I Love Swansea

What do you love about the city of Swansea? Is it the indoor market, the local football team The Swans, the people or the Brangwyn Hall? Let us know.

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your comments

Dino, Melbourne Australia
Mumbles and Gower is really beautiful. With great views and wonderful ambience. I guess the city centre is lacking and is a real shame.
Sun Jun 21 22:04:47 2009

Duncan H-Swansea

Only been back in Swansea about 5 years, after 27 years in South of England/london....and every time I make it down to Mumbles or the Gower, I realise why I actually came back....Its not just that, it's the people, the scenery, the all round togetherness of the 'Jacks'

Ignore any negativity from certain individuals.....the shopping areas will come, its taken a long time to have a council in place who actually see beyond and artistic impression.....Its finally happening and Swansea is being transformed.

Fri Jun 12 18:14:25 2009

Allen Goh from London.
I loved Swansea so much, I stayed for fifteen years! I miss Dylan Thomas's "lovely ugly city", Gower, Mumbles and Dunvant where I last lived. My wife is Swansea born and Swansea bred, and as the song goes, if she had the chance to go back to Swansea, she would. So would I.
Tue Jun 2 17:44:11 2009

Katie - Brighton
Oh how I miss my beloved Swansea. Fell in love with a Welshman and moved to this beautiful city in 2003. The passion and friendliness of this small city really outshines!! Will always remember disco dancing down Wind Street and walking home in the Welsh rain. Swansea you truly are LUSH!!!
Mon May 11 10:52:16 2009

SELWYN PALMER BOSTON U S A
How I miss Swansea. The old days are gone. The fish and chips are not the same. I am Swansea-born...I love Wales and always will - as thay say 'You can take the boy out of Wales, but you can't take Wales out of the boy', and that's right. I left Swansea on tankers as we sailed away the last thing I saw was Kilvey Hill, when I come home to my sisters her backyard looks at the hill...Swansea I love you.
Tue Apr 7 10:08:56 2009

Becca Lynn - Mississippi, USA
Yes...I'm from Mississippi, as southern as you can get, but I too have visited Swansea! To this day, out of all my travels, Swansea has been one of the most amzing, beautiful, lovely, and monumental moments in my entire life. I spent two months in south Wales about five years ago and I still wake up every day thinking about how I would give anything to go back! What a wonderful place...a place I will forever cherish in my heart.
Wed Mar 11 18:40:26 2009

Richard, Sydney Australia

Spent the first half of my life in Swansea.Born and raised there! I love Sydney and know Swansea doesn't have too much sunshine or blue skies...but, good people,good times, great memories!

Mumbles was really fantastic in the late 1960's.Spent much time drinking coffee in the cafe by the bus terminus where the Mumbles train used to stop (was it Cresci's?) Joe's ice-cream was on this corner originally but is now on the other side of the street. I worked for local companies fixing the refrigeration to make Joe's wonderful ice-cream. Came back from Oz in 2004 and had a cone there - still tasted great! Roll on Swansea! Roll on the Swans!

Fri Mar 6 12:00:39 2009

Simon Roberts
Swansea is my favourite place to date because there was plenty to...visit...It amazed me how few spoke Welsh!
Fri Jan 16 10:52:18 2009

Pyretta
I love swansea, I'm originally from birdgend and always went out in cardiff but swansea is fabulous, the winter fair is exceptionally fun!
Mon Dec 29 10:47:45 2008

Emz, Cwmbran

I love the nightlife in Swansea. Always a wicked atmosphere, with great people, a wide variety of music and nights for everyone and some great venues!

Escape, The Crobar and Sin City are definitely some of my favourite clubs in Wales and have had some of my favourite DJs ever, big names from all over the world!

SWANSEA IS A WICKED NIGHT OUT.......GET ON IT PEOPLE!Emz xx

Fri Nov 7 11:57:34 2008

Karen Richard from Paris
I've spent one year in Swansea, working as a French assistant in a school, and I've fallen in love with the city, the country and its people! Swansea is a beautiful place, near the Gower and beautiful bays: three cliffs bay, Rhossili bay...I'll never forget this year and this city, where I met nice and friendly people, and learnt some Welsh! I'm looking forward to going back again!!
Thu Oct 16 12:38:28 2008

Susan - Toronto

When I was a child I always knew that Swansea had 'everything' I would smile smugly and say: the sea, the country, the town and only five hours from London. The best: widowed mother insisted we always went to the far beaches through the fields and streams and cows, or were they bulls. Pyle corner was our hangout, waiting for the bus as we didn't have to get home for a dad's supper.

As a teenager in West Cross I discovered the closer attractions of Langland Bay. Then at the University of swansea it wasn't an impossible journey across the Mumbles Road to loll in the dunes with an essay and future father of your children.

Lots of travel, I have lived in Toronto for a long time butlove my Swansea. Will be in Langland in October.

Mon Sep 29 16:31:57 2008

Sunil Prakash
I will be visiting Cardiff next week (3 day family trip),and had no intention venturing further west,but after all these fantastic comments,it looks like I booked the wrong place to stay. We will spend as much time around Swansea as we can...really looking forward to it now.
Thu Aug 21 09:31:38 2008

Roger Sweet
Lived in London since 1971 BBC job, now freelance music, born Neath moved Swansea soon after lovely views from Townhill walks to Mumbles - surfing crowd Mumbles driving around with all those beach boy type gals and look alike Mary Hopkins etc. I worked in Lewis Lewis 1957 and first played piano publicly for the staff outing in summer at Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells, also T.T. Pascoe Christmas dinner party at Seabank Hotel, Porthcawl ,Joes,Tower cinema/ballroom, Tivoli,Mumbles, Plaza, Albert Hall, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church (R Emrys Davies Days) wonderful welsh hymn singing and preaching Neath for Kunzle cakes, italian ice cream, welsh produce ham, neath market and swansea market - keep in touch now with radio wales, owen money, chris needs etc miss all the welsh girls!
Thu Aug 21 09:29:44 2008

Carol, Cyprus
Great memories of Swansea,born and raised in Gendros,left to go to College but Swansea still has a great pull for me. Love the market, worked on a fruit and veg stall there for a while when I was at school.Like everyone else, miss Joes icecream, used to love going there when I was little. All my family still live in Swansea, so I get to go back quite often. My favourite place used to be the 'racecourse' (manselton/penlan) where we used to take the dogs for a walk, you felt like you were on top of the world up there looking down over the city.
Tue Aug 19 12:49:41 2008

Carol, Cyprus
Great memories of Swansea, born and raised in Gendros, left to go to college but Swansea still has a great pull for me. Love the market, worked on a fruit and veg stall there for a while when I was at school. Like everyone else, miss Joes ice cream, used to love going there when I was little. All my family still live in Swansea, so I get to go back quite often. My favourite place used to be the 'racecourse' (manselton/penlan) where we used to take the dogs for a walk, you felt like you were on top of the world up there looking down over the city.
Fri Aug 15 16:03:16 2008

jean thomas-toronto
I lived in Swansea until I was 20 then emigrated to Toronto. It would take a novel to say all I love about Wwansea. I went to Glanmor Grammar School which is gone now. Anyone go there in 1949? I was Jean Rich and would love to hear from someone. I miss the faggot and peas shop. I worked in Weavers and Smiths Crisps. Both my nephews have a meat stall in the Swansea Market. They know when we come home to get the faggots going! Swansea will always be in my heart.
Tue Jul 22 15:52:19 2008

daid thomas
I love Swansea. I used to work in Weavers Flour Mill, that's where I met my wife. We are in Toronto, Canada, now but I still miss the pubs where I used to play darts.
Tue Jul 22 11:08:13 2008

John Nicholas from Hobart ,Tasmania

My sisters live in Swansea and my mother and father before that for many years. I really enjoy visiting as often as I can and will be there again in August. Really looking forward to it.

My late uncle Wendell Nicholas used to own chemist's shops in Oxford St, Whitewalls and the Mumbles (now Murphy's). The old Union Cafe in Union St was run by my brother-in-law and his family before it closed some time ago. Have many happy memories of holidays in Swansea over the years.

Fri Jul 18 10:53:54 2008

Steve Stokoe
We take the natural beauty surrounding us so much for granted, especially the bay. Cardiff are trying their best to emulate what us Jacks have enjoyed for thousands of years, and failing miserably! I for one, as I get older, am starting to appreciate the good fortune and birthright I have been given by being born in this wonderful city of ours. Enjoy!
Mon Jun 23 14:59:22 2008

David - Cockett
Swansea what a place. Loved to moan about it when I lived there, now I love to talk about it now I'm gone. It holds a special place in my life. Joe's, Cockles and Gower!
Tue May 27 14:19:14 2008

Diyana, Malaysia
I was born in Swansea...and left the city when I was only 39 days. I used to love Swansea by word of mouth - my mum always recall her memories in her stories about the city and how she missed St Helens Avenue, the hall and the stadium, the marina and the Welsh cakes at Swansea market...I LOVE SWANSEA TOO..
Mon May 19 16:44:40 2008

Wendy from Swansea
Swansea is a lovely area to live. There's not only the Gower but it's also wise to visit the stunning countryside up towards Neath or Brecon. You won't see anything like it anywhere I reckon. However, the city centre looks utterly dreadful...I used to really enjoy a trip into Swansea to visit the shops but no longer. I went this week and felt utterly low spirited because the shops look dowdy, or they are closed down, there's no effort to merchandise goods in an attractive or creative way. For scenery I'll stick to Swansea but for shopping it's Cardiff for me...at least it's obvious there's effort put into making it a worthwhile experience.
Mon May 19 16:41:11 2008

Tina williams, swansea
Swansea is a great place to live. I love it here, slower pace than anywhere else too. You just have to visit Joe's for an icecream!
Mon Mar 31 16:40:26 2008

Rob from Edmonton Canada
Left Swansea 40 years ago and still call it home! Great memories of the 'Faggott and Pea shop,' the 'Vetch', Mumbles Tram, fishing off Swansea Pier, looking for fishing gear caught in the rocks when the tide went out, spent my entire childhood playing in Weavers' and the South docks area, Guy Fawkes night and stealing other bonfires, sticking poor 'Allan' in a pram and seeing how fast he could go down North Hill road, he actually made past "Bowdens." Damn, I had a great childhood growing up in Swansea! Don't know if 'Allan' did though?
Mon Feb 11 09:07:01 2008

Colin Goldring from Gorseinon
Relocated from Essex 2005 with my wife and kids. Have been visiting for 35 years and finally got to live here. Will I ever be accepted as an hon Jack? I'm working on it.
Mon Feb 11 08:57:17 2008

Mike C Germany
I miss the Buccaneer Bar and all the people I used to meet there. Left Swansea in 1981.
Thu Jan 17 11:55:11 2008

Julie Lynn (ex Short) Northern Territory, Australi
What cannot be said about Swansea, miss my wonderful family, friends. Breathtaking beaches, oh for some wonderful laverbread (how do I buy it in Darwin) and nice gammon. The old humble sausage not so great in OZ, but I guess the steak makes up for it. Been here 30 years but Wales will always be home.
Thu Jan 17 11:45:54 2008

James Brighton
The best thing about Swansea is that is has every thing you might want to do. Be it the night life the country side the coast. If I could some it up its every thing to all men. I been living away from Swansea for 18 yrs but I’m moving back home and I can’t wait. Can't beat the jacks for hospitality.
Fri Jan 11 10:29:29 2008

Debra from Saudi Arabia , Al Hassa

I was born and brought up in Swansea - I have lived for the past 13 years in the GCC. I did not realise just how beautiful Wales really was until I left it. I love and have visited all the castles in Wales and remember the drive from Swansea with my parents as a child usually on a Bank Holiday day out with sandwiches and flasks of tea (dodging the rain). The Welsh villages with their quaint and quirky charm. My highlight was fish and chips on the way home. Now that is what I miss living in Saudi Arabia.

I am planning to show my Saudi husband the beauty of Wales and visit all of Wales beautiful castles this summer...walks on the Gower coast and cliffs, Rhossili, Llangennith, Oxwich, Tenby, Port Eynon, Singleton Park and Mumbles.

Remember Joe's ice cream parlour – there has never been a taste to beat that one! Oh I do miss Wales, the rain, the greenery, rushing to collect the post though the letter box and dodge the neighbours in your pyjamas to collect the milk on the doorstep. Everyday things you take for granted until you don’t have them.

Thu Jan 3 12:01:01 2008

Chris - from the land down under(oz)
Been living in Sydney for ten years now - great weather and surf, but every morning when I catch the ferry from Manly into work will always remind me of the view across Swansea Bay. Still miss Joe's Ice Cream. Does the big guy who serves at 100mph still work there? Never seen anyone serve cone that fast or good anywhere in the world. Only in Swansea.
Thu Jan 3 09:17:50 2008

Tony Vilela of Laugharne
Swansea still has the best Panto in the UK. Brilliant every year since 1961. Long live John Chilvers.
Wed Jan 2 10:20:58 2008

Phil Dafydd Thomas, Swansea Mug!!!
Who are we!!! Jack army!!! Come on you Swansea legends!!!
Thu Dec 13 10:30:01 2007

Gareth Davies from Los Angles California
I was born and raised in Swansea, and made it to my 20's before I made the move out and I have to say that all of the quotes attributed to Swansea, namely:"ugly, lovely, town""an ashtray of a place""graveyard of a man's ambition."Are completely true. Swansea really is a beautifully horrid place.
Thu Dec 13 10:22:13 2007

Cath Nicholson - Paisley - Scotland
Swansea is an absolutely wonderful place. The scenery and the beaches are beautifully breathtaking and, of course the people are the friendliest I've ever met. They make you feel so welcome you feel as though you've know them all your life. Hopefully someday I'll get the chance to live there. I love it
Mon Nov 26 12:50:41 2007

Danielle - Swansea (Brynmill)
Swansea is like no other city I've ever visited. You'd never expect this place to have 400,000 people living here. There is some amazing landscapes, beaches, and areas of natural beauty. If the natural environment is not your cup of tea then the man-made environment is just as good, with a whole street of pubs, bars and clubs Swansea has a dynamic and fun atmosphere. Definitely recommend it to everybody.
Mon Nov 19 12:36:35 2007

Nadia from London
I would like to say that Swansea is well awesome! I've lived here in London for a year and it still doesn't compare to the beautiful city that we all love... SWANSEA CITY! Miss you Swansea (especially Joe's)
Wed Nov 14 12:29:42 2007

Zoe from Swansea
I am leaving a comment just to say we need more things to do in town because we are sick of going bowling or to the cinema and lazerzone and shopping - we need other things to do.
Thu Nov 8 18:07:41 2007

Brian from Cape Town
I was born in Yorkshire but lived in Swansea {Morriston} for nearly ten years before coming to Cape Town. South Africa is beautiful, but a trip to the Gower, a round of golf and a pint of Brains S.A. takes some beating....
Wed Oct 17 12:33:16 2007

Brian from Cape Town
I was born in Yorkshire but lived in Swansea {Morriston} for nearly ten years before coming to Cape Town. South Africa is beautiful, but a trip to the Gower, a round of golf and a pint of Brains S.A. takes some beating....
Fri Oct 5 09:22:40 2007

Cheryl Brisbane Australia
I was born in the Uplands and moved to Australia in 1966, still call Swansea home and have had 2 great visits back, Mumbles and the Gower where better, Joes ice cream parlour - all fond memories. Llwyn y bryn school now a college and the Swans have left the Vetch, still follow the progress in the local paper and support Wales in all their union games and cry over the anthem!! It is the best.
Thu Aug 9 09:38:25 2007

Rosslyn Leinenbach,Germany
I left Swansea in 1972 but have been back at least once a year since. Swansea will always be my home and my children love it too, particularly the Mumbles and the Gower.Roll on September--I can`t wait to be home again!
Mon Jul 30 17:08:21 2007

Margaret Perth Australia

I was born in the Uplands, Swansea and lived there until 1965. It was the best place in the world to grow up and after a visit this year I still think the same - the beaches, city, market just everything.

I have such fond memories and still leave a piece of my heart there and probably would love to live there again. We visited the docks - wow what a change my Dad used to keep his sailing boat the Scotia there and I can remember having to negotiate the lock - before sailing out into the bay.

Lovely Mumbles, and as a child just loved the Mumbles railway and ice cream at Joe's! And as I got older Saturday night at the Tiv or at the Pilot club in Blackpill. Too many beautiful places to recall - I still miss my lovely home town.
Tue Jul 17 12:27:36 2007

Jill - Skegness
ohhhhhhhhhhh - I lived in Clydach for some years having moved from Sussex. I love Swansea and the Swansea Valley and Rhossili and the people (I have never been made to feel so welcome as when I lived in Clydach) and and.........oh .. everything! I'm not Welsh, but boy do I feel homesick after reading the posts here!
Fri Jul 6 12:40:08 2007

Marilyn Harrries nee Cloke
Having just found the site I am delighted to know just how many are still as homesick as me. I left my beloved Swansea 44 years ago to live here on the Wirral; yes a lovely part of the country but oh, the homesickness is dreadful.Yes I still have my Welsh accent and am so proud of it. Born and brought up in Cockett, it was a lovely part of Swansea and attending Gors school. I was so lucky to have friends and neighbours like we had.The Mumbles train; so sad they stopped it. The Embassy for dancing the Casino... Oh what a wonderful time we had, Langland, Rotherslade (my favourite), and Caswell. Whatever did I do to leave all that; Joes ice cream and Valerios for coffee and of course the Tower for dancing what a wonderful time we all had.... Swansea will always be MY HOME you dont get people anywhere like Swansea folk I love and miss you all still.
Mon May 21 12:52:17 2007

tricia from swansea
Stumbled on this site - made me laugh and got a bit teary as well! I have lived here all my life (42 years) and would never think of leaving - the sight of the bay sweeping out before me as I exit the motorway onto Fabian Way never fails to make me smile. The people are the friendliest I've ever met, you aren't a stranger for long - yes the city has its' grubby bits, but that's what makes the good bits more special! The new SA1 development will be the jewel in Swansea's crown - come visit and see if we are all crazy, or is this really the finest place in Wales!
Tue May 8 10:18:35 2007

Bé Muller Assen Netherlands

Me and my family have been in Swansea for the last four summer holidays. And we really love it! I've also been to the Vetch and the Liberty Stadium. Next August we'll be there again. The Swansea Market, the Mumbles etc etc.

On July the 29th I'll go to The Hague in the Netherlands to watch Swansea win the game against FC Den Haag. On the first of August we'll have our holidays in Wales again!

Mon Apr 16 10:24:11 2007

Phil, Swansea
I just love Swansea, moved heare from Chepstow, 14 years ago, haven't looked back since. Beautiful scenary and plenty to do in and around the Swansea area.
Mon Mar 26 09:32:03 2007

Nicky O'Connor Swansea jack land!
Theres no place like Swansea! The beaches, the views, the nightlife and especially the football; JACK ARMY! I love Swansea and will never ever leave here! I'm a proud Welsh Swansea boy and there;s no place like home!
Fri Mar 16 10:43:25 2007

Tasha of Swansea
I've lived in Swansea all my life. I am now in year nine. It is great have loads of friends. The Mumbles is absolutely amazing. I love everything about Swansea it is just great.

Beautiful beaches that stretch for miles in every direction, countryside like heaven and people who are the friendliest on earth.

Joe's Ice Cream - you can't get anything better than that. We have it all but the weather (which I can live with).

I love Swansea and all of its surroundings. Swansea is so beautiful and clean, it has the culture, the shops, friendly people and a town-like feel! Swansea is still the best place.

Thu Mar 15 09:31:11 2007

Tony Peebles from Santa Monica, USA
The Gower, Rhossili Bay, Pennard Cliffs, Swansea University, Singleton Park, Cwmdonkin Park, the estuary near Penclawdd, fish & chips, Joe's ice cream, the Swans, daffodils in early spring, bluebells in the woods -- so many wonderful memories. Grew up in Gowerton. Went to Swansea University. Left in 1976 to work in Santa Monica, California
Mon Mar 12 10:36:09 2007

Mike Harries - Cyprus (Formerly Loughor)
I moved away when I was 18, some 30 years ago. I frequently look at the photo’s sent in to the BBC Wales page and have a warm feeling in my heart at some of the memorable sights, like the Mumbles and of the Gower coast. Fantastic that Oxwich Bay is voted best beach in Britain (not surprised), great to hear of the new investment for the sea front. Swansea is a special place, an area of natural beauty. Even though I have good memories, even of the parts of it that have now declined, I know it is a City with a very bright future. I know that wheneve! r I am home there is always a special “welcome in the hillside”. Cymru Am Byth.
Fri Feb 23 09:00:41 2007

Mark-Perth ,Australia
You can take the boy out of Swansea but you can't take Swansea out of the boy. Miss walks down Mumbles (Joe's, Verdi's, penny slots with the kids) beaches, good mountain biking tracks. Can't get a decent custard slice in Oz Welsh people=friendliest people ever and of course my family who are still there Swansea will always be my home and in my heart I luv's it mush. Don't miss the drizzle though.
Thu Feb 15 10:19:18 2007

Alan - Copenhagen Denmark
My comments may seem negative but the Swansea that I love vanished years ago. I studied at the Art School 1952-57,a time when Swansea was in it's prime. Today,when walking from the railway station down High street is a sad experience, closed shops and those that are open,needing a face-lift. The Kingsway is no better,just a shadow of it's former self. I could ramble on all day but I will conclude by saying that with the re-building of Swansea after the War we had a modern,dynamic town, clean and hospitable. I consider myself fortunate to have witnessed it at that time.
Mon Feb 5 18:40:46 2007

Elin from Swansea
I love swansea for more than one reason. I love it for the best team in Wales;The Swans, I love it for the museums, I love it for Joe's Ice Cream, I love it for Ospreys rugby and also for the rivalry between our football and rugby teams! I love our beaches, and I especially love the Liberty Stadium!
Mon Feb 5 18:06:58 2007

James Davies from Pleasanton, CA via Morriston
I grew up in Swansea and left when I was 11, it is a great city and I wish I could have stayed.
Mon Jan 29 09:02:15 2007

al from swansea up the swans

Swansea is the best. The beaches in the day and the pubs and clubs in the pm, Wind St is great, Sa1 Bar, Que Pasa, Lloyds Bar and good old Yates - just a few.

Fab, always a good friendly pm out, on to Play to finish off or 18-24 go to Time, the dance hardcore lovers go to Crowbar or Escape. Last but not least watch your drinks and enjoy.
Thu Jan 25 11:03:32 2007

John Glaze - Tutukaka New Zealand
I left Swansea nearly forty years ago but it hasn't ever left me. Born in William St backing on to the Vetch, moving later to Sketty, but spending as much time as possible down the Mumbles and Langland during my teenage years holds many happy memories. I've found a place in New Zealand similar to the Gower but laverbread, faggots, Joe's ice cream and Swansea people cannot be replicated. The mid-60s in St Benedict's, Top Rank, West Cross Country Club, Langland Bay Hotel and The Redcliffe are indelibly printed in my mind. Looking forward to my next visit in June 07.
Wed Jan 10 08:43:01 2007

Joan Williams, Australia
I was born and raised in Cwmbwrla, Swansea, and miss it every day. I miss the beaches, the market, just being there. I hope the people of Swansea will take good care of it for future generations, as there's no other place like it.
Mon Jan 8 11:09:27 2007

Janet from Chicago Illinois
Born and raised in Swansea,I moved to the USA with my husband and son 6 months ago and although I am very happy here, Swansea will always be home. What can be said about this wonderful city - it has something for everyone, I think. My personal favourites are:- Three Cliffs Bay, the Mumbles, Brecon Beacons, friendly people, faggots and peas, Joes ice cream, Welsh cakes, laverbread and cockles from the Market (my mouth is watering, could someone send me some?) When the city centre has been updated it will be a city to be proud of.
Thu Jan 4 08:46:24 2007

Sarah, Swansea
I love Swansea. What's not to like? Lush beaches, friendly people. Don't get me started on Mumbles - Joe's ice cream, the white (I'm the third generation of my family to call it my local) and of course any true mumbles peep would know the one and only Bentleys.

Swansea is fab and it can't be knocked. Everyone who every visits never wants to leave. I love it
Tue Jan 2 12:46:29 2007

nigel williams
A true Swansea Jack and proud of it. An up and coming city, it is a great place. Miss the Vetch. Good all the days. Swansea 'til I die. Nice to read all the coments.
Tue Jan 2 11:29:52 2007

Eileen Watts Morriston
I was born in Landore,and lived in Swansea all my life.When I was young, we walked all over the city, from Brynhyfryd to Penlan & Townhill,into Swansea to go to the beach, I think I know every street there is! As I get older I am more nervous about being in town at night, but like everyone says, it is a beautiful place and my favourite beach is Slade, we walk over from Horton and climb down the rocks but now I'm pushing 60 finding it increasingly difficult, I dread the day I won't be able to do it!
Thu Dec 28 12:16:59 2006

Hannah Kwon from Korea
I just love Swansea.. It's about 8 years since I left. Still I reckon it's my second home and I miss the city, the beaches and the people there. My overseas first choice holiday would be Swansea always!
Thu Dec 28 11:57:59 2006

Leonie Morris from Schiedam, Holland
Born in Swansea. My father got a job in Holland, so moved when I was 7 yrs old. And even now after 18 yrs, we still call Swansea "home". I suppose it always will be! Love being Welsh and love Swansea!
Mon Dec 11 09:32:00 2006

Ang - Swansea
Joe's Ice Cream, Tor Bay, cockles and hot Welsh cakes from the market (not together though), the coastal path from Limeslade to Caswell, strawberry picking, Bishopston Valley, Worms Head, Three Cliffs, crazy golf at Southend.
Wed Dec 6 08:42:53 2006

Marty, London
Oh I loved living in Bishopston, Swansea - I used to love going down to Onedins in Caswell Bay on Friday and Saturday nights for drinks and a dance and the chance to meet some surfy girls. The local beaches of Pwlldu and Brandy - the cliffs, the long hot summers - surfing. The fireworks at Murton. The snow storm in the 70's: remember snowline on Swansea Sound... That number 14 to Swansea town centre, the weird bus to Gowerton school that went all over the place. Superb!
Tue Dec 5 15:29:50 2006

Stephen Hopkins, Canberra Australia
I was born in Swansea, grew up in Winch Wen but have moved to Australia 30 years ago. Just had a recent visit back in Oct & Nov 2006, this being my 8th visit since emigrating to Oz.

I cannot believe how the city is changing for the better, with the Liberty Stadium, The water front and by the Marina.

The biggest change I noticed from my younger days is the night life in the city. Every night now there are young people getting drunk around Wind Street and walking around with no coat's, this used to happen only on Friday and Saturday nights and we used to wear coats.

But I must say the Swansea Jack's are just as social and friendly as ever.

I love coming home, cant wait for my next trip.

Fri Nov 17 09:30:27 2006

Douglas Wheeler
My uncle Jim and a few other relations live in Swansea and times I have been there and I will love coming to Swansea its much better than Bristol City Centre, but I like the Quadrant Shopping Centre, I like the Market and the Mumbles everything about Swansea I really like its a totally different look with buildings and suroundings... Douglas Wheeler - from Chipping Sodbury
Mon Nov 13 16:20:51 2006

Sel from Swansea
I never used to appreciate Swansea until I left to go to Uni. I come home every weekend because the Uni isn't too far away and I love the feeling of coming into Swansea, it's my home and I love it. Leaving made me realise just how much we have here and how much I love it. There's so much to do here and so much to love about it...I can't wait until I get to spend a few weeks at home for Christmas!
Fri Nov 10 09:48:17 2006

Matthew,Swansea (Jack Land)
As much as I love this city to the core I think they could do alot more to attract more people to it. Although the city is transforming slowly along with the really smart looking SA1 there's still alot of work to do! But good to see some comments from across the world about the city! Thank god for the uni!
Tue Nov 7 09:13:02 2006

Phil, Reading, England
Like many others I made that trip over the Severn Bridge to find fame and fortune. I'm a Mumbles boy through and through and miss the village immensely. Going home to my mam's Welsh Cakes, Covelli's rissloes and Joe's Ice-cream makes the westwood bound M4 journey a breeze but the return journey a heartwrench. The £4.90 Severn Bridge Toll is worth every penny (why don't they just make it a fiver and be done with it though).
Thu Nov 2 08:47:57 2006

Max Sollars, Grand Cayman
Loving life on a wonderful island in the Caribbean....but Swansea is still the best place.
Wed Nov 1 08:48:50 2006

Kevin, Toronto
Grew up in Swansea and left in my mid 20s. When I return for visits, my best times are going around the Gower, drink pints in pubs whether they be local or downtown and just walking around Swansea market. Did someone say "Custard slices!!". It's all part of the same experience to me of getting the smells and sounds of Swansea in my head again. I think my soul still lives there because every time I go there, I'm home.
Tue Oct 31 08:50:44 2006

Debra Samuel, Perth, Australia
I was born in Swansea and lived around the Mumbles area went to Newton Primary and then Bishopston Comp. Dad got job out here so that is why we left. Went back las Aug 05 and it felt like I had never left. Love it. Miss those faggots and mushy peas!!
Fri Oct 27 15:04:29 2006

Caleb from Austin, Texas
Spent the best three years of my life in your wonderful little city. I never felt like a stranger in a strange place for one minute and looking back, I dont think i stopped smiling and laughing the whole time. I`ve even got my friends in the states saying "MUSH". Planning on coming back real soon to see Mr Trundle perform some magic for the super Swans.
Thu Oct 26 08:45:43 2006

María Revuelto from Spain
Well, what can I say that another person didn't say before? I was studying in Swansea last year like exchange student and...oh my God, it was amazing. I miss sooooooo much living there, the beach, the people, the Welsh accent...I enjoyed so much, I'm gonna visit my friends in November, and I can't wait, I'm looking forward it. If ur thinking of studying in Swansea, dont think it, just do it. Trust me. xxx María from Madrid
Fri Oct 20 10:07:13 2006

Colin Arthurs Jakarta jack

Miss the old place. Never appreciated it growing up but now view every opportunity to visit as heaven sent. Theres nowhere quite like home.

Anyone remember Cwmbwrla boys Renna and Dirt and Sid and Tab and Wally and all the others, George pub, macarbe/morgue cafe in mansell street, and countless bands in Patti, and teachers training college. Canoldre youth club and Man's first outings? Trouble in Skewen Legion. Caswell bay sleep overs and Redcliffe? Saint Benedicts blues bands. Jazz club Glanmor,Castle Gardens meets. Buccaneer, Park Hotel, Tenby scrumpty bar, Prince of Wales, Griffin, and Hank and the boys! West Cross country club, and Amandas, Top Rank and Small Faces, Yog Jok to Porthcawl, and the Aberavon Festivals in Afan Lido, complete with Pink Floyd, Yes, and even Captain Beefheart. Those were the days!
Mon Oct 16 11:02:42 2006

Gareth, Swansea
Swansea is ok, it's the surronding area that makes it what it is. I'm a downhill mountain biker, and this is the best location to be in. All the tracks are a min of 40 minutes away. Perfect. I came to uni here and have never left because of this. It also houses one of the best alternative scene. The music electronic music scene has died though, but the live music scene just get better and better
Tue Oct 10 09:33:23 2006

Darren - Bristol
I lived in Swansea for 4 years, moved back to Bristol and oh how i miss Swansea, some of the best people around, so down to earth and very laid back with nothing too much trouble. The Mumbles is the best place to be!
Mon Sep 25 08:55:23 2006

Laura Cole from Abergavenny
Just about to start my second year in swansea uni and I can't wait to get back! The uni itself is brilliant! You feel apart of a community. I miss the beautiful beaches, Singleton Park, the nightlife and most of all the friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Our summer ball was held in Singleton Park and was amazing! We had rides, live performances and loads of food and drink! Perfect!
Mon Sep 11 10:01:10 2006

Andre, Paris
In three weeks time, going to Swansea for Uni 1 yr post-grad program. First timer to UK as well. My instinct urged me to choose Swansea Uni among many choices. After reading the lovely comments here, I am reassured that it's gonna be an awesome year in Swansea. I can't wait anymore to see what you guys have described here. Very unlikely I won't regret not taking the priviliged offer from China's top Uni in Beijing in favour to live in Swansea.
Mon Sep 4 08:55:41 2006

Carole of Swansea
I can't understand why time and people have changed so much to when I was a teenager, around 1950, I would go out on my own in the evening, but today at the age of 69 I am afraid to go anywhere. It's not safe for one to even go shopping. I sit and wonder to myself, what has caused the world to change for the worse? Will we ever feel safe again? What do you people who read my comment think?
Tue Aug 29 16:28:43 2006

Ant from Carmarthenshire

I left Swansea this year for the wilds of Carmarthenshire - best decision I ever made. Swansea is a fairly ugly, haphazard, dirty, provincially-minded and reactionary little town which, for some unknown reason, thinks it might actually be special.

Swansea's cultural contributions include; Wind street and the Kingsway, surprisingly characterless pubs, only one decent restaurant, and a dead, end of pier feel, to the seafront. Gower beaches are nice though.

Tue Aug 29 15:27:53 2006

Kate from Swansea
I like Swansea and the Gower but my favourite place is the Morfa Shopping Park, I'm always there since it opened. I've lived here since I was born and have never moved out of Winchwen.
Tue Aug 29 11:14:30 2006

Pyjamas, Ireland
Good solid advice on this page, moving to wales in the next few week for college. I thought that Swansea was quite a depressing place, there may be life in the old dog yet!
Fri Aug 25 08:46:49 2006

Rebecca, Sydney Australia
Everthing is so accessible, interesting history, lots of great pubs and lovely beaches. The weather is much more my thing than here. Gorgeous people...miss it loads! Can't wait to see it again.
Thu Aug 24 08:48:38 2006

jakk wiltshire
My extended family live in Swansea, and I have never lived there. A lot of my family grew up there like my mum, and I only go to Swansea a few times a year if lucky. Those few times are when I remember what its like to feel at home, this is a very special city, and should be capital of Wales! lol
Wed Aug 23 09:28:30 2006

Alan Swansea
Born and bred in Swansea. Love this beautiful ugly old town. My working commitments meant I have stayed in most places in the UK, and on my return always glad to see the viaduct in Landore, I know I'm home then.

Great local pubs too for instance the Manselton Hotel, great company , food and lager. Thriving golf society as well. Try the Landore Social Club on the weekend well worth a visit.
Mon Aug 14 09:34:51 2006

Ren, Kent
I have just left Swansea to start a new life in England. Swansea will always hold a special place in my heart - the place and the people were always good to me.
Mon Aug 14 09:26:55 2006

Fran from North London
I lived in Gorseinon - near Garden Village via a lovely little lane which took us into the bottom of Gorseinon - for 13 years and Grovesend for 4, then moved to London many years ago. It's strange but I get homesick for Gorseinon and Swansea quite often.
Wed Aug 9 14:49:02 2006

Neill Evans from Swansea
I have just seen off a 19 stone Russian from the bus station. His last words "Swansea werry wonderful place" Did I detect a small tear in the corner of his eye! Swansea weaves its magic again
Mon Aug 7 14:54:14 2006

Jaz from Gowerton
Moved here last year. I love it. The beach, the National Pool, the nightlife. The people are great. Best thing of all are the jam splits from the market. Singleton Park is great. Monkey Bar is great. Peppers Bistro in Mumbles is great. They have good service / great food / cheap / and massive portions. Try the full Welsh breakfast - lovely. The only downsides to Swansea... the roads are a mess - I still can't get over how many potholes / drains there are. It definitely rains more here.
Mon Aug 7 10:33:29 2006

Huwie, Killay
Moved to Swansea from Mid-Wales in 1993 to study at the university and have never looked back since, just love living in Swansea, love everything about this great city. My mother and friends also love to visit and really love this beautiful part of Wales.
Mon Aug 7 10:32:10 2006

Mat Tossell, Hove end of Brighton
The only place I call home is Swansea, although I wasn't born there, this is the only and only place; where I'm so relaxed, happy and settled. I have been living in Hove in the South East for nearly three years and have been away from home for about nearly six years (had a 3 year stay in Nottingham prior etc and hated it) ... Anyways, I miss the place, my old friends, my beloved Swansea City, the panoramic views from Mumbles and the Gower, city life and a lot nearer to my family in Bridgend ...Shall I continue?? I call it my spiritual home and no matter where I will be, Swansea is the best for me.
Mon Aug 7 10:16:59 2006

Zac from Swansea
The Mumbles is awesome, everything about it, especially the fishing around Swansea...
Fri Aug 4 10:46:38 2006

Sean Handley, Swansea
I came to Swansea University in 2004 and I think it was the best decision of my life. The beautiful beaches, friendly people, night life and that fresh sea air. You can't beat walking up to Mumbles along the prom on a sunny day... Nowhere else will ever feel like home!
Wed Jul 26 09:18:49 2006

Hannah Couch - Watford
i just love everything about Swansea. Joes Ice cream.. the beaches.. the mumbles..
Tue Jul 25 09:00:02 2006

C Tollet from Staffordshire
I miss my beautiful hometown sooo very much I could weep.
Thu Jul 20 15:06:06 2006

Emma. Swansea
I have lived in swansea all my life and absolutely love it, along with some of the most amazing beaches in the world, the people are fantasticly friendly!!! It certainly is the best place to be...and i know that i will never leave!!!!
Tue Jul 18 16:07:44 2006

Kat Marson, Newbury
I've just finished uni in Swansea and I already miss it. Can't beat the summer on the beach or the nights out in town and the people are always so friendly! Will definitely be going back as often as possible to visit!
Fri Jun 23 13:30:09 2006

Naren, Edinburgh
Lovely city, Lovely people, Lovely beaches, close to everything you wish for, mountains, sea and rural scenic wales; taste for city life if you are up for it Worth spending some time, even a life!!
Tue Jun 13 08:47:24 2006

Aris Sidiropoulos Thessaloniki
I was in swansea during 2003-2004.It was a fantastic year..i made new friends like rhian and angelos,and i have plenty of fun with my roomates nick and pipo..the swansea beach is very beautiful and it reminds me the one we have in greece known as "elia beach"..i hope i will return some time and have fun at the australasian bar which i love!!
Mon Jun 5 12:24:57 2006

Emily from Swansea
Well what else can I say that sums swansea up more than all the other comments. Just that there's no ice cream better then joe's, there's no scenery better than the Gower, there's no footie team better than city :P and there are definatley no people like the Jacks!!!!!!! Swansea is my home and always will be. The people here are madheads :P and always will be. You've gotta love it!!!! Best place in the world!!!!!
Mon May 22 10:17:39 2006

Gerry Walsh - Constitution Hill
Came here from Southern England last September - best move I've made and I've been round the world a few times. I live at the top of Constitution Hill and have views of the Bay and Mumbles - views to die for. People are friendly and actually talk to me, doesn't happen everywhere in the world. Not too sure about pronouncing place names though! Think I'll go to the beach in a minute. Eat your heart out if you don't live in Swansea.
Wed May 10 14:10:20 2006

Al, Birmingham
It seems a lot of folk who move away from Swansea do so to seek their fortune. I'm doin just that, so when I return to Swansea I can lead the more comfortable existance that all Gower folk have. Once ur in a city environment u appreciate what the sea does for u...escapism...look forward to seein the cliffs again, and aint no place better to get drunk and messy... The surf life is the only life, forget anywhere else...swansea is the place for me.
Tue May 9 12:06:53 2006

Paul from Brisbane Australia
My memories? The power cuts of the early seventies, my elder cousins smuggled me into the Spinning Wheel in Sketty Park where I had my first beer at 14. No one noticed through the candlelight. Tiffany's and The Surf House in Mumbles. On the mitch from Penlan School making my way to my Nan's in Bonymaen. She never told my parents. Faggots from Macphersons. Peter Jones cafe with its black fishy wallpaper and squashy tomato sauce. I live in a beautiful city in Queensland with glorious beaches and weather with my English wife and Australian children. When the train pulls out of High Street Station my hea! rt breaks. God bless my beautiful home town.
Fri May 5 12:16:22 2006

Sharon Garcia from Easton, Mass. USA
The reason why I love Swansea is because its the best of both worlds. I stayed there last year and will be going back this August. I stayed at the Marriott and got to look out my window every morning at Swansea Bay. It was simply breathtaking. When I got bored with all the scenery, I would walk over to the Quadrant Centre and eat out at an outdoor cafe. The people in Swansea are so friendly. I met many on the busses when I took some day trips. They would love to talk with me as other people eagerly waited their turn. I felt as if I were a movie star. Nobody ever turned their backs on me if I needed directions to get somewhere. In Swansea the people are very honest. If you leave a tip at the counter of a restaurant the person at the counter would come and tell you that you left your money. You would have to explain to them that it was a tip. This is so different from the US where they literally have their hands out waiting for the tip, so to speak. I would love to live there and it would be in one of those white apartment houses near the marina with the balconies. I would never tire of Swansea and its scenery. When I'm there, I'm relaxed and calm and its nice to get away from the rush that we experience in the US.
Fri May 5 08:54:42 2006

GILLIAN OWEN MULHOLLAND MEMPHIS T.N
I left home fifteeen years ago and travelled the world, and nothing compares to Mumbles. To the people and beauty of Mumbles I take my children back every year in June through July. They love to eat fish & chips at dick bartons, joes ice cream and cockles and Welsh cakes in Swansea market. I LOVE AND MISS MY HOME. I will be back soon.
Fri Apr 28 14:30:05 2006

Nikki Lewis
Lived in Swansea all my life and now in Uni in Stoke on Trent! Miss the sea sooooo much its unreal and the people are nice here but not a patch on swansea folk!
Can't wait to come home for the summer to see all those hot surfers, enjoy the beach parties with friends and see some live music at the Uplands Tavern.
Thu Apr 27 10:00:19 2006

Paul from Brisbane Australia
My memories? The power cuts of the early seventies, my elder cousins smuggled me into the Spinning Wheel in Sketty Park where I had my first beer at 14. No one noticed through the candlelight. Tiffany's and The Surf House in Mumbles. On the mitch from Penlan School making my way to my Nan's in Bonymaen. She never told my parents.
Faggots from Macphersons. Peter Jones cafe with its black fishy wallpaper and squashy tomato sauce.
I live in a beautiful city in Queensland with glorious beaches and weather with my English wife and Australian children. When the train pulls out of High Street Station my hea! rt breaks. God bless my beautiful home town.
Fri Apr 21 10:27:30 2006

D Mayals
Swansea is an amazing place to live. My partner lives in Llanelli and told me that if I didnt move down there then it would over which it is. I would never leave Swansea not for anyone, when I'm away from here I feel lost and so alone everything thing and everyone is perfect, people are always willing to help and listen there isnt another town quite like Swansea and there never will be.
Tue Apr 11 09:45:03 2006

Sophie From Gorseinon
Swansea is an awsome place to live ive lived here all my life and thats 15 yrs. I love mumbles and eating joes icecream on a sunday!!
Thu Mar 23 15:16:10 2006

michelle price morriston
I came to swansea 5 years ago to start nurse training from the ebbw valley. Its such a beautiful place lots to do and see and the people aint half bad, hey im set to marry one of them!! When i was younger i always dreamed of living in swansea and am now happy to b living my dream although im not living in mumbles yet i will make a point of it in a few years time lol
Thu Mar 23 14:14:02 2006

Liam from Swansea
I love swansea beer festival's in singleton park ... what more is there to say..
Tue Mar 21 15:06:44 2006

Allyson - Gorseinon
Moved away from Swansea in 1990 to Ireland missed Swansea so much I kept returning on the ferry. Eventually I didnt go back. Swansea is still the same and the saying is to be born Welsh is to be born with poetry in your heart and music in your soul , I'm so glad to be home! Thanks
Sat Mar 18 15:06:21 2006

Phil Evans from Rhondda
I came to Swansea for Uni in 1999 where I met a beautiful Bridgend girl, and now we've bought a house here, got engaged on Caswell Bay and will soon be getting married here! We love everything about Swansea, in particular the beaches and the fantastic nightlife. Couldn't imagine a better place to live and start a family!
Mon Mar 13 13:19:54 2006

Christopher Clemson from Kent
I visited Swansea to check out the University and since then ive been gagging to get back; the entire city is full of the most friendly people, and i think spending the next three years of my life there is not only smart but nessisary.
Tue Feb 28 01:15:54 2006

vicki swansea
swansea is where i live and i love it love going clubbing jumpin jaks night club as got to be the best night club but like going to all pups in wine st
Sun Feb 26 10:38:50 2006

Dai Hewison from Calgary, Canada
When I was in Swansea on the Summer of 2005, I felt as if I was finally home. I was born here in Canada but my parents and grandparents all came from Swansea so I feel more attached to Wales and Swansea then I am here at home. The best part of Swansea I have to say is the people they are so freidly towards you, unlike the ones in Cardiff. Everywhere I went in Swansea I felt welcome almost as if I was a Jack myself. The things you can see in Swansea is endless from Dylan Thomas Square in the Maria to the Peir in Mumbles everywhere you turn there is a kind of beauty following you like a small dog. I can't wait to return to Swansea so I can have the entire feeling of belonging again. Swansea till I die!! Go Whites Go!! Go Ospreys too!!
Fri Feb 24 15:38:14 2006

Lilian Correia - Brazil
The best thing in Wales is Swansea, I lived there for a year and it was the best year in my life, I made a lots of friend and my host family was the best in the world! There I use to go to the beaches, and walk from town to Mumbles! I used to live there with Lizz, but I had to change to dunvant, but it was the best part of my life in Swansea....I hope to go there again!And I tell everyone to go to Swansea....it is gorgeous!
Fri Feb 24 13:29:36 2006

Ray Cameron Eugene, Or, Usa
Sir, The last time I was in Swansea was in January 1941 and I enjoyed it for a change from the sea. I found the people of the best and I often ment to visit again but... Sincerely RCC
Wed Feb 22 00:08:38 2006

Allie Szaluta, Port Washington NY
My fav singer is from Swansea - Bonnie Tyler. I like her and her voice she has a lot of energy, Bonnie I love ya!
Wed Feb 15 21:36:24 2006

Greta - Germany
I lived and worked in Swansea for about nine months. I probably had one of the best times of my life! And I'll be coming back, I promise! Thank you very much for feeling so very welcome! Love you lots!
Sat Feb 4 13:36:58 2006

Louisa Howells Swansea
I love Swansea its my home town,I would never ever leave this place. Its got everything you need except from the sunshine. LOL Wind St and all the clubs on the Kingsway are the best, Time and Envy all the way!

My favourite part about Swansea is the Gower,its beautiful, also I am one of the biggest Swansea football fans, I'll follow Swansea till I die,come on boys you can do it! If we play Cardiff well hammer them. Swansea City all the way!! If anyone is thinking of visting Swansea visit the Gower and get out clubbing I recomend it! MWAH!!! XXXX Louisa
Thu Feb 2 16:40:19 2006

Brian Hudson - Fairfield, Ohio
I love Swansea, my mothers home town; and have always felt like it was my home. From Townhill to the beach, how could you not feel like you belong there, I'll be back this year 2006...Cymru am byth!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mon Jan 30 09:48:18 2006

Nigel Couch - Canada
Swansea will always be home. Miss Three Cliffs and the Gower beaches. Joe's Ice Cream, Summer at Caswell.
Sat Jan 28 16:37:23 2006

Catherine Mayes(Ystrad)
I do like Swansea though all the shops are brill! Seriously go there to shop and you won't leave empty handed...
Tue Jan 24 21:29:14 2006

Hannah G- from New Zealand
I have never been to Swansea, or even the UK for a fact but it looks like a real beautiful place. One day i'll go and see that :D
Thu Jan 19 01:40:43 2006

Danielle, Gowerton
I will be leaving Swansea to pursue a career in New York, but it's so hard to leave the most beautiful city in the world. There is no beach in the world like Crawley Woods and no other town, in my experience, has had such pleasant and neigbourly people. I love my home!!!
Wed Jan 18 13:15:40 2006

Fede from Italy
Hello craaaazy town...the twin town...I spent one year in 1999 in Handrefoelan student village...amazing crazy lovely... anybody remember me??? Barman in the Pub on the Pond... I miss you so much Love...Fed
Sat Jan 14 20:10:33 2006

Danz Swansea
I <3 Swansea too bits I've lived here all my life(15 years lol) and believe it or not I never go out of the city for holidays. I always end up down the Gower usually down Port Eynon. Swansea is the best place to grow up. I live in the Uplands and its excellent because I have 2 parks literally right next door to me - Brynmill Park and Singleton Park it's awesome here because the city centre is only a short walk away also! Best part about it is even if I don't have a car to get to the Gower there's is a direct bus route there. Abertawe a Gwyr a Mwmbwls am byth!!!!!
Mon Jan 2 01:01:53 2006

Elaine Clement-Schiller, Germany
Left Swansea over 35 yrs ago yet it´s still home to me. Waiting for the coach at Heathrow to whisk me down the M4 always a friendly soul on board eager for a chat. Just clicking into the accent makes me feel happy. Non-stop chat all the way as if distant friends. Suddenely the beautiful view of Por Talbot looming up in the distance. It won´t be long now. How many times have I done this journey yet it never fails to move me.

My first port of call is to go with an old school friend for a brisk walk around Langland to Caswell. Nothing can beat those views. Then up the mountains behind Morriston hospital where the views are so spectacular it´s simply breathtaking. The bleating of the sheep and then that pure silence. It´s off then to felindre for a walk around the lake with it´s age-old gnarled oak trees. Ancient woods so beautiful.

In contrast it has to Wind St to soak up the free and easy night life. Girls with next-to-nothing clothese on (they surely must freeze) but simply desperate for a good night out and all that laughter. It´s so infectious. I just love it and I so miss it.

Feeling totally recharged I head beack to my second home. Always sad to leave but always looking forward to my return journey to soulmate Swansea.
Tue Dec 13 10:00:06 2005

lorraine ellis, kent
Where do i start, what a beautiful city, such friendly people, beautiful beaches and the mountains, i am proud to be WELSH and i miss being where i still call home... and i definately miss my rissoles!!!!
Thu Dec 8 15:23:26 2005

Stuart / Llanelli
Swansea is awsome, I live in Llanelli but I'm always in Swansea.
Wed Dec 7 12:12:08 2005

John Dennis, Doha, Qatar
I miss Swansea having been working in the Middle East/Malaysia these past 18 years and now back to Qatar, there is no place like home - Abertawe, lucky Qatar has several Jacks working here.
Tue Dec 6 09:12:14 2005

Catherine Mayes (Ystrad)
Oi mush! Swansea is da b-e-s-t! Its awswn and full ov shops lk u know wateva! Its cool and chavtastic lk! Am I bovvverd? bovvverd no bovvverd? Swansea man Swansea!!!!!!!Way shop at Swansea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mon Dec 5 12:15:27 2005

Jason Williams (Swansea)
Swansea you either love it or you don't and I lived here all my life, and I Loves it Mush.
Sun Dec 4 00:44:58 2005

Sarah Orig from Aberdare
I'm in Swansea 4 uni, been the best year n half so far n still gonna be here til 2008! I love it here it amazing!
Tue Nov 29 17:44:17 2005

Alun E Davies ,Manselton
Work in London home to Swansea Mumbles the Gower weekends how lucky can a person be.
Fri Nov 25 11:37:06 2005

Gemma - Newcastle
I have only just moved away from Swansea (6months) It is great up north but nothing compares to warm suuny days down Tor Bay and a brisk walk down Rhosilli in the winter. Miss it!
Fri Nov 18 18:44:44 2005

jemmajimjam @ Gower
where would we all be without good ole swansea!!!!! now is its best time! The christmas lights are about to be turned on!!! Wouldnt be christmas shopping in swansea without the dec's n lights!!
Thu Nov 17 13:14:32 2005

Mitch California
Swansea I miss you shall return again a.s.a.p.
Tue Nov 8 19:18:53 2005

Max, Athens
I went to Swansea University, 28 years ago. My friends from home (Hertfordshire) went to different universities from Canterbury to Newcastle, but of all of us, I am the only one who still has strong links with the town I studied in. Why? The people are so warm and friendly that in my time there, a lot of the best friends I made were people from the town, rather than other students, and we remain friends to this day. This is pretty wel unique in my opinion. If I ever move back to the UK, this is where I will choose to live.
Fri Nov 4 20:13:28 2005

me from london
swansea - party capital of wales!!!
Thu Nov 3 13:58:31 2005

Jay Bee
I am starting my second year of uni in London and I'm already missing being back in Swansea. Being in London makes me realise how nice and friendly everyone is. I thought I'd never miss it. I know now,I love.
Thu Nov 3 12:02:27 2005

Steph from Swansea
I'm in St Andrews at the moment as I've just gone off to uni and I miss Swansea and it's people so much. Swansea is my home and where my heart lies, it's beautiful and I couldn't ask for a more amazing place! I love you Swansea!!!! XXXXXX
Fri Oct 28 21:02:48 2005

Terry Townend Swansea
'Now as I was young and easy under the apple boughs'... I wish I was around in Dylans Swansea.
Tue Oct 25 19:42:57 2005

Adam Hackman from Iowa, USA
I spent a study abroad at Swansea and I really enjoyed my time there. Swansea as whole, it's people, it's culture, it's night life, it's location, is really just wonderfully. I am planning on bring my mother to Swansea on trip to the UK sometime soon, she simple has to see it. I don't miss really taking the bus to Uni from the Henderfolian, Student Villange but well I would gladly walk in a Welsh rain again just for the fun of it.
Tue Oct 25 07:18:41 2005

Jen, Exeter
I absolutely love Swansea! Its such a great place - especially Verdis, which serves the best ice cream ever!!! I'm so lucky to have chosen a university in such a wonderful location. The Mumbles, The Gower, and the Brecon Beacons - all near by, who could ask for more????? Swansea is brilliant!!!! And Swansea itself, has such a friendly atmosphere. Swansea rocks!
Mon Oct 24 09:13:05 2005

Ximena - Los Angeles, California
I lived in Swansea for 9 months and went to the University (Uni) which has beach front location. I lived in the Student Village (about 20 minutes north west from Uni) and met very wonderful people. Although it was cold most of the time, when Spring time roll around it was so beautiful! I love all the shades of green, I love the smell of wet soil, and I love how fast the clouds would travel. It felt like if I could just catch one I could travel around the world in an instant. I miss it. I can't wait to go back and I'm already plannning my trip there.
Thu Oct 20 00:34:22 2005

Nick, London
Say what you like about any places west of Cardiff, but Swansea has a really special charm and always stays in your heart. You only appreciate the area once you've moved away and I'm definitely moving back there! Up the Swans!!
Mon Oct 17 09:31:37 2005

Jacqueline Morgan (Peniel)
I rekon that Swansea have got really good surf shops and lots of other great shops! xx
Tue Oct 11 18:50:47 2005

Jo, Swansea
What can I say different to all the lovely comments above, except its my home, I love it could never leave Swansea.
Sun Oct 9 16:06:02 2005

Lyd - Preston
I love Swansea and in fact the whole of Wales, the accent is just lovely and I especially like Caswell and Langland beaches. I am interested very much in learning Welsh and have been teaching myself for 2 years.
Sun Oct 2 19:42:40 2005

Marian Gips - nee Miners Arnhem Holland
After more than 40 years in Holland, Swansea has a special place in my heart born and brought up in Cwmdu.
Fri Sep 30 15:04:53 2005

Andrew Morgan - Swansea
Cardiff... Swansea should be the capital of Wales... You build what you like in Cardiff, but you cannot compete with the natural beauty that is Swansea & Gower.
Thu Sep 29 14:54:45 2005

Connie Tredegar
I love a night out on the town in Swansea, its always a fab night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sun Sep 25 16:18:56 2005

Elizabeth from South Australia
Been away 35 years and still call Swansea home. Last visited Oct 2004 - stayed in Uplands, visited family in Penclawdd and Ammanford. Wonderful beaches, glorious views, clean, fresh air. Pennard cliffs just walking to blow the cobwebs away, summers spent on Langland Beach. Cockles at Swansea market.Christmas just not the same spent on the beach! Abertawe am Byth!!!
Thu Sep 22 08:24:40 2005

Andrew Morgan - Swansea
Having worked in an industry that always entailed working away both nationaly and internatinaly, I have seen what is on offer, and there is simply nothing on offer that beats the 'Eden' we call home, beautiful Swansea and Gower.
Wed Sep 21 12:00:11 2005

Kathy Lawson from the core of the world (Llanelli)
Yeah...it really isnt a bad place at all!
Mon Sep 19 15:18:31 2005

sarah n , swansea
i love swansea, it is the best place in the world and ill never leave! i love it to much ;)
Mon Sep 12 14:52:28 2005

Donna Swansea
I love it !!!!!!!!! lived in london for eleven years great time BUT SWANSEA is soooo beautiful and friendly glad to be home gorgeous beaches FRESH AIR!.
Thu Sep 8 12:52:28 2005

durden dyffaty
I love the M4 road out of Swansea. It's like a breath of fresh air all the way to HQ - London
Tue Sep 6 01:09:03 2005

Juliana, Argentina
I lived and worked in Swansea for 3 months...I think its an amazing city, has a great night life, lovely places, lot of entreteinment...I love and miss Swansea alot! The only bad thing is the weather.
Mon Aug 29 15:36:39 2005

Rhodri from Osaka Japan
Swansea isn't the most cosmospolitan of cities, it probably isn't the prettiest city centre and arguably it doesn't have the sophistication of some other cities... But without a shadow of a doubt, we know how to party and enjoy. The people are friendly and would do anything for you. Whilst being sophisticated and cosmopolitan very often leads to an attitude of superiority and pretention, in Swansea, what you see is what you get. Swansea - don't ever change!!
Wed Aug 24 11:21:04 2005

Sarah - Cardiff
After living in Cardiff for 4 years, I still miss being able to grab a sandwich for lunch, cross Oystermouth Road and eat said sandwich on the beach. I love the Gower; so beautiful even on a windswept November day - walking through the pine forest at Witford onto the deserted beach. The town centre is somewhat sad now with a lot of the shops either empty or used as £ shops (David Evans as an example). I prefer Mumbles for a night out rather than the town; I am rather biased as I met my husband there. Going back to Swansea is like putting your feet into snug, warm slippers after spending a day wearing toe-crippling jimmy choos!
Sun Aug 21 21:59:27 2005

Jeff Evans
Living in exile in Bristol. I miss the beaches, nightlife and the parks. Sadly a lot of familiar faces have died but a part of me will always remember.
Sat Aug 13 23:39:10 2005

Georga from Swansea
Swansea is awesome when there is nice weather but it's always cool anyway!
Thu Aug 11 20:11:11 2005

Ben Williams (Devon)
Spent 4 amazing years at Swansea Institute in the Mount Pleasant area of the city studying for a degree and living in various student houses in the area. The Swansea locals were so friendly and hospitable to me and I miss the city every single day!

Monday nights spent at Time nightclub, Wednesdays at the Escape! Weekends spent surfing on the Gower and playing football on Swansea Bay when the tide was out!

Met a wonderful local girl from Waunarlwydd who I moved away from Swansea with when we graduated but since we split up I've had no reason to go back! The city and the people will stay with me for ever though.
Thu Aug 11 19:26:58 2005

Mark, Swansea
The Gower peninsular is truly a place of outstanding beauty. Great pubs and restaurants in the city. Where else would you get these two types of environments in the same place?
Sun Aug 7 00:39:04 2005

Cass from Ohio
Hi sweetness ,I love you more today than I ever did, kisses from Ohio welcome home.
Tue Aug 2 22:43:22 2005

Cristina from Italy
I spent one year as erasmus student in Swansea, I had the best time of my life. I remember the city, the student village, the people, the Mumbles and I am sure they will always be in my heart! I would love go back to Swansea one day!
Mon Jul 18 14:12:37 2005

Val Shaw-Lewis, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
My family and I moved to Calgary, AB, Canada 38 years ago from Killay, Swansea. We live near the ocean where the beaches and walks were exceptional. Over the years, I returned to Swansea on many an occasion and always left a piece of my heart behind everytime I returned to Canada.

My husband and I returned for a visit 2 years ago - this was my husband's first visit in 25 years. My husband was so excited when he could see Kilvey Hill as we travelled into Swansea on a National Express bus. Although he walked and visited many places that he remembered and enjoyed as a child and young man, he was rather shocked when he found the town center of Swansea disheartening, unkempt, rather dirty and dismal. He wondered what had happened to the beautiful gardens in Castle Square that these were now replaced by slabs of concrete.

To enjoy Swansea, I believe one has to venture to Mumbles and the Gower coastline, Singleton Park, Bishopston, Llangennith - places that bring many happy memories back to me of growing up in Swansea. The people of Swansea are very warm and hospitable but one has to say that about all Welsh people. On our return to Swansea two years ago, we spent two glorious weeks staying at a delightful hotel called The Wittenberg in Mumbles, now that was true Welsh hospitality.
Thu Jul 7 21:30:59 2005

Barbara from Clase
I love Swansea because the people are so friendly and very cooperative. Job wise it's fab because I am enjoying what I am doing. May God bless the people of Swansea.
Tue Jul 5 13:36:07 2005

Jim from Swansea living in Bristol
It's the best place to grow up ever, I always miss it, but going back for a week is long enough, I then get depressed because everyone I knew and loved there has left. Camping down the Gower in just a sleeping bag at Three Cliffs and Pwll du are just a few of my memories.
Tue Jul 5 13:29:59 2005

Libbs from Prague
Swansea rocks!!! I had a boyfriend there and he was the best!!! Love the Mumbles, beaches and the whole countryside! Everything is there...
Fri Jun 10 16:33:13 2005

James, Swansea
Swansea o Swansea o city said I standing on the north bank until the day I die take me to the Vetch field way down by the sea... where I can follow Swansea Swansea city!

I love Swansea!
Fri Jun 3 16:05:20 2005

Ellie-Ann from Sketty
Swansea is a very beautiful city. We have a lovely seaside on our coast and I love Mumbles! Joes ice-cream is the best and boy do I like it.
Fri Jun 3 13:36:55 2005

J Dunn , Swansea
Who wouldn't wanna live in Wales. It's got all the weather one could hope for, and you never know what's coming next. Rain, sleet, hail, sunshine, hurricanes. Welsh weather, best in the world.
Tue May 31 18:15:32 2005

Sandra from Bury in Lancashire
My dad was from Swansea and my family have spent some wonderful hols there. I miss my extended family who all live in Swansea. It is the nearest thing I have to a home town. I always feel I'm home when I go to Swansea and I miss it.
Tue May 17 14:24:34 2005

Paul Dale from Lymington
The extraordinary beauty of the Gower when my dearest then wife to be from Llanelly introduced me to her country, where she has now relocated to 'The Green grass of Home'.
God Bless you dearest Beryl.
Sun May 8 17:27:12 2005

Chris Duggan Swansea 'Jack' Home again
Having joined the Welsh Guards in 1970,I had to leave my beloved Swansea behind:-( and obviously, due to my service I could only come home occasionaly). During my 16 years in the army I saw active service in Northern Ireland, Cyprus, and the Falklands War, I know the true meaning of 'Heirieth' as Swansea was in my heart and soul. Upon leaving the Army, due to employment, I lived in London, but my heart was in Swansea. Each time I set out to visit 'the old town', as soon as I got over the 7 bridge any worries I had were left on 'the other side'. On the first sighting of Kilvey hill, my heart would race with the knowledge that 'I was home' it's a feeling that only those who have lived away from home can understand. In 1991 I moved back home, and I take full advantage of all the beauty and love that Swansea has. Utopia is a myth, Swansea is the closest to it. 'Abertawe am Byth'.
Fri May 6 10:44:56 2005

amy from swansea
I'm a born and bred Swansea girl living in Three Crosses. My favorite part of swansea is the summer and picking strawberries on Nicolston Farm, great fun eat as you pick and the strawberries are beautiful.
Sat Apr 30 16:06:27 2005

Karen Manchester
I was born and bred in Swansea and hate it when the summer comes as I wish I could be back spending sunny Sundays on Caswell or camping down 'genith. Swansea is a really brilliant place to grow up.
Thu Apr 28 12:44:32 2005

Mark - East Anglia
I've spent most of my time in Swansea and the Mumbles, there is nothing like a summers morning spent at the Mumbles with a long lunch time pint at the White Rose. Having worked for the RNLI all over Wales, the people from Swansea and the Mumbles is my first home and all the best looking girls come from Swansea. I can not wait to come home again in the summer.
Thu Apr 21 21:19:47 2005

Dai0hat
I have 4 months left in Swansea and we know they are going to good ones. Summer beach parties.
Sun Apr 17 20:55:16 2005

Pat Morris from Swansea
I have lived all my life in Swansea (60 years), I could not live anywhere else, as I would miss the warmth of the people living here, not to mention the beautiful scenery and beaches, which I can see from my living window.
Sun Apr 17 15:48:20 2005

Heather from Swansea
It has to be The Grand Theatre in Swansea centre. And its supposed to be haunted as well that makes it even more cool.
Fri Apr 15 15:52:16 2005

Martin (Wind St) Swansea
Moved to Swansea from A'ford 4 yrs ago best move ever, cool people, cool pubs/clubs, loads to do every night of the week, check out the comedy club, last Weds of the month @ the Grand theatre. Love walking to Mumbles along the beach in the summer. Nice.
Thu Apr 14 11:34:58 2005

Paul Swansea
Going down the Gower for a walk, especially in the summer is amazing.
Thu Apr 7 19:34:45 2005

Michelle from Swansea
I couldn't imagine living anywhere else!! We have it all but the weather (which I can live with). I love Swansea and all of its surroundings x.
Sat Apr 2 16:19:08 2005

Bob from Swansea
One of the best things about Swansea is that everybody returns,just milling around in pubs are amazing and gifted talented musicians from the the last couple of generations involved, and still interested and interesting passing on the myth of music and art. Many gifted musicians of this generation just milling around trying to do their thing, not conscious of fame but still playing as they please at a high standard. Everyone is friendly, everyone has time, views scenery, people wonderful and full of stories, encouragement and a sense of casualness as nothings really that important.
Mon Mar 28 16:06:10 2005

Patricia - Barbados
Swansea is a stunning place, the Gower, walking along the Mumbles,the city with the castle and of course Singleton Parc. I studied there from 1999-2000 and have since returned three times. The Welsh are extremely warm and hospitable and I always felt safe in the city. Swansea you're in my heart, see you in the summer :)
Sat Mar 26 12:39:56 2005

Ria from Greece, Athens
I lived and studied in Swansea for four years and although I could not see it right then these were the best years of my life! I miss it so much now, even the not so shiny weather... Swansea you will always be in my heart!
Fri Mar 25 13:23:28 2005

Wimberly - Mississippi USA
I am here on exchange and on my first day here, I fell in love with Swansea and her people. It is so gorgeous and the uni. is in a great location as well. The weather can be a bit dodgey, but it is sunny and warm today... so no complaints! Singleton Parc is also quite nice as well as the local churches. I think the ruins of a castle outside of the Quadrant add a nice touch. Since Swansea is a small town (in my perspective), it has a home feel to it and that you're not just one of the crowd. I am definitely coming back here to do some more schooling.
Love ya Cymru!
Sat Mar 19 14:59:41 2005

Beverley - Sketty
I feel so priviledged to live in this beautiful city of ours, we have some of the best coastline any where in the world. I am not in very good health but the view of the Mumbles lighthouse lifts me up. Swansea no finer place to be!
Sat Mar 19 11:30:31 2005

Chris Corbin from DeLand, Florida
Everything about the place is magnificent. The entire area is one of the most wonderful places I've ever visited. From the weather to the people to the natural and man made wonders, almost nowhere else compares to Swansea.
Thu Mar 17 23:39:02 2005

Mandi , Swansea
Swansea is in my heart as the place where you can relax on a warm summer day around Gower or the many beaches then in the night go mental in town. I've been to alot of places clubbing, never has it been as good or had the atmosphere of Swansea's Wind Street and Kingsway.
Mon Mar 14 11:17:45 2005

A. Churchill - Swansea
When I'm away from it, as many others, I miss it so much. That wild rugged beauty of the Gower which sometimes reveals a timeless prime evil charm more ancient than history itself. The friendly layed back west coast ways of the majority of locals is second to none. Swansea has a lot more to offer than many other places in Britain and it can be so underestimated. Love it and be proud to have it's presence coursing through your veins. Not that I'm bias in any way.
Fri Mar 11 14:06:51 2005

Bricey from Ynysforgan
I love living in Swansea. It's a great city, I love walking along Swansea Bay, feeding the ducks in Brynmill Park, fishing off the Mumbles Pier, eating cockles, and skateboarding in the skate park near the Leisure centre. Then finishing an average day off with a nice pint of Albright in my local public house.
Wed Feb 16 10:42:30 2005

Robinson - Coventry
Swansea! What a great place to be, I had a work visit for 18 days and this place is what can be the best definition of amazing... From the sweet and lovely accent, friendliness of it's people, this place is always in my heart I love you.
Sat Feb 12 11:09:21 2005

Denise Rayner from London
Generally people think London is where it's at and has it all... that is if you like grey skies, dirty streets, traffic jams and parking fines, being mugged - or even murdered.

Swansea is so beautiful and clean, it has the culture, the shops, friendly people and a town-like feel. Of course there are also the beautiful beaches and countryside. But most of all - Swansea has the love of my life - who I long to be with - with all my heart and soul. You know who you are!
Sat Feb 12 06:22:30 2005

Denise Rayner from London
Swansea has it all... a city with all the shops you could ever need, beautiful beaches that stretch for miles in every direction, countryside like heaven and people who are the friendliest on Earth. People think that London is the place to be - that is if you like traffic jams, parking fines, grey skies every day - and being mugged (or even murdered).
Sat Feb 12 06:14:14 2005

Pete Rogers, Swansea
Swansea is Wales' golden coastal city. It inspired me to become a photographer and videographer. If you'd like to see more pictures of the golden (and green!) city and county of Swansea you're more than welcome to drop in on my website at www.welshwales.co.uk
Tue Jan 25 12:30:21 2005

Alexei from Chile, South America
I lived three years in Swansea when I was a kid. I remember Mumbles and the sea side. There I read my first books. I long to go back and just walk around the city and the places I knew.
Tue Jan 18 18:55:45 2005

Tracy from Cardiff
I live in Cardiff, but Swansea will always be home, a place of true natural beauty, the Cinderella of Wales.
Sat Jan 8 18:30:47 2005

Steve Spencer
I love the Swansea ladies, best in the UK, best night out outside of Gosport.
Thu Dec 30 17:43:23 2004

Colin South Africa
It's been thirty years since leaving my home town and I still look upon it with great affection. I never miss an opportunity to visit family and friends but life has to go on. The hustle and bustle of the old Swansea, especially Union Street and the old market made Christmas shopping a wonderful experience.
Fri Dec 17 13:52:37 2004

Lynd, Devon
I love Swansea, the people. Since moving away from there I have been pining for Swansea. The people are so friendly and the city is so amazing. I now understand the song 'Green green grass of home'.
Thu Dec 2 13:31:34 2004

Amina Swansea
I've lived here all my life and I'd like to move away for job prospects and career development, but finding it really hard to leave the area.
Mon Nov 29 17:37:26 2004

Steph in Germany
I have a wonderful life in Germany but my heart will always be in Swansea, my birthplace. I miss the salt sea air, the rugged cliffs, the beautiful countryside, the warmth and friendliness of total strangers, the live music scene (check out "Swing Shift" when you are there) and of course my beloved family. Looking forward to Christmas at home this year.
Mon Nov 29 06:24:32 2004

Bill from Los Angeles
Swansea is a great city. Just the right size, with a great seaside personality. The marina area is as nice as any in California. The downtown area has a number of decent restaurants. Loads of gritty history and interesting finds.
Thu Nov 25 08:06:10 2004

Percy Germany.
Loved my visit to Swansea, the great welcome and friendly people. Thanks to the workers in the Swansea Market were I spent lots of time eating my way from stall to stall. The Swansea people are as hard working as ever, but still have time to chat and help anytime, love this city.
Percy
Sat Nov 6 04:44:51 2004

Nancy Gay from the USA
Wonderful 24 day visit. Found my Gran's birthcert. and my great-grandparents marriage certificate at the Parish Church of Llangyfelach and found Graig Road where she lived. Had Holy communion at the church. Met wonderful people again. Wish I was young and lived in Wales. Things are simpler there and people are kinder. You are blessed.
Wed Oct 20 02:02:26 2004

Claire from Sydney
Best place in the world! Best beaches. Home next week visiting mum in Llangennith, can't wait even with the weather currently here being 37 degrees and Swansea being 11.
Thu Oct 14 03:55:59 2004

Percy Germany
Just 8 days. Then its all Swansea for 10 days. Really looking forward to the old city. Be there soon. Percy
Wed Sep 22 07:03:47 2004

Marina from Torquay
I love Swansea,its shops. Bryn mill park. The warmth,and kindness of the locals. Everything about beautiful Swansea. I am going again in mid September. Really looking forward to it.
Thu Aug 26 23:18:57 2004

Kirsty from Newcastle upon Tyne
I love Swansea, well all of Wales actually, but Swansea and the Gower are my fav places on earth. I grew up near by and went to Swansea Uni. It was the best 3 years of my life!!! The beach a stones throw away from campus, a great atmosphere and a laid back, friendly cultural city, the famous mumbles mile and the beautiful Gower SSSI - you can't ask for more really - paradise!
Tue Aug 24 16:18:32 2004

Andrew - Swansea
I love Swansea. I love to drive around with my dog Tess and best mate Mike in my John Glen van. We meet all sorts of nice people fitting garage doors for them, they are all really friendly and make us cups of tea and things. They even give Tess biscuits, she loves that she tells me when we get back in the van.
Mon Aug 23 12:01:55 2004

Rees - Swansea
Hill End camp site in Llangenith is great fun, and I even tried learning how to surf! I also love the night life in Swansea; Wind street (full of trendy bars), and the Kingsway for a spot of heavy clubbing.
Fri Aug 6 20:27:30 2004

Richard M, Swansea
I love the Swans!! They are not doing to well at the moment but I'm sure that will change when the new stadium is finished. I can't wait!
Mon Aug 2 17:25:25 2004

Alex Roberts - Cardiff
I live in Cardiff but deep in my heart I love Swansea.
Sat Jul 31 16:51:10 2004

Carl Thomas from Gorseinon
The fantastic view of Three Cliffs Bay from my uncle's back garden.
Sat Jul 31 13:11:52 2004

Percy - Germany
Looking forward to my visit in Sept. miss the old city. and the friendly faces, hope to get some goood photos of it all. Will be on the look out for old friends and places. Percy
Sat Jul 31 05:30:19 2004

Lily - USA
My favourite place in Wales is Swansea. I have a friend there! Wales reminds me of places in Oregon.
Fri Jul 30 09:55:13 2004

Nancy Gay from the USA
How lucky to live in Wales. We will be visiting for our second time in about 6 weeks. My Gran and her ancestors were from the Swansea area and married in the Parish Church of Llangyfelsh in 1877. Can anyone tell me an easy way to find Graig Road as this is where they resided when my Gran was just a baby. Thanks.....
Sat Jul 24 00:56:32 2004

David, Llansamlet
Mumbles all the way! It's like the Brighton of Wales.
Fri Jul 9 15:27:11 2004

Rebecca - Pontarddulais
It must be its position - the city offers fantastic views over Swansea Bay and down to Mumbles. Go up to Townhill and look down on the city - it's like looking at a jigsaw all pieced together.
Mon Jul 5 14:55:49 2004

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