Must-see shopping in Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire

  • Swansea Market

    Swansea (Abertawe)

    There's been a covered market in Swansea since 1652 and at this site since 1830. Rebuilt in 1961 after being bombed in WWII, the current version is a…

  • Carmarthen Ham

    Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire

    Traditional salt-cured, air-dried ham – a local speciality.

  • Carmarthen Market

    Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire

    There's been a market here since Roman times and in 1180 it was given a royal charter. Now housed in an edgy modern building, the market sells a bit of…

  • Mission Gallery

    Swansea (Abertawe)

    Set in a beautifully converted 19th-century seamen's chapel, this modestly sized gallery stages some of Swansea's most striking exhibitions of…

  • Dinefwr Craft Centre

    Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire

    The town's Victorian market hall now has a cafe and a couple of shops selling local products of varying descriptions, including lovespoons, Welsh wine and…

  • Fountain Fine Art

    Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire

    This fountain overflows with excellent local art, including many recognisable landmarks and landscapes – making for excellent, if rather pricey, holiday…

  • King Street Gallery

    Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire

    Sells interesting works by a cooperative of local painters, sculptors, ceramicists and printmakers.