The Observatory in Waterfront

The Observatory in Swansea, Waterfront is a café. The Observatory is near Marine Way.

Amenity
café
Building Type
building

Artwork

  • 'Ecliptica' sculpture and weather vane (artist: Robin Campbell (architect), Robert Conybear, Uta Molling (sculptors)) – approx. 50 m.
  • The Boatshed Doors (artist: Robert Conybear, Robin Campbell, steel,_marble) – approx. 50 m.
  • The Copper Ore Barque (artist: Robin Campbell (designer), Philip Chatfield (sculptor), stone) – approx. 150 m.
  • Lighthouse Tower sculpture (artist: Robert Conybear, stone,_steel,_polycarbonate) – approx. 200 m.
  • Globe Sundial sculpture (artist: Wendy Taylor, bronze) – approx. 300 m.
  • Helwick Lightship (artist: Robin Campbell (designer), Philip Chatfield (sculptor), stone) – approx. 300 m.
  • Captain Cat – approx. 300 m.
  • Dylan Thomas – approx. 300 m.
  • Wall Sculptures (stone) – approx. 400 m.
  • Copper Flame (artist: Robin Campbell (designer), Martin Williams (sculptor), Andrew Rowe, Theo Grunewald (metal workers), stone;copper;ceramic) – approx. 400 m.
  • Mannheim Water Tower – approx. 400 m.
  • Zeta Mnemonical (artist: Robin Campbell (designer), Andrew Rowe, Theo Grunewald (metal workers), Copper,limestone,stainless_steel,Blitzcrete) – approx. 400 m.

Cafés

  • The Mariners Cafe – approx. 300 m.
  • Coffee Fresco (outdoor seating, wheelchair accessible) at Oystermouth Road (SA1 3RD) – approx. 300 m.
  • Swansea Cafe (wheelchair accessible) at Oystermouth Road (SA1 3RD) – approx. 300 m.
  • Swigg at Oystermouth Road (SA1 3RD) – approx. 350 m.
  • The Anchor Cafe at Anchor Court, Victoria Quay 1 (SA1 3XA) – approx. 350 m.
  • Poolside Cafe (wheelchair accessible) at Oystermouth Road (SA1 3ST) – approx. 400 m.

Doctor's office

  • The Marina Surgery at Maritime Quarter Units 1 & 2 – approx. 400 m.

Restaurants

  • Gallini's (Italian) at Fishmarket Quay 3 (SA1 1UP) – approx. 250 m.
  • Gigi Gao‘s Favourite Authentic Chinese (Chinese, outdoor seating) at Anchor Court, Victoria Quay 18 & 23 (SA1 3XA) – approx. 350 m.

Convenience stores

  • Marina Stores Ltd at Abernethy Quay (SA1 1UH) – approx. 250 m.
  • Co-op Food (The Co-operative Group, opening hours: Mon–Sun 6–23) at Trawler Road (SA1 1LB) – approx. 400 m.

Stations

  • Tawe River Cruises – approx. 300 m.

Bicycle hires

  • Santander Cycles (Nextbike, 22 vehicles) – approx. 350 m.