The four-day Llanelli Festival of Walks offers a series of guided treks that meander through some of South Wales' most beautiful regions. Certain routes weave past Cyfarthfa Castle, others circle Oxwich Woods. There's plenty to explore so get your boots on...
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Jun 2013 (annual)
Carmarthenshire Rugby Union team Llanelli Scarlets welcome Magners League teams to the Parc y Scarlets stadium for the 2011/2012 season. Please visit the club's website for full details of all fixtures.
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Sep 2012 - May 2013 (annual)
Beach Break Live attracts students en masse from around the UK ready to party at Pembrey Country Park, near Llanelli. Around 10,000 students are set to have a ball in the sun, so if term has ended for you, get down there and join in the fun.
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Jun 2013 (annual)
Swansea's biggest and most successful nightclub comes out of the dark for a day in Singleton Park. The 11-hour Escape Into The Park festival features top dance music acts on the main stage and four genre-dedicated undercover arenas.
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Jun 2013 (annual)
The Egypt Centre houses the largest collection of Egyptian antiquities in Wales, with over 3500 objects from 4000BC to 500 AD. Its staff have some clout amongst Egyptologists, hosting lectures and advising others around the world.
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Daily; not Mon or Sun
Swansea City FC play their home matches at the Liberty Stadium. The Premier League runs between August and May and full fixture lists can be found on the club websites. Please note: games may be rearranged due to cup or television commitments.
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18 Aug 2012 - 19 May 2013 (annual)
Set among the hills of the lush Towy Valley, the National Botanic Garden of Wales makes a lovely day out for horticulturalists and families alike. Opened in 2000 it was the UK's first National Botanic Garden in over 200 years.
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Daily
Escape in Swansea remains one of the best clubs in Wales. There are three main rooms in this sizeable venue, each with a different vibe and a wide-ranging musical policy.
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Sat only
One of the largest indoor market centres in the UK, Swansea Market follows a tradition dating back to the 12th century. Its current incarnation was built in 1961 and is an excellent source of local produce, from flowers and fresh seafood to jewellery, arts and Welsh souvenirs.
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Daily; not Sun
The Swansea Festival of Music and the Arts brings orchestral concerts and intimate recitals to Swansea venues, including the Brangwyn Hall and the Grand Theatre. Visual art exhibitions, jazz, contemporary dance and a community music project complete the festival programme.
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Oct 2013 (annual)
It's not just the Scots who can don family tartans. If you're a Jones, Jenkins, Morgan or have any other Welsh surname, you'll probably find a tartan just for you at the Welsh Tartan Centre in Swansea. If a kilt is a step too far, pick up a natty tie or scarf instead.
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Daily; not Sun
St Mary's Church is the most striking of the religious buildings in Swansea city centre and embodies much of the city's history.
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Daily
Step back in time as you browse displays and galleries depicting Welsh life, landscape and resources at the National Waterfront Museum. Old industrial Swansea meets the new city at this converted dockside warehouse building in the Maritime Quarter.
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Daily
The annual Dylan Thomas Festival is held at the Dylan Thomas Centre and venues throughout Swansea. The event celebrates the work of the world-famous poet through readings, exhibitions, films and lectures.
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Oct - Nov 2013 (annual)
Discover the life and works of local writer Dylan Thomas at the Dylan Thomas Centre in Swansea's Maritime Quarter. Ponder over murals, watch the giant video wall depicting Thomas' life, and dip in to the regular programme of literary events.
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Daily
Mumbles Pier opened in 1898, built as a terminus for the Swansea to Mumbles Railway. It has since moved on from its sedate beginnings and houses all the "traditional" entertainment you'd expect from a British pier....chips, flashing arcade games, bowling and a pub included. It also has its own little beach, and rockpooling underneath the pier is popular in the summer.
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Daily
The Welsh Dairy Show, held at the United Counties Showground in Carmarthen, is a showcase for tasty cheese, fresh milk and a variety of wild and wonderful Welsh products. Sniff out some of the finest cheeses the UK has to offer.
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Oct 2013 (annual)
The Carmarthen Antiques and Collectors Fair draws enthusiasts and collectors to the United Counties Showground from all over the UK. Arrive early, bag a bargain and pick up interesting additions to house and home, from gramophone players to garden tools.
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Mar 2013 (various dates)
Covering 1000 acres of glorious parkland, Margam Country Park offers enough activities to keep the family happily occupied for a few days.
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Daily
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