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SWANSEA
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This
maritime city is known for its outstanding natural
beauty, with plenty of legends, historic sites,
wonderful castles and sandy beaches and nestles
between roaming parklands and the coast. Swansea
stands as the "Gateway to Gower Peninsular" and
is probably one of the finest natural location
of any UK city, lying beneath the looming geographical
feature of Kilvey Hill and Townhill and stretching
alongside one of the most varied stretches of
golden bays - Swansea Bay.
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Once
the capital of the Marcher Lordship of Gower,
Swansea now encompasses Gower itself and is now
the seat of Government for the whole of the County
of West Glamorgan. As Wales' second city, Swansea
enjoys a full range of social, cultural and sporting
amenities and excellent transport links with a
good road connections with the rest of the UK:
London is 300 km, under three hours by train,
and Cardiff, the capital of Wales, is less than
an hour away by road. Although it does have its
own airport serving local needs, Cardiff International
Airport is only 60 km away.
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Swansea's
magnificent Maritime Quarter encompasses three
marinas and has been celebrated by international
awards, cited as one of the 'top three waterfront
developments in Europe'. Here you will find something
for everyone: yacht marinas, museums, a theatre,
the Wales' National Literature Centre, an observatory,
art galleries, restaurants, cafés, pubs and a
nightclub.
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There
are no fewer than 54 public parks within the City
and County of Swansea, a haven for nature lovers.
The most famous is Clyne Gardens and Country Park,
with over 1,600 acres of pristine woodlands. Here
you can explore castles, gardens, and panoramic
views of the bay. There is plenty of culture to
be experienced in the Grand Theatre, which offers
a diverse programme. The theatre boasts three
bards, a restaurant, and a rooftop café. Do not
miss the Depot, a second performance stage that
specialises in stand up comedy. In addition, The
Brangwyn Hall hosts the London Symphony Orchestra
and other classical performances.
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Swansea's
artistic heritage is envied - Swansea being the
home of poet Dylan Thomas, Harry Secombe, Bonnie
Tyler and, more recently, Catherine Zeta Jones.
Its history is great - the city was the "Copperopolis"
of the Industrial Revolution and the Swansea to
Mumbles tram was the world's first passenger railway.
Its sporting achievements and amenities are many
and varied. Its shops are modern and encompassing.
The city also has a modern £2,000,000 hot house
- home to 850 different species of tropical and
sub-tropical plants as well as monkeys, rainforest
birds and butterflies and other exotic animals.
The seaside walk between Swansea Marina and the
neighbouring village of Mumbles has to be undertaken
for its full splendour to be believed and its
Victorian parklands are second to none. Swansea
University stands in parkland overlooking Swansea
Bay,
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The
quality of life here is characterised by the breathtaking
natural location, bonded with an exciting night
and day life - from surfing, microlighting, rock
climbing or yachting - to pony trekking, water
skiing, golf or hang-gliding; later in the evening
you can chill at one of the UK's most happening
night scenes - dozens of nightclubs and more than
a hundred bars & restaurants.
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Swansea
is a City with a focus, a philosophy and a future.
Forever twinned with the delightful natural glories
of the Gower Peninsula, it will live forever in
the hearts of those who visit it and in the blood
of those who have made it their home.
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ACCOMMODATION
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teams will be staying at the following accommodation:
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