Aug 4, 2020
Swansea foodies can enjoy their favourite treats half price throughout August, thanks to the Eat Out to Help Out scheme. The initiative means diners can drop by at many of their favourite participating restaurants or cafés on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday and claim 50 percent of their food or non-alcoholic drinks bill to eat or…
Aug 4, 2020
Swansea foodies can enjoy their favourite treats half price throughout August, thanks to the Eat Out to Help Out scheme. The initiative means diners can drop by at many of their favourite participating restaurants or cafés on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday and claim 50 percent of their food or non-alcoholic drinks bill to eat or…
Jul 6, 2020
Swansea City Centre is re-opening after months of lockdown, and businesses are delighted to be welcoming shoppers and visitors back. The landscape has changed – firms have stepped up to meet the ongoing challenges of social distancing and they have put all necessary measures in place to keep shoppers safe and reassured. Swansea BID’s (Business…
Jun 29, 2020
With lockdown being lifted, singles, daters and marrieds will undoubtedly be eager to get back to a bit of face-to-face romance. Here’s a round-up of some of the best date ideas in Swansea. Activity-based date The indoor crazy golf course at Bunkers is the perfect first-date idea. It has a laid back, fun atmosphere,…
Jun 4, 2020
If you needed a little reminder, yes, it’s June already, which means Father’s Day is this month! Don’t panic, we have everything you need to plan a special day for your father, grandfather, stepdad or anyone that you think deserves a reminder of how much you love them. From gift ideas to a delivery of…
May 18, 2020
Event postponed until a later date. Please follow us on social media to stay up to date. The Big Heart of Swansea is hosting Swansea’s Variety Show – with a prize of £150 to spend in Swansea City Centre! We welcome entrants from people aged 18 and over who live within a 20-mile radius of…
May 13, 2020
Swansea’s award-winning indoor market is set for major improvements. These include; the addition of public toilets, a multi-purpose communal area for eating and meeting with friends, free public Wi-Fi, new interactive LED signs and improved entrances. Work is due to start this summer, following Government social distancing guidelines. Robert Francis-Davies, the council’s cabinet member for…
Apr 8, 2020
The Big Heart of Swansea is hosting a virtual Swansea’s Got Talent: Kids – with a prize of £150 to spend in Swansea City Centre! We welcome entrants from children and young people aged 4-17 who live within a 20-mile radius of Swansea City Centre. If you think you’ve got what it takes – or…
Mar 26, 2020
During these unprecedented times, it has never been more important to remain connected as a community in Swansea. Local businesses need your support now, more than ever before. Our new feature The True Heart of Swansea introduces you to workers and business owners in Swansea, one story at a time. Read the stories over on…
Mar 9, 2020
Looking to treat the queen in your life to an amazing meal this Mother’s Day in Swansea? We’ve got you covered with some brilliant ideas about where to take Mum on Sunday 22nd March, to say thank you for all the amazing things she does every day! Making breakfast in bed may have been a…
Feb 13, 2020
We’ve finally made it through what feels like 100 days of January, and now the February half-term holidays have rolled around in the blink of an eye! Monday 17th – Friday 21st is a welcome break for energetic school children across the UK, but finding activities that don’t break the bank to keep them entertained…
Feb 6, 2020
Valentine’s Day is the perfect time of year to give a big cwtch to all the small and independent businesses in our City Centre, so the Big Heart of Swansea is encouraging everyone to #LoveLocal on 14th February. For every £1 spent locally, 63p goes back into the local economy, helping to keep our City…
Jan 10, 2020
Hands up who’s doing #Veganuary? In case you’ve been living under a rock for the past few weeks, Veganuary is a charity campaign that aims to get people to try a vegan diet for the month of January – bonus points if you can keep it up all year! A whopping 350,000 people signed up…
Dec 9, 2019
Our Big Heart of Swansea Santa Sleigh will touch down in Swansea’s Lower Oxford Street on Saturday December 14. To be in with a chance of winning £500 to spend in the City Centre, simply go along and visit the Santa Sleigh! While you’re there, strike a seasonal pose and share your festive sleigh-selfie across…
Dec 5, 2019
Parking is FREE every Sunday at all City Centre council car parks, and just £3 for 3 hours, £4 for 4 hours, and £5 for 5 hours every other day at St David’s Multi Storey. The Quadrant Shopping Centre has festive entertainment every Friday until Christmas performing at 12pm, 1pm, and 2pm Friday 6 Dec…
Nov 27, 2019
“When you shop small, you are backing the small businesses that strengthen and diversify our communities.” – Elizabeth Rutledge, Chief Marketing Officer at American Express As we head into the festive period, television, radio, and social media are awash with campaigns to shop local and support small, independent businesses. Visa are once again running…
Nov 15, 2019
Is that the sound of jingle bells in the distance? Swansea is kicking off the festive season with a Christmas weekend extravaganza, so buckle up, wipe off that resting Grinch face, and start feeling merry! Swansea’s magical winter experience, Waterfront Winterland, is here, and has opened its doors today, in front of the National Waterfront…
Nov 13, 2019
Nowhere does Beaujolais Day quite like Swansea City Centre. If you are looking for the ‘go-to’ places to enjoy your French sesh-capade, here are some lively options: Pitcher and Piano Wind Street Live entertainment is on offer from Fonz and the Poet who will play from 3pm-5pm. What might interest you most is the…
Oct 8, 2019
The Big Heart of Swansea will bring its popular trick or treat door back to the City Centre during the half term holidays. With spookiest time of the year approaching, we want to bring families flocking to the City Centre to enjoy a memorable experience, and our giant trick or treat door will haunt several…
Oct 2, 2019
Swansea’s students are invited to the ever popular Swansea Student Shopping Night on Tuesday October 8, which sees City Centre retailers offer scores of offers and discounts during a special evening event. The big discounted shopping evening, which is organised by Swansea BID via its Big Heart of Swansea brand, and by Quadrant Shopping Centre, goes…
Aug 13, 2019
Swansea High Street is in the running to win a coveted Great British High Street Award, having made the finalist shortlist – and Swansea BID (Business Improvement District) is urging supporters to show their support in the public vote. Swansea High Street in on a shortlist of 12 high streets across Wales and the…
Jul 24, 2019
Swansea’s hidden corners and beauty spots will come under the artists gaze when The Big Art of Swansea returns to the City Centre on Saturday, 3 August. The annual one-day outdoor art session, organised by Swansea BID (Business Improvement District), sees artists and dabblers of all abilities conjuring up their vision of Swansea, using…
Jun 26, 2019
Small is beautiful is the message to visitors to Swansea City Centre, who are being encouraged to shop locally, and with an eye on smaller firms, throughout July, for Independents’ Month. We are launching the Independents’ Month campaign, to shine a spotlight on some of the most characterful, resourceful and welcoming businesses across our high…
Jun 3, 2019
A host of beautiful vehicles will descend on the City Centre on Father’s Day Sunday 16 June, when the Swansea Classic Vehicle Show makes a return trip. Organised by Swansea BID (Business Improvement District), the gathering of well-loved classic cars, bikes, scooters and other gems is a regular fixture in the Swansea event calendar, drawing crowds of enthusiasts…
May 16, 2019
Swansea City Centre has blossomed over the past few years when it comes to offering enticing places to eat – and if diners are looking for something exotic to tickle their taste buds they don’t have to look far. From the lively spicing of Mexican, Thai and Middle Eastern food, to the smoky, rich and…
Apr 5, 2019
Swansea City Centre will enjoy an egg-citing Easter, thanks to some fantastic family events organised by Swansea BID and its Big Heart brand. A giant Easter Maze will bring families into the City Centre from 15th to 28th April, where they will aim to find their way through the puzzle and emerge with a…
Mar 18, 2019
Welsh produce has been given a very palatable review by a new food and drink survey – with 85 percent of shoppers in this country saying Welsh food and drink is top of their shopping lists, and many saying they are willing to pay more for it. These results, of the TasteWales survey, come as…
Feb 22, 2019
The latte levy, packaging waste tax, and the wool versus synthetic debate – ethics have never been higher up on the agenda for consumers and for retailers. These are times of big shift in consumer tastes and demands. And there is a sense, perhaps, that some companies are trying to second guess which issue is…
Feb 11, 2019
Swansea Pride is one of the most colourful and eye-catching events of the year, and we are pleased to see a number of the Swansea Pride 2019 events unfolding in our City Centre venues this year as part of Pride Week (30 April to 5 May.) Swansea BID has been liaising with some of the…
Jan 31, 2019
2019 is Rugby World Cup year and all eyes are on Warren Gatland’s men as they build towards the tournament in Japan. Before that though there is the small matter of one of the most eagerly anticipated Six Nations in recent memory to contest. With Wales widely expected to be battling it out with Ireland…
Jan 18, 2019
Ginuary flies directly in the face of ‘Dry January’ and encourages people all over to embrace gin for all its wonderful flavours, styles and capabilities. You can celebrate #Ginuary in any which way you choose, there are no set rules. It’s all about appreciating and enjoying gin throughout the first month of the year and…
Jan 10, 2019
The traditional January sales have popped up all over the UK this year and Swansea is no different, with many fantastic offers available throughout the City Centre. If you’re looking to capitalise on some cut-price clothing deals in January, then look no further because Swansea has got it covered. Some of the major national retailers…
Dec 19, 2018
This year we’re running a whole host of Christmas initiatives in the City Centre including our snow gun that has brought a white Christmas to Swansea. The gun is positioned above Picton Arcade in the City Centre and brings a flurry of snowfall to the surrounding area for two minutes at a time, every ten…
Nov 16, 2018
Our Golden Ticket competition is back for 2018 with £500 worth of prizes to be won! All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning is fill out your details on a Golden Ticket in one of the participating retailers in the City Centre and you could be in with a…
Nov 16, 2018
Swansea’s much anticipated Christmas parade returns on Sunday and this year it promises to be even bigger and better than ever. Jam packed full of festivities, there will be entertainment throughout the City Centre including choirs, dancers, musicians and the world famous clowns ‘Tom and Pepe’ with their elves. All the festive fun will begin at…
Nov 8, 2018
Anyone heading in to Swansea city centre over the Christmas period will get an early present with the offer of free car parking. Shoppers and traders in the City Centre will benefit during the busy Christmas period by offering free parking at its St David’s Multi-Storey Car Park (Monday – Saturday) starting from 19 November.…
Sep 18, 2018
Stay safe when visiting Swansea City Centre with Safer Swansea Safer Swansea have a designated drop-off/pick-up point in Swansea City Centre operational every Saturday night* between 8pm and 4am in The Strand (see details below) This is a well lit safe environment for driver and passengers with the area monitored by CCTV, managed by Police Officers…
Sep 17, 2018
With the arrival of our city’s students this weekend, we have put together the ultimate guide to student discounts in Swansea City Centre And don’t forget to download our FREE app too as there are over 60 discounts and offers on there! Just search for ‘The Big Heart of Swansea’ in your app store! AND…
Jul 26, 2018
The summer holidays are well and truly upon us but fear not parents of South Wales, we have done the legwork for you and come up with plenty of events and things to do in Swansea City Centre over the holidays that you’ll keep the kids busy! We’ve never seen so much to do during…
Jul 25, 2018
For full details on all of the following events taking place in Swansea City Centre this Summer Holidays, please visit our Summer Holiday Blog
Jul 6, 2018
Charlie, owner of Brontosaurus Vegan Lifestyle Store set up her store back in January 2017. Since opening the store she has seen her lifelong dream develop into a successful independent business.
Jun 26, 2018
Come and join us at the Wales Airshow for your chance to WIN A WEEKEND! We will be giving away an overnight stay at Morgans Hotel, cinema tickets along with some restaurant and shopping vouchers too!
Jun 26, 2018
To celebrate Independent Retailers Month, we are giving you a chance to win £500 to spend in your favourite local Swansea City Centre shops*!
Jun 4, 2018
Pretty much every Dad out there will be expecting the usual socks, slippers and/ or wallet this Father’s Day, therefore we’ve done a bit of legwork to come up with some quirky things to do!
May 22, 2018
Will it rain or will it shine? That’s the big question on all parent’s minds in readiness for this May Half Term!
May 1, 2018
It’s NATIONAL Vegetarian week from the 14th – 20th May!!
Mar 19, 2018
Come and join us in Swansea City Centre on Saturday 31st March between 11am and 4pm for our Big Easter Egg Hunt of Swansea.
Mar 18, 2018
This Easter we are giving you a chance to win a family holiday for 4 courtesy of Leisuretime!
Mar 17, 2018
Come and join us in Swansea City Centre on Saturday 31st March between 11am and 4pm for the Big Easter Egg Hunt of Swansea!
Mar 9, 2018
Mothers day will soon be upon us on Sunday 11th March. Don’t worry we have you covered with our Gift Guide, Whether your and organized shopper or a last minute kind of person! We have something for everyone’s mum!
Feb 9, 2018
So many people are focussed on Valentine’s Day that we thought we’d turn our heads towards Shrove Tuesday, coming up this Tuesday 13th February. Swansea City Centre has quite a few eateries and shops that can help you celebrate in style. Here’s our summary of where you can grab pancakes across Swansea City Centre.
Feb 8, 2018
Wow we can’t believe that the February half term is upon us already! We know just how hard it can be to keep the whole family entertained…. So we have a few suggestions to make this half term a fun one!
Feb 3, 2018
Yes, It’s finally the time of year when we get to cheer on our boys! We know you treasure this time of year when you get to enjoy the great atmosphere Swansea has to offer! Here’s when, where & what you can expect of the Six Nations in Swansea!! Firstly, When ( Welsh Games…
Feb 1, 2018
We would like to inform our subscribers that unfortunately, Wilkos is no longer offering a discount on the Big Heart of Swansea card/app.
Jan 15, 2018
Today might be classed as Blue Monday and the most depressing day of the year, but we are planning to brighten up your day by giving away some prizes including a voucher for an overnight stay at Morgans Hotel!
Jan 4, 2018
Are you going to try to lose some weight, Save some money or to succeed at Veganuary Here at Big Heart of Swansea, we want to help you along the way!
Nov 6, 2017
Keep the kids busy on your visits to Swansea City Centre this Christmas by finding the names of our 10 Nutcracker Kings hidden in businesses around the town to be in with a chance to win a variety of prizes including a mini iPad.
Nov 6, 2017
This Christmas we are doing a big giveaway with lots of prizes, gifts and rewards up for grabs including the main prize of a holiday to Bluestone 5* Park Resort in Pembrokeshire, vouchers and Christmas treats.
Nov 6, 2017
This is the perfect giveaway for our social media users!
Nov 6, 2017
Whether you’re a parent looking to keep the kids occupied during the Christmas shop in city centre, are a keen social media snapper, or just fancy your chance at winning – we’ve got something for everyone.
Nov 1, 2017
This year, we’ve gone all out to ensure we have the best transport and parking offers for you to save £££ on your Christmas visits to Swansea City Centre FREE after 3pm EVERY Thursday parking at Swansea Council’s St David’s multi-storey car park from 23 November to Thursday 11th January 2018. Ideal if you want to…
Oct 26, 2017
The Golden months are here and Autumn half term is well on its way… Here at Big Heart, we know just how hard it can be to keep the kiddies occupied so we have put together a bumper blog to keep you on your toes!
Oct 12, 2017
Do you need a job? Maybe you only need it temporarily to get you through Christmas! At Big Heart, we understand how difficult it can be to find a job. Sooo we have been searching the streets of Swansea looking for vacancies for YOU!
Sep 25, 2017
To celebrate the opening of Turtle Bay in Swansea City Centre, we are have made them our Business of the Week and are doing a giveaway!
Sep 21, 2017
We would like to say a massive welcome to all the next students of Swansea & also all of our returning students. We have put together a guide of Swansea best gems!
Sep 6, 2017
Swansea can expect a sizzling hot September if new Caribbean restaurant and bar Turtle Bay has anything to do with it
Aug 21, 2017
t’s our birthday on Tuesday 22nd August! To help us celebrate, many of our city centre businesses will have special, 1 day offers available!
Aug 18, 2017
This month we are celebrating 4 years of The Big Heart of Swansea.
Jul 10, 2017
The summer holidays are nearly upon us, I’m sure lots of you will be on the lookout for new places and events to visit and keep the whole family occupied. So we have a few suggestions to keep your diary filled over the next 6 weeks of things you can do in Swansea City Centre!
Jul 1, 2017
We’ve now made it even easier to use your Swansea Loyalty card and enjoy exclusive discounts in Swansea City Centre!
Jun 29, 2017
Fancy winning £150 of vouchers? WIN big this July!
Jun 25, 2017
Olly Murs is heading to Swansea City Centre – we need your help to find him! #WheresOlly
Jun 21, 2017
Are you visiting the fantastic Wales National Airshow on July 1st- July 2nd? The Big Heart of Swansea has compiled a list of places to go for food before or after the airshow with the kids!
Jun 21, 2017
ATTENTION RUNNERS OF SWANSEA HALF MARATHON – SUNDAY 25th June 2017!
Jun 19, 2017
Download your motivational posters for this weekends Swansea Half Marathon! Don’t forget to tweet us your photos of the Swansea Half Marathon @BigHeartSwansea or post on our Facebook page
Jun 5, 2017
On Sunday, June 18th it’s fathers day! So why don’t you get organised now? The Big Heart of Swansea has compiled a list of the top things to do and buy for your dad this father’s day!
May 24, 2017
Do you have teenagers who are into live music? They can enjoy a milkshake from Madcow, a McFlurry or an ice cold coke while watching great live music on the Live Stage at Castle Square on Saturday 27th May
May 17, 2017
Swansea is playing host to a new Mini Popup Market to celebrate National Vegetarian Week.
May 9, 2017
Business of the Week: Attica is a funky little shop based on Plymouth Street and is most certainly a hidden gem of Swansea City Centre!
Apr 18, 2017
Come down to Swansea City Centre on Saturday 22nd April between 12pm and 3pm to meet your favourite TV & Movie characters courtesy of The Big Heart of Swansea and Swansea BID.
Apr 7, 2017
Easter holidays are now upon us, and I’m sure many of you are on the lookout for new places to visit and ideas to keep the whole family occupied.
Apr 7, 2017
Fancy winning £150 of vouchers? WIN big this Easter holidays!
Mar 20, 2017
Mother’s Day is coming up!
Feb 23, 2017
We are looking for our Big Heart of Swansea family – could you be it?
Jan 31, 2017
You can cheer on the best nation ever (Wales, obvs!) in so many places in Swansea City Centre. We have compiled a list of over 15 here; some old, classic, and brand new places to go to enjoy the Six Nations games.
Jan 31, 2017
February half-term is here… yes… already!
Jan 31, 2017
There are many businesses in Swansea City Centre where you can get exclusive discounts by using the Swansea Loyalty Card. Simply click on the link below to download a printable version of the offers here:
Jan 30, 2017
Fancy winning £150 of vouchers? Join us on our winning weekend!
Jan 13, 2017
Monday 16th January maybe know as the most depressing day of the year, but it won’t be for our followers of The Big Heart of Swansea!
Oct 10, 2016
Autumn is well and truly here… leaves are crunchy and it’s getting chilly AND it’s almost Half-term holiday!
Sep 29, 2016
To get exclusive discounts in Swansea City Centre, simply click on the link below to download a printable version of the offers here:
Sep 19, 2016
Welcome Freshers and returning students to Swansea!
Jul 22, 2016
Summer is here and the kids are off from school – what to do?!
Jun 20, 2016
To get exclusive discounts in Swansea City Centre, simply click on the link below to download a printable version of the offers here:
Jun 8, 2016
Read more to find out how you can be in with a chance of winning a Salsa Night for 4 people!
May 26, 2016
Where has the time gone? It’s half-term already!
Mar 24, 2016
Who would have thought it… March has seen dry weather, blue skies and some days we’ve even had a bit of warm sun – but we didn’t hold our breath as the school holidays were on the way. And we all know what happen during the school holidays right?! Yep, that’s right… RAIN!
Mar 24, 2016
With immediate effect, we will no longer be posting loyalty cards. However, you will still be able to collect cards from the following collections points.
Jan 18, 2016
See full article on the South Wales Evening post
Jan 13, 2016
FREE City Centre Fitness event
Dec 10, 2015
Simply show your Big Heart of Swansea loyalty card to your driver and ask for a ‘Big Heart of Swansea Ticket’.
Nov 16, 2015
Your chance to WIN OVER £500 of goodies just in time for Christmas!
Oct 22, 2015
Do you have teenagers and wondering how you can motivate them to get out of the house this October half term?
Oct 5, 2015
Savings of up to 25% with your Swansea Loyalty Card brought to you by The Big Heart of Swansea and Swansea BID.
Sep 4, 2015
You probably know about Swansea’s award winning Blue Flag beaches and Green Flag parks but did you know about our Purple Flag nightlife?
Sep 2, 2015
Savings of up to 25% with your Swansea Loyalty Card brought to you by The Big Heart of Swansea and Swansea BID.
Aug 18, 2015
Click on the link below to get your exclusive invite to the BHS VIP Event
Aug 4, 2015
As expected, the school summer holidays are already a wash out! So we’ve done the hard work to bring together suggestions of what you can do in Swansea City Centre if the sun isn’t shining!
Jul 6, 2015
Savings of up to 25% with your Swansea Loyalty Card brought to you by The Big Heart of Swansea and Swansea BID.
Jun 23, 2015
Your chance to win a month of frozen yoghurt from SHINE (Nelson Street)
Jun 17, 2015
We’ve taken the stress of looking for somewhere to go with Dad this Sunday and have a top 10 suggestions of places to eat & drink in Swansea City Centre!
Jun 14, 2015
We’ve put together some posts of the Swansea Half Marathon 2015 from across social media! Are you in them?
Jun 12, 2015
Due to the nature of the event, attracting up to 10,000 spectators and volunteers there are a number of road closures on Sunday 14th June including no access to the Lower Oxford Street car park.
Jun 4, 2015
Savings of up to 25% with your Swansea Loyalty Card brought to you by The Big Heart of Swansea and Swansea BID.
Jun 4, 2015
We’d like to congratulate the 16 Swansea City Centre businesses for getting shortlisted in the Swansea Life Awards.
May 26, 2015
We’re not always blessed with having blue skies and the big ball of fire in the sky, so we’ve put together some suggestions of what to do with the kids during the school holidays in Swansea City Centre – no matter what the weather!!!
May 22, 2015
Roco would like to invite you to the launch of Roco Express on June 18th 2015 from 6:00p.m
May 22, 2015
Did you know that you can now park in dedicated parkings spaces when collecting your Click & Collect orders from Swansea City Centre?
Apr 14, 2015
Your chance to win a full size customised flag from Mr.Flag (DEADLINE EXTENDED)
Apr 2, 2015
In readiness for this Saturday’s Easter Egg Hunt down load your Easter Egg Hunt map here (or collect from the Tourist Information Office
Mar 26, 2015
Head down to Swansea City Centre this Easter for your chance to win an Amazon Fire HD Tablet.
Mar 24, 2015
We’ve taken the stress out of researching what to do with the kids this Easter in Swansea City Centre
Mar 20, 2015
Savings of up to 25% with your Swansea Loyalty Card brought to you by The Big Heart of Swansea and Swansea BID.
Mar 12, 2015
Here are our suggestions for Mother’s Day gifts in Swansea City Centre
Mar 10, 2015
our chance to win a VIP Styling & Colour Consultation package worth £100 with Goose Island!
Feb 11, 2015
Here are 10 suggestions for Valentine’s Gifts from Swansea City Centre!
Feb 4, 2015
IT has a thriving list of tenants and recently enjoyed record visitor numbers but now Swansea Market can add ‘best in the country’ to its list of achievements.
Jan 19, 2015
For your chance to win 2 x 6 month memberships (valued at £184) at The Gym Group simply LIKE or COMMENT on this update with the name of a gym buddy!
Dec 6, 2014
With it being Small Business Saturday UK we thought we’d feature a couple of our Swansea City Centre businesses in our ‘Small Business Big Heart’ feature!
Oct 21, 2014
More vacancies available in #SwanseaCityCentre
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