Guide to recreation venues

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A guide to rooms and spaces available for hire in Culture and Tourism

Plan your successful meeting at one of our venues...

From one-to-one interviews to conferences; from team meetings to prize-givings, we can offer you a range of locations that will fit the bill.

Depending on the occasion, our buildings can be grand and imposing, small and intimate or anything in between! Stimulate your creative side in one of our parks-based education spaces, or keep it local and convenient at a community library.

This guide is designed to give you a taste of what’s on offer, with further details just a phone call or e-mail away.

Additional information, together with the latest prices, can be found in the accompanying document.

Brangwyn Hall and Guildhall Rooms Whether you are looking to host a large conference, a training day, or team-building activities, we can offer a range of room sizes to suit your needs. The Brangwyn Hall itself will be closed for essential repairs and refurbishment from July 2013 until July 2014, but many smaller rooms will still be available.

Maximum room capacities: From 30 to 1070 Catering available? Yes Contact: Tracy Ellicott / 01792 635432 / tracy.ellicott@swansea.gov.uk

Swansea Grand Theatre With its unique central location, and huge range of rooms, the Grand is perfect for a host of events from award ceremonies and AGM’s, to training seminars and interviews.

We can accommodate meetings large and small in a variety of spaces, including the Depot studio with sprung dance floor and Rooftop CafĂŠ bar with outdoor balcony.

Maximum room capacities: From 15 to 1000 Catering available? Yes Contact: Carol Rowden / 01792 478586 / carol.rowden@swansea.gov.uk

Penyrheol Theatre We can welcome up to 500 people in our two very different spaces. The theatre auditorium can be set up with rows of seats or round tables, in addition to tiered seating on the balcony. Our Dance Studio is a smaller, flexible space with room for up to 50 people.

Maximum room capacities: From 50 to 500 Catering available? Not in-house, but external catering welcome.

Contact: Emma Evans / 01792 897039 / emma.evans@swansea.gov.uk

Swansea Museum A landmark building in the heart of the city.

Swansea Museum offers a unique setting for your event. We have two large, flexible rooms which are suitable for a number of occasions.

Maximum room capacities: Up to 100 Catering available? Not in-house, but external catering welcome.

Contact: Paul O’Donovan / 01792 653763 / paul.o’donovan@swansea.gov.uk

Wales National Pool Wales National Pool Swansea has both conference and meeting facilities for hire.

Our two rooms enjoy a superb location overlooking both the training and the 50m swimming pools. We also supply a full range of conference equipment, which is available on request.

Maximum room capacities: Up to 60 Catering available? Yes Contact: Sian Gillies / 01792 513592 / S.D.Gillies@swansea.ac.uk

Plantasia A meeting venue with a difference!

Although it’s located in the city centre, Plantasia feels like a world apart. A place to hold meetings in an inspiring and exotic setting, Plantasia enjoys ample parking and easy access. Early daytime use is limited, but late afternoon and evening availability can be arranged.

Maximum room capacities: 40 Catering available? Yes Contact: Maria Bowen / 01792 474555 / maria.bowen@swansea.gov.uk

Ty’r Blodau, Singleton Park Ty’r Blodau is a classroom located in the heart of the Botanical Gardens.

The spectacular views and tranquil setting are conducive to creative working and thinking ‘outside the box’ whilst you are away from the office setting.

Ty’r Blodau is the ideal place for team meetings, seminars, training days and workshops.

Maximum room capacities: 40 Catering available? Tea and coffee making available, catering by arrangement Contact: Steve Hopkins / 01792 205327 / steve.hopkins@swansea.gov.uk

Discovery Centre, Brynmill Park The Discovery Centre sits on the banks of Brynmill Lake. This location, its views and the bright artistic decoration create the perfect setting for creative thinking and productive meetings. It is ideal for external and internal meetings, team workshops, exhibitions and training.

Maximum room capacities: 40 Catering available? Tea and coffee making available, catering by arrangement.

Contact: Steve Hopkins / 01792 205327 / steve.hopkins@swansea.gov.uk

Bishopston Sports Centre Our newest sports centre is located next to Bishopston Comprehensive School.

There are five rooms available for hire and ample parking for cars and coaches.

Maximum room capacities: Up to 32 Catering available? Hot and cold drinks available, external catering welcome.

Contact: Neil Jones / 01792 235040 / neil.jones@swansea.gov.uk

Penlan Leisure Centre We have a multi-purpose room which is air-conditioned and provides flexible accommodation for meetings, training or small courses. The area has a small additional space for tea and coffee preparation. You could even unwind after your meeting with a refreshing swim!

Maximum room capacities: 40 Catering available? Teas and coffees only, external catering welcome.

Contact: Steve Smith / 01792 588079 / steve.smith@swansea.gov.uk

Local libraries: Brynhyfryd & Clydach Local, friendly and convenient; why not use one of our libraries for your small meetings or interviews? These could be the perfect, reasonably priced answer if you just need to get away from the office but want to avoid unnecessary cost and travel time.

Maximum room capacities: Up to 20 Catering available? Not in-house, but external catering welcome.

Contact: Brynhyfryd: Sarah Williams / 01792 650953 Clydach: Shelagh Varley / 01792 843300

We hope you will find a suitable space for your event at one of the diverse and unique venues listed here, however the City and County of Swansea has a number of other facilities available at other locations; contact Liz Gosney for further details, Elizabeth.gosney@swansea.co.uk 32754-13