Swansea is an exciting university city, surrounded by beautiful countryside. The city is in the west of the country and is linked to London and the rest of the UK by motorway and rail. City School of Languages is just a two minute walk from the city centre and is near shops, restaurants, cafes, bus stops and all important amenities.
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The city has two universities, Swansea University and Swansea Metropolitan University. There are more than 18,500 students in Swansea, and there are good links between City School of Languages and the two universities.
Swansea is rich in culture and is home to a number of permanent museums and temporary exhibits. The National Waterfront Museum, Swansea Museum, the Dylan Thomas Centre and The Glynn Vivian Art Gallery are amongst the finest in Wales.
The city has two multi-screen cinemas, theatres and a great variety of music-based entertainment, from live bands to clubs.
Swansea Grand Theatre provides a cross section of events from music to comedy to dance, whilst the Brangwyn Hall is used for classical concerts, and every October is the centre of the Swansea Festival, which attracts orchestras from around the world.
In the summer, outdoor theatre takes place at Oystermouth Castle, and Singleton Park holds the biggest dance party in Wales with Escape in the Park.
The Taliesin Centre, in the grounds of Swansea University, stages world cinema and a variety of music.
Swansea is also famous for its nightlife and people come from all over Wales to enjoy themselves, especially on Friday and Saturday.
The choice of places to relax, eat and drink in Swansea is excellent. Many of the local restaurants, cafés and pubs use local food and drink, including meats, seafood, vegetables, real ale and cider from the Swansea Bay and Gower areas. The food you can sample includes British, Italian, French, Thai, Indian, Japanese, Chinese and vegetarian.
Swansea has all the good shopping you need, from supermarkets to department stores, boutiques to indoor malls. Swansea Market, the largest indoor market in Wales, is a great place to buy fresh, locally grown food.
Swansea is a great place to keep fit and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. There are lots of gyms around the city, including the YMCA , which is close to the school, and The LC2. The LC2 is a fantastic, newly-opened (2008) leisure complex in the city centre with amazing facilities which include the largest health and fitness gym in Wales; the UK’s first indoor surf experience; a waterpark; a 30ft climbing wall; health spa; dance studios and a large multi-purpose sports hall.
If you prefer to watch sport, Swansea is home to successful football and rugby teams. The recently built Liberty Stadium hosts the Swansea City Football Club, called The Swans, and the Ospreys, one of two local rugby clubs. The other club plays at St. Helen’s Rugby Club, near the university, so there is always a match to enjoy.
The choice of leisure activities available in and around Swansea really is excellent.
The Visit Swansea Bay website has a comprehensive list (see below) and even includes an activity finder:
The Swansea area is one of the best places to surf in the United Kingdom and Swansea is the idea base if you want to combine studying English with surfing. The area has the second greatest tidal range in the world and some of the finest surfing beaches in the UK. You can learn to surf at a number of the accredited surf schools in the area or try Britain’s first standing surf machine, the BoardRider at the LC2.
Travel in and around Swansea is easy and great value for money. The city centre is quite compact and you can get around easily on foot. CSL is a ten minute walk from the centre and buses connect all parts of the city including Walter Road, the universities and further afield. Bus and train connections make it easy if you want to travel outside the city. There is an hourly train service seven days a week to London, Cardiff and Bristol, and great coach connections between Swansea and Cardiff.
Swansea was ranked as one of the safest cities to live in by two separate surveys conducted by Endsleigh Insurance and Men’s Health magazine in 2006. Visit the city sure that your stay will be a safe and comfortable one, and where you can enjoy a friendly Swansea welcome.
Find out even more about Swansea by visiting the Swansea Tourist Information site and by looking at the Swansea Pocket Map. The Swansea Pocket Map (pdf) is a great way to see the many attractions the city has to offer. © Map kindly supplied by The Welsh Assembly Government.
Pitch & Putt (small golf) on Swansea Bay, then pub quiz at the Brunswick pub on Monday anyone? 2011-08-19 at 13.24
Thinking about a trip to 3 cliffs bay on Friday afternoon. What do you think? 2011-08-08 at 10.26
Looks like the weather will be fine tomorrow, so let's go and see Shakespeare at Oystermouth Castle! 2011-08-03 at 9.42
Interested in watching a Shakespeare play at Oystermouth Castle on Thursday? Send Vicky me a message on facebook if you are. 2011-08-01 at 11.23
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