
2012
Brangwyn
Hall,
Swansea
(Tickets
£22)
(5
minute walk
from
Hotel)
The
Morriston Orpheus is delighted to announce that the
special guest star at this year's annual concert will
be Rhydian Roberts. You can book tickets via the choir's
own website or by telephone or in person at The Tourist
Information Centre, Singleton, Swansea 01792 637300
Visit:
www.morristonorpheus.com
Shopping:
Singleton Hospital Boot Faire
(25 min walk/ 3min drive from hotel)
Every Saturday Morning
Pick up a bargain at this very large boot faire which is held on the hospital
car park, as it is tarmac it is never muddy.
Days Out
THE GOWER HERITAGE
CENTRE -
(10 min drive from hotel - on bus route)
I
n
addition to the scheduled events the Heritage Centre is open daily. it is a
great day out. It has a real working watermill, small farm animal with lots of
fancy chickens, a giant chess set, tea rooms. Other attractions
at the centre are duck races, The Puppet Theatre, crafts including puppet making, hand
puppets, pop ups and many more. The Pottery workshops and guided tours of the museum and the
animal farm.
Gower Heritage Centre monthly walks - 1st Sunday of every
month
Monthly wild walks around Gower and Swansea Valleys £4.95 adults, £3.50
children and included hot food on your return to the centre. Meet at 10.30am at
the Centre.
www.gowerheritagecentre.co.uk
Wetlands Centre Llanelli
(20 min. by car from hotel)
The National Wetland Centre Wales offers a
varied, year round programme of events and activities for all ages - from pond
dipping sessions, art and craft workshops to wildlife walks, bird watching
evenings and art and photography classes. For further details or to book on an
event please phone 01554 741087.
WWT National Wetland Centre
Wales can also provide a quality, experienced guest speaker to visit you in the
comfort of your own venue. Hear about the wonders of wetlands, their fascinating
wildlife and the valuable work of WWT for just £30 (VAT inclusive) and travel
expenses at 35p a mile. Please contact Eleanor Keatley on 01554 741087 for
bookings and further details
National Waterfront Museum
www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/swansea
Vue
(15 min walk from hotel)
For list on what's on go to:
www.myvue.com
(5 min by car/ 25 min walk from Hotel)
Plantasia
(30 minutes walk from
Hotel)
Plantasia is in the Parc Tawe complex just
the other side of the town centre from our hotel. It is a Huge greenhouse that
looks like a pyramid. It is a superb all weather attraction, a tropical paradise
full of exotic plants. There are also snakes, reptiles and creepy cawlies. Fish
you can feed, Rainbow the macaw, some parakeets and other parrots and some
really cute Cotton-top Tamarin monkeys. Special events include:
Magical Jungle
Christmas Party
Available Throughout December from Tuesday to
Friday 11.00am-1.00pm
Plantasia will be opening its doors to for magical jungle Christmas parties,
which are available to all nurseries, play groups and primary schools.
Why not join us here at Plantasia for a truly Magical
Jungle Christmas celebration. This includes:
Entrance into Plantasia
Ramble through the jungle on a Santa trail.
Feed the Fish
Visit from Father Christmas
All children get a Christmas Present
Fantastic Party Food
Private Room Hire for 2 hours
Visit our Wildlife room, including tarantulas, chameleon, insects, monkeys &
much, much more.
Cost All this for £8.00 per child (min of 15 and maximum of 30),
£30 deposit per party, payment in full 1 week before.
For
more information go to
www.plantasia.org
Margam Park
(about 20 minutes
drive from hotel - on bus route)
Is a historic country estate which
offers outstanding countryside with
breathtaking views and offers a wide range
of visitor attractions. Fairytale land which
brings nursery rhymes to life, a little
train for trips around the park land,
adventure playground for children of all
ages, rare breeds in the farm trail. There
is also an impressive Mansion house and a
lovely lake to picnic by.
The 18th
Century Orangery is the dramatic and
magnificent centrepiece to lovely
formal gardens, forming part of the 1000
acres of glorious parklands in Margam
Country Park. It is fronted by an elegant
terrace with three ornate fountains
featuring entwined dolphins and scallop
shells. Built from 1786 to 1793 by Thomas
Mansel Talbot to the design of Anthony Keck,
it is listed Grade I as one of the finest
classical buildings in Wales. In 1973 when
the Estate was acquired by the present
owners, the Orangery was in a ruinous state.
Four years later the restoration of this
beautiful building was completed and it was
opened by the Queen in her Silver Jubilee
There are various events run throughout the
year.
For
more information go to
www.margamcountrypark.co.uk
Theatres:
The Grand Theatre
(15 minute walk from hotel)
Box Office 01792 475715
Of Mice and Men
Mon 20th February
A story about two friends George and Lenny during the harsh backdrop of
the great depression. They drift from job to job and find work on a farm and
just as things are looking up there is a tragic turn of events which leave
George with an impossible choice.
Elouise, Little Belter
Tue 21st January
This is a brand new show created by Kylie Minogues's long serving Musical
Director, Steve Anderson and Terry Roland writer and director behind many big
names in pop. A wonderful evening of fun, singing and dancing with up and
coming, critically acclaimed artist Elouise.
F
or more details go to:
www.swanseagrand.co.uk
The Dylan Thomas Theatre, Swansea
(20min walk from hotel)
Box Office:01792 473238
www.dylanthomastheatre.org.uk
The Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea (20 min
walk from hotel)
01792 463980
Taliesin, Swansea university
(20min walk from hotel)
Box Office:01792 602060/296883
www.taliesinartscentre.co.uk
Branwyn Hall
(3 min walk from Hotel)
Box Office 01792 475715
Hungarians Abroad
Saturday 10th March
BBC National Orchestra of Wales with
conductor Roberto Minzcuk and Piano LLŷr Williams.
Rósza
Three Hungarian Sketches
BartóK
Piano Concerto No 3
Arriaga Los esclavos felices, Overture
Mozaer Symphony No 41, Jupiteral
Youthful Genius
Friday 27th April
BBC National Orchestra of Wales with
conductor Giancarlo Guerrero and Horn Tim Thorpe.
Brahms Serenade No2
Strauss Horn Concerto No1
Shostakovich Symphony No1
Debussy & Shostakovich
Saturday 26th May
BBC National Orchestra of Wales with
conductor François-Xavier Roth and Violin Daniel Hope.
John Adams Lollapalooza
Shostakovich Violin Concerto No 1
Debussy Images
www.swansea.gov.uk/brangwynhall
Pontardawe Arts Centre (20 min drive from hotel)
More information:01792 8637222
www.pontardaweartscentre.com
Art Galleries
Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Swansea
(20 min walk from hotel)
Gallery open Tuesday to
Sunday 10am to 5pm, closed Mondays except bank holidays
www.glynnviviangallery.org
Coming up
Look out; For Mumbles Mostly Blues and Jazz Festival
The 7th festival. In May 2012.
www.mumblesmostlyjazzandblues.co.uk
For details of past and future events.