Free Things to Do in Swansea
Looking for free things to do near Swansea? 87 options are mapped here, each offering attractions with free entry. The list runs from the closest to the furthest from the middle of Swansea.
Among them are Egypt Centre, National Waterfront Museum and Dylan Thomas Centre. 87 of them are free to visit; there is a mix of indoor and outdoor options (6 indoor, 80 outdoor); 5 welcome dogs. Each listing shows its address and, where the data is available, a website and phone number so plans can be checked before setting off.
Because facilities differ — some are full-day attractions, others a quick stop — checking opening times and any booking requirements ahead of a visit is recommended. The distances shown are measured from the middle of Swansea, and the occasional listing falls in an adjoining town where it is the nearest option for Swansea.
- 01 Pant y Sais National Nature Reserve0.4 mi
- 02 Twyni Crymlyn / Crymlyn Burrows0.6 mi
- 03 Crymlyn Bog1.6 mi
- 04 James Field1.6 mi
- 05 Jersey Park1.8 mi
- 06 Jersey Park Play Area1.8 mi
- 07 Baglan Park1.9 mi
- 08 Skewen Park2.1 mi
- 09 Melyn Park2.4 mi
- 10 Aberavon Adventure Park2.5 mi
- 11 Neath Abbey2.6 mi
- 12 Aberavon Beach2.6 mi
- 13 Mount Pleasant Park2.7 mi
- 14 Primrose Park2.8 mi
- 15 Vivian Park2.9 mi
- 16 Jersey Park2.9 mi
- 17 Victoria Gardens3.2 mi
- 18 Heol Las Park3.2 mi
- 19 Fendrod Lake Park3.3 mi
- 20 Aberavon Park3.4 mi
- 21 Swansea Vale Local Nature Reserve3.5 mi
- 22 Marina Park3.5 mi
- 23 White Rock Park3.6 mi
- 24 Caewern Park3.6 mi
- 25 Dylan Thomas Centre3.7 mi
- 26 Mission Gallery3.7 mi
- 27 Museum Park3.7 mi
- 28 ABCC Meeting Point3.8 mi
- 29 Swansea Museum3.8 mi
- 30 National Waterfront Museum3.8 mi
- 31 Museum Green3.8 mi
- 32 Rees Row Park3.9 mi
- 33 Hafod Park4.0 mi
- 34 Cadoxton Park4.0 mi
- 35 Gnoll Estate Country Park4.0 mi
- 36 Glynn Vivian Art Gallery4.0 mi
- 37 Brynmelyn Park4.0 mi
- 38 Bryn Y Don Park4.0 mi
- 39 Amy Dillwyn Park4.0 mi
- 40 Cwm Level Park4.1 mi
- 41 Parc Llewellyn4.1 mi
- 42 The Vetch4.3 mi
- 43 Talbot Memorial Park4.3 mi
- 44 Ynystawe Park4.6 mi
- 45 Morriston Park4.6 mi
- 46 Rosehill Quarry Nature Reserve4.7 mi
- 47 St. James's Gardens4.7 mi
- 48 Knoyle Park4.7 mi
- 49 Victoria Park4.9 mi
- 50 Coed Gwilym Park5.0 mi
- 51 Gardd Greigiau Alpaidd / Alpine Rock Garden5.1 mi
- 52 Parc Cwmdoncyn / Cwmdonkin Park5.1 mi
- 53 Gendros Park5.1 mi
- 54 Margam Sands5.1 mi
- 55 Gardd Gors / Bog Garden5.1 mi
- 56 Brynmill Park Playground5.2 mi
- 57 Brynmill Park5.3 mi
- 58 Swansea Bay5.5 mi
- 59 Ravenhill Park5.5 mi
- 60 Cockett Woods Park5.5 mi
- 61 Singleton Ornamental Gardens5.5 mi
- 62 Singleton Ornamental Gardens5.6 mi
- 63 Trebanos Park5.6 mi
- 64 Egypt Centre5.6 mi
- 65 Singleton Botanical Garden5.6 mi
- 66 Tollgate Park5.6 mi
- 67 Swansea Beach5.6 mi
- 68 Singleton Park5.7 mi
- 69 Lon Tanyrallt Park5.9 mi
- 70 Cadle Heath6.0 mi
- 71 Alltwen Park6.1 mi
- 72 Margam Sands6.4 mi
- 73 Cwm Clydach Nature Reserve6.5 mi
- 74 King George V Park6.6 mi
- 75 Wild Meadow Flower6.7 mi
- 76 Touch Down6.7 mi
- 77 Fairytale Land6.8 mi
- 78 Coed Cwmllwyd6.8 mi
- 79 Clyne Gardens6.8 mi
- 80 Bracelet Bay Beach6.9 mi
- 81 Heather Beds6.9 mi
- 82 Bluebell Wood7.0 mi
- 83 Mumbles Hill Nature Reserve7.0 mi
- 84 Ynysmeudwy Park7.1 mi
- 85 Margam Country Park7.3 mi
- 86 Morfa Beach7.3 mi
- 87 Dunvant Park7.3 mi
Good to know
How many free things to do are there in Swansea?
This page lists 87 free things to do mapped in and around Swansea, including Egypt Centre. Each entry shows its location and, where available, contact details.
Are any of the free things to do near Swansea free?
Yes — 87 of the places listed for Swansea are free to visit, marked with a "Free entry" tag in the list above.
What is there to do at free things to do near Swansea?
Expect attractions with free entry. Exactly what is on offer differs between venues, so checking ages, facilities and any booking requirements with the venue before travelling is recommended.
How are the distances to each place measured?
Distances are approximate, measured in a straight line from the centre of Swansea. The list is ordered nearest-first, and a few entries may be in adjoining towns where they are the closest option for Swansea.