Library and Information Centre

Swansea's Library and Information Centre is worth a rainy afternoon, though it won't set your pulse racing. It's a proper civic building in the heart of town, functional rather than fancy, where you can actually find what you're looking for without wandering about aimlessly.

You'll find the usual mix of books, computers, and reference materials - handy if you need to look something up or grab a couple of novels for the caravan. The staff know their stuff and aren't the type to make you feel rushed. There's no entry fee, which is decent, and it's warm and dry when the Welsh weather turns (which, let's be honest, it will).

It's genuinely useful for families if the kids have run through their holiday books, or if you need to sort something out online. Teenagers might find the computer access worth knowing about. History buffs could spend time with local records, though for serious research, you'd want to ring ahead and ask what's available.

Allowing an hour is enough unless you're after something specific. It's positioned well for combining with the town centre shops or a walk down to Swansea Bay. If you're based at one of the nearby parks - Swansea Marina Tourer Park is just two miles away - and get stuck indoors, it's a sensible stop. Not a destination in itself, but a proper asset if you need it.