Plantasia, Swansea (must see)
The Plantasia is a large public hothouse located in the Parc Tawe retail park. It exhibits a wide range of tropical plants and insects. It opened in 1990.
The glasshouse contains three climate zones: Tropical with a rainforest, Arid and a seasonal Humid Butterfly House. The collection includes over 5,000 plants, many of which are extinct from their natural habitat. Plant types include bananas, coconuts, giant bamboo, Paw paw and collections of ferns and cacti.
Along with the plants, there is supporting insect life including ants, fish and reptiles. In the butterfly house, butterflies can be seen flying freely and viewed at various stages of development.
Plantasia has been used as a filming location for Doctor Who episodes "The Doctor's Daughter" and "Cold Blood".
The glasshouse contains three climate zones: Tropical with a rainforest, Arid and a seasonal Humid Butterfly House. The collection includes over 5,000 plants, many of which are extinct from their natural habitat. Plant types include bananas, coconuts, giant bamboo, Paw paw and collections of ferns and cacti.
Along with the plants, there is supporting insect life including ants, fish and reptiles. In the butterfly house, butterflies can be seen flying freely and viewed at various stages of development.
Plantasia has been used as a filming location for Doctor Who episodes "The Doctor's Daughter" and "Cold Blood".
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Sight Name: Plantasia
Sight Location: Swansea, Wales (See walking tours in Swansea)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Swansea, Wales (See walking tours in Swansea)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Swansea, Wales
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
Dylan Thomas Trail
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.1 Km or 2.5 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.1 Km or 2.5 Miles