Timeline
10:00
Start your walk in Brynmill Park, Swansea’s oldest park. The large swan lake sets a calm tone for the afternoon. It is a short, easy stroll from the city centre, placing you in the heart of the Uplands area where Dylan Thomas lived and wrote.
10:15
Walk to Ground Plant Based Coffee. This vegan café offers a cozy and intimate interior, perfect for a wholesome snack or a strong coffee. It is a quiet spot to pause and reflect on the literary history surrounding you.
10:35
Continue your walk to Cwmdonkin Park. This classic Victorian park was a favourite with Dylan Thomas, and several of his works were inspired here. Wander the paths and imagine the scenes that fueled his poetry.
11:00
End your afternoon at Hoogah. This warm and cosy café-bar serves excellent British and Italian food, with sourdough pizzas as a speciality. It is a comfortable place to settle in for a meal as the day winds down.
Local tip
Brynmill Park is Swansea's oldest park and is easily accessible from the city centre. The walk between these spots is short and pleasant, staying within the Uplands area.
Check before you go
- Ground Plant Based Coffee is open Tu-Fr 08:30-15:30, Mo 09:00-15:30, and Sa 09:30-14:30. Plan your visit within these hours.
- Hoogah is open daily from 10:00 to 23:00, so it is available for your evening meal.
Worth knowing
- Ground Plant Based Coffee is open at 10:15 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Swansea (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).