๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ Wales Trip Day 1: Swansea Slow Living
๐ From London Paddington to Swansea in just under 3 hours! While most Wales trips start in Cardiff, I headed straight to this coastal gem for some slow-living vibesโperfect for sunbathing and daydreaming. โ๏ธ๐ญ โค๏ธ Must-Visit Spots ๐ผ๏ธ Glynn Vivian Art Gallery (SA1 5DZ) ๐ *4-min walk from Swansea Station* ๐จ Closed Mondays โ A cultured start to your day! ๐ฐ Swansea Castle (SA1 1DW) โ๏ธ Medieval ruins (quick photo stop!) โช *Nearby church + mini-zoo (SA1 2AL) for families* ๐ฆ ๐๏ธ Swansea Museum (SA1 1SN) ๐พ Wales' oldest museum! Highlights: 1F: Swansea's history through photos 2F: Animal specimens + Egyptian room (with a mummy!) Statue of Dr. Griffith John (donated by Wuhan Union Hospital) ๐ Dylan Thomas Centre (SA1 1RR) โ๏ธ Tiny but charming โ Celebrates the Welsh poetโs life. Kid-friendly! โ๏ธ National Waterfront Museum (SA1 3RD) ๐ญ Wales' industrial innovations โ I caught Easter activities here! ๐ฃ Great for families. ๐ Swansea Bay ๐ช Best for sunny-day chilling โ Finally got my dose of British sunshine + sea views! ๐๐ด ๐ก Pro Tips Pack layers โ Welsh weather is unpredictable! ๐ฆ๏ธ Most museums are free entry ๐ Slow down and savor Swanseaโs small-town charm ๐ก #UKTravel #Wales #Swansea #SlowTravel #BritishSpring #EasterAdventures #HiddenGems
