Open House brochure

Annual opportunity to see behind the scenes of Swansea’s most intriguing buildings – for free!

Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th September 2010

www.swanseaopenhouse.com www.tyagoredabertawe.com

Welcome to Tˆy Agored Abertawe Open House now in its seventh popular year Welcome to Ty Agored Abertawe Open House 2010, now in its seventh popular year!

Another year, another array of fine Swansea buildings for your delectation and delight on (let’s hope for) a fine September’s weekend.

As usual, we have an eclectic mix for you: welcome new visitors such as the young people’s Down to Earth Project at Murton; the recently opened Nick Holly Gallery in Swansea’s Exchange Building - how nice to see it coming back into cared-for use; the former Central Police Station back with us as Tapestri; next door, the beautiful Reading Room, now in use for Architectural Stained Glass; round the corner, the city’s famous ‘Ragged School’, brought to us via SwanseaSpirit; and, for sports car enthusiasts, racing cars and motorbikes in one of Britain’s leading autoeducation centres in Mount Pleasant.

Some old favourites are with us again The South Wales Evening Post, the Water Treatment Works and The Wave/ Swansea Sound, all of which are very popular and need pre-booking. There’s lots more.

There are a few absentees, some like Oystermouth Castle and St Mary’s Church, in the midst of building works and, yes, some victims of budgets and cuts. Sorry too that there is no bike ride this year but look out for Gower Cycling Week next week!

Our even more parlous financial position this year means no brochure, hence the website based information, hopefully printable at home. [Apologies to the non-IT people – we hope to produce a summary ‘flier’.] Please also join us on Facebook by searching for Ty Agored Abertawe Open House.

For all these things and our continued existence much thanks to our visitors, volunteers and participants and especially to Ridler Webster for design, Nawr for the website work, Trilein Ltd for keeping it all together and the City and County of Swansea, especially Lisa Roberts, for their help ‘in kind’.

We remain keen, with ambitious plans to show off our fine city. With luck and a few bob, see you next year!

For now, plenty to see; check the days and times; enjoy!

GORDON GIBSON Tˆy Agored Abertawe Open House P.S. Please check out our friends at www.londonopenhouse.org for next weekend or www.ohny.org for New York in October! www.civictrustwales.org provides information on other Open Doors events in Wales.

Tˆy Agored Abertawe Open House Contents Civic Centre 1 Clyne Farm Centre 2 Dharmavajra Kadampa Buddhist Centre 3 Down to Earth Project, Murton 4 Dynevor Centre for Art, Design & Media, Swansea Metropolitan University 5 Environment Centre 6 Gower Churches 7 Guildhall Swansea 8 J Shed: Powell Dobson Architects 9 Mansion House 10 Mariners Court 11 National Waterfront Museum 12 Norwegian Church 13 School of Automotive Engineering, 14 Swansea Metropolitan University South Wales Evening Post 15 Swansea Grand Theatre 16 SwanseaSpirit ("The Ragged School") 17

Swansea Bay Waste Water Treatment Works Swansea YMCA Tapestri Young Persons Social Enterprise (The Old Police Station) Tawe Lock House Technium Swansea The LC Swansea The Nick Holly Gallery (Exchange Building) The Wave & Swansea Sound Ty Tom Jones Swansea Foyer Welsh School of Architectural Glass, Swansea Metropolitan University Institute of Life Science, Swansea University Oakleigh House School Ffynone House School

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Civic Centre Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea Tours guided: Sun - 1pm, 2pm, 3pm The newly adapted Civic Centre now houses the central library, a new contact point for council services and a public cafĂŠ area in addition to the administrative offices of the City and County of Swansea.

The building was designed by C J Quick of the West Glamorgan County Architect's Department. A large, low, white concrete structure of four and five storeys in the 'brutalist' style; the impressive entrance hall, with its balconies and bridges features various artworks, including the ‘Mural Embroidery', the Mural depicts aspects past and present of West Glamorgan life and illustrates the main industries and leisure pursuits of the four districts of the County.

It was presented to the Chairman of West Glamorgan Council for 1990/91 County Councillor F.J. Kingdom, C.B.E. , J.P. in the presence of Members of the County Council and the Swansea Embroiderers' Guild.

The Council Chamber, committee rooms, Registrar's suites (marriages and celebrations) will be accessible, together with the West Glamorgan Archives, Family History Centre, and the archive strong rooms.

Clyne Farm Centre Westport Avenue, Mayals, Swansea SA3 5AR Visit times: Sat and Sun - 3pm tours on the hour Clyne Farm Centre is well known locally for its riding stables ad Challenge Valley - the muddiest assault course in the world!! but behind that bustling exterior there is more including local history. The buildings date back over 400 years and have had a number of uses until converted into self-catering cottages twenty years ago. In the leisure world nothing stands still and the Centre is still evolving - take a look inside and award winning cottage conversion and learn about how we transform the buildings into a spectacular theatre backdrop or a venue for a wedding to be remembered. There will also be a chance to meet the horses and ponies and take a short pony ride (subject to availability) and to discuss the restoration of 5 Cwmdonkin Drive - the birthplace of Dylan Thomas which has been undertaken by the same team and which is now available for house tours. Discount self catering cottages available for the weekend - quote 'Open House Offer'. Discount voucher to all participants Coffee and refreshments available

All areas are approached on level access - full access statement on website www.clynefarm.com

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Fully accessible.

On the sea front on Oystermouth Road close to the City Centre.

Assemble at reception.

Mayals Road, past Clyne Gardens, first turning on right into Westport Avenue. Follow to top of hill and green Clyne Farm Centre sign.

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Dharmavajra Kadampa Buddhist Centre Springfield House, Ffynone Road, Swansea SA1 6DE Visit times: Sat 4th September Midday - 4pm (1pm guided tour of house and gardens, followed by short talk on the history of the building / 2pm taster meditation session and explanation of the shrine / open midday to 4pm for fresh coffees and delicious cakes.

A grade II listed property, built in 1874, situated in a conservation area of the Uplands. The Centre is part of a well established and thriving residential spiritual community, with branch classes throughout S Wales. It offers a range of classes and guided meditations, focused on helping people develop contented and peaceful minds.

We will be offering an explanation of the shrine in our meditation room and a taster meditation session at 2pm, guided tours of the property and grounds and offering refreshments and cakes in our World Peace Café.

Down to Earth Project, Murton 72a Manselfield Road, Murton, Swansea SA3 3AP Tours guided: Sun - 1-4 with tours at 2 and 3 Email info@downtoearthproject.org.uk or phone 01792 346566 (office hours) to book Down to Earth Project specializes in Sustainability Education and Natural Building. Based on a beautiful smallholding in Murton, the project delivers a range of groundbreaking programmes for ‘hard to reach’ learners using traditional and sustainable building methods and materials. The project site demonstrates stunning cob (earth) buildings and timber frame buildings, solar hot water heating and a solar electric array. Virtually everything there has been hand-crafted by project participants. www.downtoearthproject.org.uk Parking is limited, so please use the Murton village car park if possible. See directions and map on the website.

Wheelchair accessible.

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Springfield House is a Grade II Listed house in the Uplands area of Swansea. Situated overlooking St James' Park and St James Crescent, which is just off Walter Road. 15 minutes walk from the Swansea train station.

Limited accessibility in parts of the site due to slopes.

No public transport on Sundays.

10 minutes drive from Swansea.

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Dynevor Centre for Art, Design & Media, Swansea Metropolitan University, De La Beche Street Tours guided: Sun - 10am - 4pm

Environment Centre Pier St Swansea SA1 1RY Open Sun - 12 - 4pm with tours 1pm & 3pm

The Old Dynevor School (previously Swansea Municipal Secondary School) opened in 1883 and has contributed greatly to the past, present and future of Swansea, and the UK as a whole through its large and inspiring alumni.

Now redeveloped, the site is the new home for Swansea Metropolitan University's Faculty of Art and Design. Swansea School of Art, as it was originally known, was founded in 1853 and has a wonderful creative and productive history stretching back over 150 years. Many of its staff and students have become leading artists and designers with worldwide reputations.

The Dynevor Centre for Art, Design and Media brings these two histories together and now houses multimillion pound facilities for teaching and researching in the creative arts. Guided tours, both inside and out, will focus on the present use of this historic site.

The Environment Centre was established in 1994 as a local, independent, registered charity, enabling the successful renovation of the historic old Edwardian Telephone Exchange into an enterprising environmental visitor centre. Originally opened in November 1903 to provide telephone services particularly for the local police and fire stations. In April 1995 the Environment Centre was officially opened by the Prince of Wales. The Centre displays a variety of energy-saving features such as a solar chimney, turfed roofs and solar hot water. The building also hosts a number of inspiring art works from stained glass to ceramics, all commissioned from local artists. Tours will be available so you can find out more.

The ground floor is accessible.

There is an adapted toilet too.

Full disabled access.

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6 minutes from Swansea Railway Station, at the bottom of Mount Pleasant Hill, opposite the Central Police Station.

15 minutes from High Street Station; 10 minutes from the Quadrant Bus Station; on National Cycle Network Route 4 (cycle racks at rear of centre); just around the corner from the Morgans Hotel in the Maritime Quarter of Swansea.

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Gower Churches

St Andrew’s Church Penrice Grid Ref. SS493879 Visit times: Sat and Sun - 10am to 4pm This tiny church is rarely open to the public. It has an embattled western tower and a large porch used in the past for civil business.

St Cattwg’s Church Port Eynon Grid Ref. SS467854 Visit times: Sat and Sun - 10am to 4pm Originally founded in the 6th Century by Cenydd, a missionary of the saint. Parts of the present church date back to the 12th Century. A grateful Spanish sea captain is said to have donated the old stoup in the porch to his rescuers.

St David’s Church Llanddewi Grid Ref. SS460891 Visit times: Sat and Sun - 10am to 4pm Approached through a farmyard, this church overlooks rolling countryside and has the largest, loudest bell in Gower.

St George’s Reynoldston. Grid Ref. SS479900 Visit times: Sat and Sun - 12.30pm to 4pm A good example of Victorian Gothic, which contains an ancient pillar cross, a Norman font and twentieth century stained glass.

St George’s Reynoldston. Grid Ref. SS479900 Visit times: Sat and Sun - 10am to 4pm A good example of Victorian Gothic, which contains an ancient pillar cross, a Norman font and twentieth century stained glass.

St Mary’s Church Rhossili Grid Ref. SS17881 Visit times: Sat and Sun 10am - 4pm This little church overlooks the magnificent sweep of the Bay. Inside is a tribute to Petty Officer Edgar Evans, a local man, who died on the ill-fated Scott attempt on the South Pole.

Other Gower churches are open or have an access point for a key; see the guide leaflet for details.

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Guildhall St Helens Crescent Swansea SA1 4PE Tours guided: Sun - 10am, 11am, 12noon This Grade I Listed Building was constructed in 1932.

Designed by Percy Thomas, this impressive white classical building is in four blocks around a central courtyard, with each block functionally distinct.

The clock tower rises nearly 50m. Newman's Glamorgan is sarky about the exterior, noting similarities to contemporary totalitarian architecture, and loquacious about the inside, which is described as "almost overpowering in its neo-antique panoply".

Resemblances to Roman baths and Greek temples are noted. The Brangwyn Hall has Art Deco light fittings and can accommodate 1,300 concert-goers.

It takes its name from Frank Brangwyn's wall paintings, originally intended as a war memorial for the House of Lords. Rejected by the Lords Brangwyn's completed work was acquired by the city.

Visitors will be able to see the Council Chamber, Robing Room, Lord Mayor's parlour and Reception Room, the committee rooms, Brangwyn Hall, George Hall, Green Room and Gloucester Room.

Disabled access available. Prior information required if possible.

The churches may have some steps and narrow entrances.

At the west end of St Helens Road.

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J Shed: Powell Dobson Architects No 10 J Shed Kings Road Swansea SA1 8PL Visit times: Sat and Sun - 10am - 4pm Recipient of a Lord Mayor's Design Award in 2007 J Shed is a mix of live/work units, restaurant, cafĂŠ, offices and a beauty salon all contained within the restored and converted Grade II Listed former Victorian grain warehouse on Prince of Wales Dock.

A clever use of space has enabled three levels to be formed within the original envelope with each New York style loft space having split level accommodation and views over the dock or the river. Particular attention has been given to keeping the original features of the building on show such as the slender metal roof trusses, barrel vaulted concrete floor slab and the cast iron lattice columns. The architects for the project, Powell Dobson chose to make their Swansea office at number 10. Visitors will be able to see several examples of how the live/work units have been occupied, view drawings, before and after photographs and meet the architect. The Twocann cafe and La Parilla restaurant will be open.

Mansion House Ffynnone Road, Ffynnone, Swansea SA1 6BX Visit times: Sun -10am - 1pm Swansea's Mansion House is situated in Ffynone and is the official residence of the Lord Mayor.

The house, originally called Brooklands, was completed in 1863 when the owner, Evan Matthew Richards, made it his family home. He was Mayor of Swansea in 1855 and 1862.

It was purchased by the then County Borough of Swansea in 1922 with the intention of making it an official residence for the Lord Mayor. From then on it was renamed the Mansion House.

There are many original features such as the Victorian tiled entrance, mahogany staircase which showcases the large stained glass window commemorating the original owner and the white marble fireplaces.

Disabled access is available to all areas except the upper mezzanines within the private live/work units.

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SA1 lies on the east side of the River Tawe at the former docks entrance; on foot, over the Sail Bridge from the Marina the J Shed is straight ahead. The live/work units can be accessed from the entrance on Kings Road.

Full access provision.

Behind St James' Crescent, turn right then driveway is on the left hand side of Ffynone Road besides Rhianfa Lane.

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Mariners Court Mariners Court, Lamberts Road, Swansea SA1 8QS Visit times: Sat and Sun - 10am - 5pm Prior to the docklands redevelopment as a new residential hot spot, probably the only residents were copper workers of Charles Lamberts Copper Works living in Lambert's Cottages (now demolished) situated on the foreshore at Port Tennant alongside D Shed. Before the King's Dock was built in 1904/ 1909 the sea would come up almost to the cottage doors! Lamberts Road was named after Charles Lamberts Copper Works which were originally on the south side of the Prince of Wales Dock.

Mariners Court are spacious and modern two bedroom retirement apartments that present a significant new visual in the SA1 development as it steps up from four to six stories.

The SA1 water front development is a mixture of business, leisure and residential opportunities.

Mariners Court is a unique urban opportunity with a high standard of innovative design and architecture.

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National Waterfront Museum Oystermouth Rd, Maritime Qtr, Swansea SA1 3RD Tours guided: Sat and Sun - 1.30pm The National Waterfront Museum was a winner of the 2006 Civic Trust Awards for architectural projects that make an outstanding contribution to the quality and appearance of the environment.

The Open House tours, in addition to the normal museum access, will focus on the building itself, both inside and out, its use of materials, its success in combining spaces internally and its awareness of its place in the city and its history.

Come along to this year's open house weekend for special behind the scenes tours with members of the museum staff.

Disabled access to show flat (apart from balcony). Lift access. Disabled parking. There are no disabled toilets.

Fully accessible.

Located in SA1 on Lamberts Road directly next door to the village hotel.

Just south of the City Centre opposite Princess Way.

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Norwegian Church The Palterman and Thomas Gallery, Langdon Road, Swansea Waterfront SA1 8QY Visit times: Sat - 10am - 5.30pm

School of Automotive Engineering, Swansea Metropolitan University, Mount Pleasant Swansea Visit times: Sun - 11am

The Norwegian Church building was originally located at Newport Docks and was relocated to Swansea in 1910. The building was carefully dismantled in 2004 in order to restore and relocate it to the heart of the SA1 waterfront development. It is now a jewellery gallery and workshop owned by two of of Wales' leading designer jewellers Nicola Palterman and Mari Thomas. Palterman and Thomas sell the work of over 60 national and international established and emerging artists. They also offer a bespoke service for engagement rings, wedding rings, repairs and gifts for all occasions.

Prebooking only - e-mail or call Roger Dowden: roger.dowden@smu.ac.uk / 01792 481168 The School of Automotive Engineering at Swansea Met is one of the country’s leading motorsport educators. We will have a number of racing cars and motorcycles on show including our Formula Student car. Also on display will be some of the range of test equipment we use.

Fully accessible.

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SA1 lies on the east side of the River Tawe at the former docks entrance; on foot, over the Sail Bridge from the Marina the Norwegian Church is next to the long red-brick J-Shed building.

Disabled access is possible for the whole tour using the ramp entrance at the side of Cadogan Building and lifts.

10 minutes from Swansea Railway Station, on Mount Pleasant Hill, past the Central Police Station

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South Wales Evening Post Adelaide Street, Swansea SA1 1QT Visit times: Sun - 11am and 3pm Prebooking only - call Newsdesk on 01792 514606 between 9 and 5 weekdays to book.

There will be a limit to tour sizes so book early to avoid disappointment.

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We have a lift in the building but will not have disabled access on the Sunday.

We are inbetween the Swansea Museum and Morgans hotel.

Swansea Grand Theatre Singleton Street, Swansea SA1 3QJ Visit times: Sat - 11am - 4pm For European Open House ‘10, Swansea Grand Theatre opens ALL its doors! The Grand is Wales’ oldest theatre, opened in 1897. The theatre is the last example of the theatre work of architect William Hope. Following extensive renovation in the 1980’s and the addition of an Arts Wing in the 1999, the Grand Theatre is a ‘beating (he)art’ of the City’s architectural heritage.

Swansea Grand Theatre is a disability friendly building. The ground floor is flat or ramped access, and the theatre has facilities for the hard of hearing and is suitable for wheelchair users.

Please advise staff if you have any special needs Swansea Grand Theatre - Singleton Street SA1 3QJ. Adjacent to the Quadrant Bus Station, 15mins walk from Swansea Railway Station.

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SwanseaSpirit ("The Ragged School") 1-2 Pleasant Street Swansea SA1 5DS Visit times: Sat - 3pm - 6pm, Sun - 1pm - 4pm The Old Ragged School Building, in the midst of Swansea's Art and Educational Centre, now houses SwanseaSpirit Psychic and Healing Educational Centre. Initially founded in the 1800s, and rebuilt in 1911, the Ragged School was originally a soup kitchen for the underprivileged children in the Centre of Swansea. Come along and experience the unique peaceful atmosphere of the building and find out about its varied uses now. Healing Therapies will be available on request throughout the opening hours.

Refreshments also available.

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Disabled access to ground floor only.

5 minutes from Swansea Railway Station, opposite the Old Police Station.

Swansea Bay Waste Water Treatment Works Fabian Way, Swansea Docks, SA1 8QP Tours guided: Sun - 9am, 10am and 11am Sheena Howells, 07976 191746 - Limited to 10 people per tour max.

Swansea Bay Waste Water Treatment Works was built in the mid 1990's on a semi-derelict industrial site at Crymlyn Burrows. Considerable effort went into the sensitive design of the works, with the majority of the structure being underground.

Sensible shoes should be worn and some areas are not accessible to wheelchair users. Eye and hand protection will be provided.

ABP port entrance of Fabian Way.

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Swansea YMCA 1 The Kingsway, Swansea SA1 5JQ Visit times: Sun - 11am - 4pm Swansea YMCA is a substantial Grade II Listed Building offering approximately 3000m2 over 4 floors, and providing over 30 activities per week ranging from ballet to martial arts.

Established in 1861, Swansea YMCA was housed in Herbert Place and then Dynefor Place before the current building was opened in 1912.

Possibly designed by C T Ruthin (see also Waterstones), the Grade II Listed Building is a 4 storey block in red brick and Portland Stone with banded quoins with restrained classical interiors.

The YMCA is a Charity responding creatively to the needs of young people and the community.

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Access within the building is by stairs only.

Located on the Kingsway.

Car parking is available directly behind the building.

Tapestri Young Persons Social Enterprise (The Old Police Station) Tapestri, 37 Orchard St, Swansea SA5 5BB Visit times: Sat and Sun 12pm - 2pm Tapestri is to be a cultural venue, supporting neighbouring businesses with a similar ethos, providing opportunities to showcase art and culture that foster inclusion, cohesion and diversity. This will contribute to the friendly, vibrant yet sophisticated atmosphere. A key part of the café ethos is an ongoing initiative to train and employ young people in this social Enterprise. Each trainee will join us for a six month period, during which time they'll gain the knowledge and experience as well as the skills and confidence to step out into the industry. Included in the tour of the old police station and art studios, there will be an opportunity to learn more about Gwalia’s new young person’s social enterprise training kitchen and ethos. Why not enjoy a fuller experience and stay for lunch. We strive to use fresh, organic, free-range, fair trade and local ingredients wherever possible.

We believe food that is in-season and has enjoyed an uncompromised journey to your plate simply tastes better.

Fully disabled accessible.

2 minutes from Swansea Railway Station, within Llys Glas the old police station, opposite the new Central Police Station.

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Tawe Lock House Swansea Marina, Lockside, Maritime Quarter SA1 1WG Visit times: Sat and Sun - 10am - 12.30pm & 2pm - 5pm

Technium Swansea Kings Road, SA1 Swansea Waterfront, Swansea, SA1 8PH Tours guided: Sat - 10am - 3pm

Telephone 01792 470310 to book a half hour slot between the opening times, or ring on either day to see what slots are still available and make a booking Brick building adjacent to Tawe Lock. Lock room is on the upper floor accessed by spiral concrete staircase.

Half hour slot for visitors (max group of 6) pre booked on above numbers. Talk, display and hopefully a demonstration of lock in use depending on vessel movements.

Technium is a network of business incubation centres throughout Wales that provides the relevant facilities, knowledge and support to help young technology businesses realise their potential for growth.

Completed in January 2004, Technium Swansea (building 2) includes around 25,000 square foot of office space in 14 units as well as meeting rooms and shared facilities. The building was designed to achieve an excellent rating from the BREEAM assessment system with units benefiting from passive ventilation and natural light. The building has won awards for its design and for its accessibility to disabled building users.

Access to lock room is via concrete spiral staircase. Limited disabled access.

Turn off Oystermouth Road signposted marina. Follow Trawler Road passing over four traffic humps. Take the next turning left to meet a mini roundabout. Turn right (fishing vessels moored on your left) and proceed to the end.

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No accessibility issues for visitors with disabilities.

Technium is the first building on your left in the SA1 Swansea Waterfront area when entering using the entrance off Fabian Way next to Sainsbury. Visitors will need to use the pay and display car park next to Technium when visiting.

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The LC Swansea Oystermouth Road, Swansea SA1 3ST Tours guided: Sun - 10.30am - 2.30pm Packed into 3 zones - the LC brings a whole new world of leisure to Swansea offering the ultimate experience, whether you crave extreme thrills or just want an enjoyable day out for the family.

On the Edge - make some waves in our fantastic family-friendly waterpark that’s got something for everyone featuring an exciting network of pools, rides and slides including the famous Boardrider.

In the Core - visit 'play' where you can find an aquatic themed interactive play area which will keep young adventurers entertained for hours. Reach new heights at 'Climb', here you can put your nerve to the test on the 30 foot climbing wall. Customers can also use the multi-purpose Sports Hall.

At the Peak - as one of the largest exercise and wellness arenas in Wales, with spectacular views over Swansea Bay, the Peak takes health and fitness to a whole new dimension.

For the ultimate in relaxation and pampering visit the luxurious Spa@LC, where they offer a range of packages designed to harmonise body and mind.

The Nick Holly Gallery (Exchange Building) Cambrian Place, Swansea SA1 1SB Tours guided: Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm The Nick Holly Gallery is based in the board room of Swansea's original Chamber of Commerce Building(Grade 2 listed) The Exchange Building was once a hive of activity with shipping companies and businesses trading overseas. Three years ago the building was totally renovated , the board room which now houses a contemporary fine art gallery still has it's original features; ornate plasterwork , oak paneling and stunning stained glass detail of Chamber of Commerce logo,design with dates. The art gallery has been open for eight weeks and has had a huge flow of visitors, the Open House event will be a great opportunity for people to see the inside of a building that has been closed since the 1980's.

Disabled access from the side entrance. (Veritas door).

Fully accessible for disabled users.

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LC is on Oystermouth Road heading west into Swansea, within the Maritime Quarter and adjacent to the National Waterfront Museum.

Straight down high street from railway station,down to the bottom of wind street,cross road to Morgans Hotel,at hotel take a right passing Evening Post building you are then at the Exchange building, follow around corner to main entrance.

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The Wave & Swansea Sound Victoria Road, Gowerton, Swansea, SA4 3AB Tours guided: Sat -10am Pre-booking required, maximum of 12 persons, Tel: 01792 511964 (9 am - 5.30 pm weekdays).

A unique opportunity to meet the faces behind the microphone at Wales' first commercial radio station.

Swansea Sound commenced broadcasting 36 years ago from purpose built studios in Victoria Road, Gowerton on 30th September 1974.

96.4FM The Wave launched on 30th September 1995. Both stations have a consistently loyal audience in the area in which they broadcast.

The building which lies between Gowerton and Kingsbridge, Gorseinon has become a landmark in the area. The studios are situated on the ground floor with the Newsroom and offices on the upper floor.

War veteran Simon Weston with representatives of The Welsh Guards who were presented with a special award at The Wave & Swansea Sound’s Annual Local Hero Awards in April

The property has plenty of car parking both at the front and rear of the building. The studios are situated on the ground floor with the Newsroom and offices on the upper floor. Whilst the building is accessible for people with disabilities, the studios are difficult to access and there is no lift.

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Located on Victoria Road, Gowerton, Swansea, SA4 3AB.

Ty Tom Jones Swansea Foyer 34 Alexandra Road, Swansea, SA1 5DZ Visit times: Sun - 11am - 4pm Ty Tom Jones Foyer is a City Centre supported housing project for 16-25 age homeless threatened persons. The project is temporary residential for up to 33 young persons. The Foyer encourages young people to help themselves through community involvement, personal interest/career development, and independently successful living. The first Foyer to be opened in Wales in 1997. Swansea Foyer operates within the Gwalia Housing Group and Gwalia Care and Support and is quality monitored by WAG Supporting People Revenue Grant.

Lift unavailable.

2 minutes from Swansea Railway Station. The project is to the right of the the Glynn Vivian Gallery and adjacent to Quarry Street.

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Welsh School of Architectural Glass, Swansea Metropolitan University, Alexandra Road, Swansea SA1 5DU

Institute of Life Science, Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, SA2 8PP Visit times: Sunday 12th September, 10:00 till 14:00

Visit times: on the hour Sat and Sun from 11am-3pm

The Institute of Life Science (ILS) is both a concept and a physical space. The purpose-built facility provides an environment that draws research expertise from across Swansea University and, with the help of the Business Development Centre, it is supporting this research and taking medical advances from the laboratory into hospitals, surgeries and homes. This is your opportunity to come on a laboratory tour and see firsthand some of the cutting edge research that is taking place in our world class facilities.

The School, founded in 1935, occupies Swansea’s former library, built in 1887.

The Round Reading Room, formerly the reference library, now serves as a multiuse/function space hosting national conferences, guest lecturers, glass alumni events, exhibitions, music and dance performances, and even provided the backdrop to the recent Dr Who episode "Silence in the Library".

Stand in the centre of the space and experience the unique acoustics!

There is an exhibition of stained glass in the building and also Studies in Glass - an exhibition of 'work in progress' by current MA Glass students at the National Waterfront Museum, Oystermouth Road, Swansea, until 4th October 2009.

The building is fully accessible Moveable ramp for wheelchair access.

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5 minutes from Swansea Railway Station located opposite the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery on Alexandra Road.

Situated on Swansea University campus on Mumbles road. At the main round-about take first left; the ILS building is at the bottom of the road. Disabled parking is available.

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Oakleigh House School 38 Penlan Crescent, Uplands, Swansea. SA2 0RL Visit times: Sunday 12th September. From 12noon.

2 tours - please book in advance.

Contact (01792) 298537 or info@oakleighhouseschool.co.uk Join our guided tour around the longest established independent primary school in Swansea. Oakleigh House School has a long association with Swansea and Uplands. Discover the building's rich and vibrant history, closely interlinked with The Uplands and one of Swansea’s most famous parks – Cwmdonkin.

Explore our classrooms, learn about some of our famous alumni and find out why Oakleigh House School enjoys an enviable reputation for academic excellence and for nurturing confident, enthusiastic learners.

Ffynone House School 36 St James' Crescent, Uplands, Swansea SA1 6DR Visit times: Sunday 12th September from 12noon.

2 tours - please book in advance.

Contact the School Secretary on (01792) 464967 or info@ffynonehouseschool.co.uk Join the Head teacher Mrs Walker on a tour of the school, founded in 1973. The Grade II listed main building was completed in the Dutch Architectural style and was occupied from 1887-1969 by St Winifrede’s Convent School. Attractive decorative features from this period serve as a reminder of the building's history. Ffynone House takes its name from the Welsh "ffynnon" meaning "spring". In its thirty-five year history the school has earned a reputation for academic excellence. Join us to see the school as it is today.

Limited disability access in some areas. Please call to discuss requirements

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Follow Glanmor Road from Uplands. After Post Office, turn right into Penlan Crescent.

School is approx 200 metres on right before Cwmdonkin Park.

Site has limited disability access in certain areas. Please contact the school to discuss requirements.

Off Walter Road. Close to St James' Church.

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Local regeneration practice Trilein works across the UK with the public, private and third sectors to achieve sustainable places.

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A key element of that is achieving sustainable living environments and the Open House event consciously promotes the built environment as a vital element of sustainable communities.

We work with projects to test and nurture initial ideas, through to project development and delivery, to evaluation and ongoing support. Our work takes all shapes and sizes: helping people in communities to establish community facilities; assisting social enterprises to develop and grow; advising housing associations on how to improve the built environment of neighbourhoods; assisting local authorities and voluntary organisations to improve their projects and evaluate outcomes; and helping the private sector to develop corporate social responsibility and sustainability as core working practices. www.trilein.com

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