- Brynmill
infobox UK place
country = Wales
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latitude = 51.61
longitude = -03.97
official_name = Brynmill
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population =
unitary_wales=Swansea
lieutenancy_wales=West Glamorgan
constituency_westminster = Swansea West
constituency_welsh_assembly=Swansea West
post_town= SWANSEA
postcode_district = SA1/SA2
postcode_area= SA
dial_code= 01792
os_grid_reference= SS635921Brynmill is a
suburb of the City and County ofSwansea ,Wales , UK. It lies about two miles (3 km) to the west ofSwansea city centre . It is a residential area forming the southern part of the Uplands electoral ward. As it is close to Swansea university, many students choose to rent rooms here during term time. Aside from the student population, this is a fairlymiddle-class area.Brynmill is approximately bounded by
Swansea Bay to the south; Brynmill Lane to the west; Glanbrydan Avenue to the north; Bryn-y-Mor Road to the north-east; and Guildhall Road to the south-east. Brynmill can be futher subdivided between the upland area of Brynmill proper and the lowland area of St. Helen's close the the sea.Brynmill is situated on hilly terrain. Many of the properties are built on slopes. Property subsidence is a problem here. Property prices here are around the national average.
Council tax rates here are quite high. The area offers convenient access to the city centre shopping area via the Oystermouth Road to the South, and Sketty Road to the North. However, these roads are rather congested during peak hours.Local Amenities
The parish church of [http://www.st-gabriels-swansea.com/index.htm St Gabriel's] (
Church in Wales /Anglican ) was consecrated in 1889. It is situated on Bryn Road.St. Benedict 'sRoman Catholic Church is on Sketty Road. The localprimary schools are Brynmill Primary School and Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Bryn-y-mor.TheSt Helens Rugby and Cricket Ground is located to the South of Brynmill. St. Helen's also plays host to the annualGuy Fawkes night fireworks display.To the east of the district is the Swansea Guildhall complex, with its tall
clock tower being visible from a distance. The Guildhall houses theCity and County of Swansea council offices. The Northern section of the Guildhall complex housesLaw courts . The Southern part of the Guildhall complex houses theBrangwyn Hall - a venue for social and cultural functions in Swansea. This is a venue for performances of theBBC National Orchestra of Wales when they visit Swansea. This is also used as the venue forgraduation ceremonies for new graduates from Swansea university.Waterfront
The Swansea waterfront
promenade and cycle track crosses Brynmill across its southern boundary. This is just a few metres away from St. Helen's. Situated here is awar memorial and a memorial toSwansea Jack . Thetruss structure of the Oystermouthbridge (a.k.a. Slip Bridge) is now located here. The terminus of theMumbles land train is situated here.Immediately south of the promenade lies
Swansea Bay . Here is a large sandybeach with fairly calm waters and a very largetidal range. At high tide, the beach is almost entirely covered by Swansea Bay's waters. At low tide, it is about 1/4 mile walk to the water front.Directly west of St. Helen's is the recreation ground. This is a venue used to host travelling
funfair s andcircuses . It has hosted theMoscow State Circus , theChinese State Circus , andGerry Cottle's Circus . The Rec, as it is referred to by locals, is also host to a seasonalPark and ride car park.Victoria Park
To the East of St. Helen's is Victoria Park, containing
bowling green s andtennis courts . For younger children, there are swings to Play on. Victoria Park contains thePatti Pavilion , which serves as a village hall, and is a venue for village fêtes,pantomime , and other theatrical entertainment, as well as music gigs. Located at the South East corner of Victoria Park is aweather station containing aStevenson screen .Brynmill Park
Brynmill Park is the local
park which is separated from Singleton Park by Brynmill Lane. Brynmill Park is a Victorian park, and contains a lake, which supports a population ofWhooper Swan s. The lake was originally constructed as areservoir , before being converted to recreational use.Singleton Park houses the Brynmill stream which was once the town boundary, and which was being used to power a corn mill as far back thefifteenth century . ("Swansea before Industry", Swansea Museum Services.)
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