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Swansea's position in gorgeous Swansea Bay and near an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the Gower Peninsula would be incentive enough to come.

On the other hand, Swansea offers a rich cultural past, one of the UK's biggest indoor markets, the castle remains, a gorgeous fishing hamlet, and lots of excellent shopping and restaurants without ever leaving the city.

Dylan Thomas, one of Swansea's most renowned sons, characterized his homeland as an "ugly, gorgeous city." Apart from Dylan Thomas's artifacts, recorded renditions of his work, including a reading by Hollywood star Richard Burton, best bring the poet's work to life.

Create your poetry using Thomas' words to channel your inner bard. There are also occasional special events, such as readings and book signings by visiting authors. No trip to the gift store would be complete without purchasing one of his poetry books and then reading it over a cup of tea in the café.

Swansea Market, Wales' most significant market, is crowded with 100 booths offering almost anything, including baked products, jewelry, DIY materials, hats, flowers, and cosmetics.

Try the Gower Salt Marsh lamb, Penclawdd cockles, or laverbread for an actual Swansea experience. Other foreign flavors include Chinese and Thai cuisine.

Three Cliffs Bay is approximately 10 miles from Swansea City Centre, yet it seems a world apart. The bay receives its name from a three-pointed rock near its eastern edge. The extended width of the beach, which is only accessible by walking down a sandy path, is never overcrowded.

Three Cliffs Bay has a natural and lush atmosphere due to the surrounding verdant hills filled with wildflowers and the meandering canal going into the sea. If sandcastles bore you, there are the remains of 13th-century Pennard Castle to explore, which also provide a stunning perspective of the bay.

The Egypt Centre's collection of approximately 5,000 Ancient Egyptian artifacts is a treasure mine of antiquities. The Egypt Centre and Swansea University collaborated to provide a plethora of knowledge on each piece, whether it's an amulet or a beautifully designed papyrus.

While you may not be able to take any of the treasures with you, there is a gift store where you may buy somewhat newer copies, such as children's toys and jewelry. Although the artifacts are precious, admittance is free.

Mumbles is a charming fishing town in contrast to busy Swansea. However, this isn't some lovely backwater: the peninsula on which Mumbles is located is home to Catherine Zeta-Jones' spectacular estate.

Mumbles include high-end stores, boutiques, and art galleries, and the "Mumbles Mile" offers nightlife. It provides some of the most fantastic seafood restaurants in the area, local chocolates, and world-class ice cream. Climb the slope to the spectacular remnants of Norman fortification, Oystermouth Castle, if you come in the spring or summer.

Liberty Stadium is a fantastic spot to see a Swansea City football match, an Ospreys rugby match, or any other events held at this 20,000-person capacity city facility. Take That, and Manic Street Preachers have both previously performed at the venue.

A behind-the-scenes tour takes you into the players' tunnel, changing room, dugout seats, and club store. For fish & chips, try the adjacent Rossi's Original. There's even a gluten-free version of the British classic.

The NWM uses interactive technology and imposing physical items to convey the narrative of Swansea's industrial and marine legacy in a stunning gallery environment.

Swansea is shown as a hotbed of invention and industrial prowess during the Industrial Revolution, with early models of steam engines, buggy-like autos, fragile airplanes, and steamships.