Swansea Council’s indoor venues are welcoming people in from the bitter cold with a range of ways to be entertained or take part in sport and exercise.
From tennis to animal spotting and art to sports activities, Swansea has something to offer people of all ages whatever the weather.
Cllr Graham Thomas, Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Culture, Recreation and Tourism, said: “I’m delighted that our city can’t only offer outdoor attractions but also has indoor facilities to keep people entertained and fit whatever the weather. Every effort is made to keep these facilities open during freezing or snow conditions.”
People can keep warm and busy at Plantasia which reopens after its essential maintenance break on January 18 with an improved climate control system. As well as its plants, the hothouse is home to rare monkeys, giant insects, snakes and exotic birds.
The popular Animal Antics extravaganza returns to the attraction in February.
Visit www.plantasia.org or call 01792 474555 for further information and bookings.
Swansea Tennis Centre has indoor courts so you can keep warm and active whilst practicing your serve. Details are available at www.swansea.gov.uk/tenniscentre
And a wide range of sports and activities is available indoors at Active Swansea leisure centres across the city. A full list of what’s going on is available at www.swansea.gov.uk/juniorsport
The Glynn Vivian Art Gallery is offering free Saturday art classes for adults and children through to the end of March. Willie Doherty’s exhibition Buried continues until February 14 and Peter Finnemore’s recent acquisitions can be seen until February 7. Children’s art workshops take place throughout half term from Tuesday February 16 to Friday February 19. Call the Gallery on 01792 516900 to book your place.
The Sea Swansea exhibition at Swansea Museum is also ongoing and looks at the history of sailing as a recreational and semi-professional activity in Swansea. A sailing dinghy from Mumbles Yacht Club is among the features on display.
Early February will see the introduction of the new Skin Deep exhibition at the Museum- a display that tells the story of skin decoration through the ages.
The Dylan Thomas Centre has an exciting programme of events including poets in the bookshop and tasty treats in the bookshop and café and bar. A Holocaust Memorial Reading Workshop will be held at the attraction on January 23. Mel Kohlke from Swansea University will be leading a session which will discuss what ethical obligations and dilemmas Holocaust writing presents readers.
Full details of What’s On in Swansea now can be found at www.swansea.gov.uk/whatson
