Top spots to swoop on for Swansea air display
TODAY and tomorrow, breathtaking aerobatic displays, state-ofthe-art military aircraft and vintage planes will be swooping through the skies of Swansea.
In 2017, more than a quarter of a million people took to the coast to nab the best views of the aircraft at the Wales Airshow, so we’ve put together a list of the lesser-known places where you’re sure to get an amazing view.
Of course, anywhere along the beach from Swansea to Mumbles will give you a good view, but with large crowds expected, you might not have much room for a picnic.
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Okay, so this one isn’t even in Swansea, but the beach should be much quieter, while still offering panoramic views, and you’ll also skip the city-centre traffic.
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You still might have to get here before the displays start to nab a bench facing the action.
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This is sure to be one the most atmospheric places to watch the air show and arguably the best view of Swansea Bay there is.
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If you are heading in from the west, then you may as well just set up for the day at Verdi’s to save you negotiating the city centre.
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If it’s a high vantage point rather than sand that you’re looking for, then you could head to Kilvey Hill, which is 193m high and looks out over all of Swansea Bay.
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Why not head to Wales’ tallest building, which is bang in the middle of the air show? Make sure to book a spot in advance to get a seat by one of the coveted windows.