Swansea Castle

The other reviews are true. It is a pretty small grounds with no inside access, and modern building have gone up all around. That said, what is left is pretty amazing. It survived war and still looks pretty dang decent! It made me smile when I was walking to it and the modern city opened up and there it was! Totally out of place (nowadays) but still standing in all its glory! Not somewhere I'd say to go out of your way to visit, but if you are in the area, stop by and take a look. It's free and open to the public!

Not too much still exists of this once imposing castle. A lot of work has been done in recent years to conserve both the historic castle and also attempts to rejuvenate the gardens in front with interesting fountains, a large screen and an amphitheatre like seating area.
Unfortunately being at the end of Wind St. which is full of bars and club's, it can be quite boisterous. As such it's best to time your visit to avoid the the hustle and bustle of revelers.

Brings back memories, used to go here all the time as a teenager.
Never really paid much attention to it.
Nice to see it now as an adult, and appreciate it more.
It is strange having a castle ruin in the middle of a city, but nice in a way with the old and new together.
Well worth a visit.

Very nice, it's a medium sized old castle. But good enough to visit with kids. Walkable from the high street. Nice lawn to sit and relax. Sometimes you can see gatherings like Queens Jubilee celebrations happening in the lawn. Good for childrens. 👍

For a defensive structure that’s almost a thousand years old, it’s reasonably well-preserved.
As per the signs outside, this is not the original castle or the remnants of one, it was intact re-constructed over a 100 years later - the original castle no longer exists.
Personally, I’m not sure when the grills in the window openings were fitted. While they may look old but are they actually a 1000 years old? I seriously doubt it.
As this is open to the public, there are no tickets at all, one can walk in anytime and admire the “defensive” structure.
Located in Castle Square, it’s adjacent to Wine Street, a street frequented by pub-goers. There are pubs and restaurants all around, including McDonald’s.
Try visiting this structure in the evenings when there are fewer cars on the road.

It's a small structure without any unique features. Can be seen within 5-10 minutes

Not much to see or do here honestly. The castle ruins themselves are fine. The massive BT building in the background is a bit of an eyesore. The fountain across the road is nice.

Nice ruins. You aren't allowed inside. But the space outside is great to sit and relax or have a picnic