Swansea Market, Swansea (must see)
Swansea Market, located in the heart of Swansea city centre, stands as the largest indoor market in Wales. Its impressive steel and glass roof, featuring an arched portal frame, was designed by Percy Edwards and completed in 1960. This market, which replaced a previous structure destroyed in World War II bombing raids, is the fourth iteration to occupy the site over 200 years. The market鈥檚 history dates back to the Middle Ages, underscoring its long-standing role as a commercial hub in Swansea.
The market's diverse offerings include a wide range of stalls selling fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, fish, and clothes. Visitors can also enjoy various cafes and fast food options. Notably, Swansea Market is renowned for its local and continental delicacies, such as Welsh laverbread, Penclawdd cockles, Gower Saltmarsh lamb, and Welsh Black beef, alongside an assortment of continental cheeses.
Adjacent to the market is the Quadrant Shopping Centre, adding to the area's bustling commercial atmosphere. The market not only serves as a vital economic center but also as a cultural touchstone, reflecting Swansea鈥檚 rich culinary and historical traditions.
The market's diverse offerings include a wide range of stalls selling fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, fish, and clothes. Visitors can also enjoy various cafes and fast food options. Notably, Swansea Market is renowned for its local and continental delicacies, such as Welsh laverbread, Penclawdd cockles, Gower Saltmarsh lamb, and Welsh Black beef, alongside an assortment of continental cheeses.
Adjacent to the market is the Quadrant Shopping Centre, adding to the area's bustling commercial atmosphere. The market not only serves as a vital economic center but also as a cultural touchstone, reflecting Swansea鈥檚 rich culinary and historical traditions.
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Swansea Market on Map
Sight Name: Swansea Market
Sight Location: Swansea, Wales (See walking tours in Swansea)
Sight Type: Shopping
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Swansea, Wales (See walking tours in Swansea)
Sight Type: Shopping
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Swansea, Wales
Create Your Own Walk in Swansea
Creating your own self-guided walk in Swansea is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Dylan Thomas Trail
The Dylan Thomas Trail in Swansea is a captivating journey that celebrates the life and works of one of Wales' most famous literary figures. This trail guides visitors through a series of landmarks intimately connected to the poet and writer native of Swansea, providing a deep dive into the environments that influenced his work.
Starting at the Captain Cat Statue, this whimsical sculpture... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.1 Km or 2.5 Miles
Starting at the Captain Cat Statue, this whimsical sculpture... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.1 Km or 2.5 Miles
Swansea Introduction Walking Tour
Swansea, the city on the southwest coast of Wales, is the country's second-largest. Its original name in Welsh 鈥� Abertawe 鈥� means 'mouth of the Tawe' and hints at its geographic location and historical ties to the River Tawe.
The area's history dates back to ancient times when it was contested by early Welsh kingdoms. During the Viking Age, it became a significant trade... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
The area's history dates back to ancient times when it was contested by early Welsh kingdoms. During the Viking Age, it became a significant trade... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles