Swansea in 2020

On a warm, sunny Friday morning in August, Molly arrives at Swansea rail station. She walks out of the concourse and within a few minutes steps onto a Metro bus that takes her all the way to the waterfront.

Walking on to the beach, she can hardly believe that the City Centre, with all the interesting-looking shops and public spaces she passed, is so close to this beautiful bay. Molly finds a quiet spot a short distance down the beach, and lies back to soak up the sun.

Before she knows it, it's 1pm. Time for lunch. She gathers her things and heads up to a little open-air brasserie in the Maritime Quarter.

After lunch Molly strolls along the European boulevard, admiring the historic buildings and bold new architecture, and crosses Oystermouth Road heading for St David's, with all its chic clothes shops.

A couple of hours later she's at the market – a great opportunity to pick up some local ingredients for dinner. Now it's time to go to her friend's place – Molly walks up to High Street to visit Megan, who has a live/work apartment in a refurbished heritage building.

That evening they go to see a new play at the Grand Theatre, and before it starts they take a few minutes to wander around a sculpture exhibition in the new public square.

After the show, the City Centre is buzzing. It's too early and too alive to go home yet, so they walk over to Wind Street, where there's a new boutique hotel bar to discover.

Time to enjoy a few cocktails and round off a beautiful day in the new Swansea.

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