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The birthplace of Dylan Thomas, the Swansea Market (the finest covered market in Wales), the Gower Peninsula (Britain's first AONB), the National Waterfront Museum, and Wales's second city with extraordinary coastal and literary heritage
A little history
Dylan Thomas — the greatest Welsh poet in the English language — was born in Swansea in 1914 and described it as 'an ugly, lovely town'. The Gower Peninsula, designated Britain's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1956, begins at the city's western edge. The National Waterfront Museum tells the story of Welsh industry. Swansea was heavily bombed in WWII.
The Dylan Thomas Centre and Birthplace. The Swansea Market for the finest laverbread and cockles in Wales. Three Cliffs Bay on Gower — one of the most beautiful bays in Britain. The National Waterfront Museum (free).
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Swansea has outstanding independent restaurants and cafes. The market has exceptional Welsh food. Mumbles and the city centre have excellent independent food.
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The birthplace of Dylan Thomas, the Swansea Market (the finest covered market in Wales), the Gower Peninsula (Britain's first AONB), the National Waterfront Museum, and Wales's second city with extraordinary coastal and literary heritage Roam surfaces the hidden gems that make Swansea worth exploring.
Swansea has outstanding independent restaurants and cafes. The market has exceptional Welsh food. Mumbles and the city centre have excellent independent food. Download Roam free to discover Swansea's food scene.
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Swansea is Wales's second city and a major commercial centre. Strong independent food and retail. The University drives a vibrant food culture. List your Swansea business on Roam to reach local customers in Swansea.
Roam covers all of Swansea including Gower, Sketty, Uplands, Mumbles, Llansamlet. The Dylan Thomas Centre and Birthplace. The Swansea Market for the finest laverbread and cockles in Wales. Three Cliffs Bay on Gower — one of the most beautiful bays in Britain. The National Waterfront Museum (free).
