Timeline
14:55
Grab a coffee and a pastry at Duck & Dough. This café is open until 13:00 on Sundays and 15:00 on Saturdays, so arrive early to secure a seat before the afternoon rush.
15:55
Walk 17 minutes north-northwest to Cwmdonkin Park. This Victorian park was a favourite of Dylan Thomas. Stroll the paths and find a quiet bench to watch the sky change colour as the sun begins to set toward the southwest.
16:35
Stay put for the sunset at 16:35. The western view from the park offers a clear line to the horizon.
17:15
Head back towards the city centre. Walk 11 minutes to Noahs Yard. This Italian-inspired bar features earthy artwork, including an original Banksy. It opens at 4 PM, so you will arrive just in time for the evening atmosphere.
17:35
Walk 5 minutes to Hoogah for dinner. This warm, cosy café-bar serves excellent British and Italian food, with sourdough pizzas as a specialty. It is open until 23:00, giving you plenty of time to enjoy a meal.
Local tip
If you are visiting on a Monday, Noahs Yard hosts live jazz from 8:30 PM. Check the route back from Cwmdonkin Park to the city centre if you are unsure of the way.
Check before you go
- Duck & Dough closes at 13:00 on Sundays and 15:00 on weekdays. Arrive before then.
- Noahs Yard opens at 4 PM daily.
- Sunset is at 16:35 on 15 January.
Worth knowing
- Duck & Dough is open at 14:55 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).