The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Swansea, Wales

The house in which the late Welsh poet Dylan Thomas was born and lived with his family for the first 23 years of his life. Enter Dylan Thomas Birthplace and you go back in time to when the Thomas family bought No 5 as a new house in 1914 just a few months before Dylan was born in the front bedroom. Soak up the atmosphere of the house in which he lived for 23 years and wrote two thirds of his published work The Dylan Thomas Birthplace is unique in that it allows you to stay in the house as a visitor. When you book the house you have exclusive use during your stay. The house has a growing reputation for introducing new literary and musical talent from both Wales and the rest of the world. The house is open for visiting every day from 10:30am to 4:30pm and the relaxed journey takes you through the beautifully restored rooms to give you an insight into life in the Edwardian era and a perfect starting point to discover just how Dylan was inspired by "...this sea-town..." Phoning or emailing ahead is advisable, as on occasion the house is utilised for overnight stays, dining experiences and other events which will mean the inability to carry out house visits at times where advertised. We do of course, apologise for any inconvenience which may be caused in these instances.

The Dylan Thomas Theatre is a thriving community theatre in the heart of the Maritime Cultural Quarter and SA1 Development area of Swansea. It is Swansea's only waterside theatre venue, home to the multi award-winning Swansea Little Theatre Company and also available for hire to visiting theatre companies and community groups . Swansea Little Theatre Company are a registered charity with a membership of over 150 actors and technicians, all working on a voluntary basis to provide a vibrant and varied theatre programme, while managing the building. The theatre itself recently underwent a major redevelopment to improve its facilities and access, following the award of a substantial Arts Council of Wales grant.

Breakout Swansea is Wales’s premier escape game. Immersed in teams of 2-6, you have 60 minutes to find the clues, solve the puzzles and (hopefully) Escape!

An escape room is a physical adventure game in which players are locked in a room and have to use elements of the room to solve a series of puzzles and escape within the set time limit. ​ After the initial briefing covering the general rules, a game master will show you to your room. Your group will enter and get acclimatised before the game master leaves you. Once the door is closed, a video introduction will play, introducing the room’s theme, storyline and giving you instructions on how to get started. ​ Your group will then begins exploring the room, looking for clues and solving puzzles and challenges to ultimately find the code to escape the room within the set time limit. You can ask for clues if you get stuck during the game and these will be displayed on the countdown monitor in the room.

Visit Wales’s Cygnet Gin Distillery in Swansea. See how Cygnet is distilled on site, through the unique and fascinating distillation process, using 12 different botanicals. Meet the distillers & see how the gin is created right in front of your very eyes from mixing the botanicals to it being bottled in the bottling room where it's then shipped all over the world... PLUS, get a taste of Cygnet too!

Free, family friendly Exhibition that chronicles the life, work and cultural context of Dylan Thomas, one of the most notable Welsh poets. Through an interactive timeline, audiovisual material and original worksheets, books and recordings, the 'Love the Words' exhibition celebrates Dylan's poetry, prose, radio broadcasts and film scripts. The Centre also runs a programme of activities throughout the year supporting the Exhibition, including creative writing workshops and free family events.

The Brangwyn's mix of neoclassical and Art Deco architecture coupled with the colourful British Empire Panels provide a striking setting to a range of events including concerts, conferences and weddings.

All Under One Roof.....Make waves in our fantastic family-friendly WATERPARK, featuring an exciting network of pools, rides and slides including the one-of-a-kind Boardrider. Visit ‘Play’ our aquatic themed interactive PLAY AREA which will keep young adventurers entertained for hours. Put your nerve to the test on our 30ft CLIMBING WALL.