Timeline
10:00
Start with a drink at Noahs Yard. The Italian-inspired atmosphere is cozy and earthy, featuring original artwork including a Banksy. It is a perfect spot to begin the afternoon with excellent coffee and a relaxed vibe.
10:20
Walk west to Cwmdonkin Park. This classic Victorian park is in the Uplands and was a favorite with Dylan Thomas. Several of his works were inspired here. Wander the grounds and soak in the literary history.
11:00
Head back towards the center for lunch at Hoogah. This warm and cosy café-bar serves excellent British and Italian food. Their sourdough pizzas are a speciality and a great way to refuel after the walk.
11:40
Finish with a sweet treat at Millefoglie. This authentic Italian café offers excellent coffee and desserts in bright, welcoming decor. It is the perfect end to a pleasant afternoon in Swansea.
Local tip
Noahs Yard and Hoogah are both a short walk from the Mansion House area. The walk to Cwmdonkin Park takes about 10 minutes west. Check opening hours for Noahs Yard (Mon-Thu 4PM-midnight, Fri Sat 4PM-3AM, Sun 4-11PM) as it opens in the late afternoon, but for a daytime start, Millefoglie (07:30-18:00) or Hoogah (10:00-23:00) are safer bets for early starts. Since this is a daytime plan, ensure you arrive at your first stop when it is open.
Check before you go
- Noahs Yard opens at 4PM on most days, so for a 10:00 start, consider starting at Hoogah (opens 10:00) or Millefoglie (opens 07:30) instead.
- Cwmdonkin Park is open to the public during daylight hours.
- Millefoglie closes at 18:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Swansea (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).