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Indoor Things to Do in Swansea and Gower
British weather doesn't do refunds — but a rainy day in Swansea and Gower doesn't have to be a write-off. These attractions have indoor or all-weather areas, so the day stays fun whatever the sky does.
Museums & Galleries
9.3 mi from Swansea and Gower
1940s Swansea Bay
1940s Swansea is a museum dedicated to World War Two, where you can walk through a recreated 1940s street, watch wartime news reels, dress up in period clothing, and browse exhibit...
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27.3 mi from Swansea and Gower
Combe Martin Museum
Combe Martin Museum is a small, accredited local history museum and Tourist Information Point set over three floors, covering silver mining, maritime and farming heritage, village...
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Theme Parks
29 mi from Swansea and Gower
Heatherton World of Activities
Heatherton World of Activities is a large outdoor and indoor activity park near Tenby in Pembrokeshire, offering everything from the Dragon Slide, hedge maze and Tree Tops Trail to...
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Water Parks
12.1 mi from Swansea and Gower
Aquasplash Play Pool
Aquasplash Play Pool is a seasonal outdoor water play attraction at Aberavon, forming part of the wider Aberavon Leisure & Fitness Centre run by Celtic Leisure. It operates from la...
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Zoos & Wildlife
17.2 mi from Swansea and Gower
The British Bird of Prey Centre
The British Bird of Prey Centre is the UK's only attraction dedicated entirely to native British birds of prey, based near Llandyfaelog in Carmarthenshire. You'll watch owls, red k...
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Where to stay near Swansea and Gower
Places to stay within easy reach of these days out.
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Itineraries
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Worth knowing before you go
Rainy days are the busiest days at indoor attractions during school holidays — arriving at opening time beats the queues, and booking ahead is worth it for the big names.
See the full things to do in Swansea and Gower guide for every attraction in the area. Save your favourites to a free trip planner to build the week day by day.
Frequently asked questions
Are these attractions fully indoors?
Each one offers indoor or under-cover areas — some are fully indoors, others are mixed sites with enough shelter for a wet day. Attraction pages carry the detail.
What else is there to do in Swansea and Gower?
Beyond this list, popular days out nearby include Animal Park, Blackpill Lido and Egypt Centre — see the full things-to-do guide for everything within reach.
More ways to explore
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