Morriston Leisure Centre

The leisure centre in Morriston is a proper working-class sports facility - the kind of place where locals actually go to swim, play badminton, or use the gym rather than somewhere designed for tourists. That said, if you're staying at one of the nearby holiday parks like Riverside or the caravan spots around Gowerton, it's worth knowing it exists as a rainy-day option.

Inside you'll find a swimming pool, gym equipment, and various sports courts. The pool is decent enough for a morning swim or to tire out the kids for an hour or two. It's not glamorous - the changing rooms are functional, the café is basic - but it does the job. The real value is that entry fees are reasonable and it's never rammed with tourists, which means shorter queues than you'd get at fancier leisure complexes elsewhere.

Family groups will get the most from it, especially those with younger children who just need to burn off energy. Anyone training seriously for a sport will find the facilities adequate. It's about fifteen minutes from central Swansea, so convenient if you're based in town rather than at one of the caravan parks further out.

Best visited on a weekday morning when it's quietest. Phone ahead to check current opening hours and entry prices, as these can shift. If the weather's decent, you'd be better off exploring Swansea Bay itself - but on a grey Welsh afternoon when the kids are climbing the walls, Morriston does what it says on the tin.