Swansea stands at the mouth of the River Tawe on the curve of Swansea Bay where up until the 18th Century, its future was set as a picturesque watering place; but its role in the development of metals decided its fate and today it remains an important por

Often known as the gateway to the Swansea and Oystermouth.

A statue of the poet Dylan Thomas looks out across the boat filled marina in remembrance of the man who once described their city as an “ugly, lovely town.”