Every year the cold and wet evenings and dark mornings of the winter season take many of us by surprise and leave us wondering if we should even bother getting out of bed
But even in poor weather there's loads to do in Swansea.
So why not pop on your raincoat, slip your trainers or boots on, and head to one of these brilliant Swansea locations for a great day out despite the weather?
Trampoline at Limitless Activity Centre
What? This brilliant trampoline park and activity centre has inflatables, trampolines and a "ninja assault course" guaranteed to keep little ones (and their grown-ups) entertained for hours.
Where? Langdon Road, Port Tennant, Swansea SA1 8PB
When? Limitless is open Monday to Saturday 10am to 7pm and on Sundays from 10am to 6pm
How much? An 'open bounce' session is £10 per person over the age of four. Spectators are £1 each. For people who have disabilities, it's £5 a session in term-time weekdays, with valid ID. For toddlers aged zero to , it's £6 a ticket with one free adult. For students, a session is £7 in term-time weekdays, with valid student ID.
Bowl at Superbowl Swansea or Tenpin Swansea
What? Here in Swansea we're very lucky to have two bowling alleys to choose from. Superbowl Swansea has 14 bowling lanes and the added facility of a fully-equipped 'Ninja Tag Active' centre. There's also an arcade and soft play area for little ones too. At Tenpin there are 26 bowling lanes plus several pool tables, table tennis tables, a bar and cafe. Both bowling venues also offer 'cosmic bowling' at certain times.
Where? Superbowl Swansea can be found in Swansea city centre at Unit 2, York Street, Swansea city centre SA1 3LZ. Tenpin Swansea can be found at Parc Tawe in The Strand, Swansea city centre SA1 2AX.
When? Both bowling alleys are open seven days a week.
Superbowl Swansea is open 10am to midnight Mondays to Fridays and 9am to midnight on Saturdays and Sunday during the term-time. During the school holidays the complex is open 9am to midnight each day.
Tenpin's opening hours are the same in school holidays and term-time days. It's open Mondays 10am to 11pm, Tuesdays 10am to 11.30pm., Wednesdays and Thursdays 10am to 11pm, Fridays and Saturdays 10am to midnight, and Sundays 10am to 11pm.
How much? Bowling is different prices at different times of the day. Currently, Superbowl Swansea is offering a 'Super November' deal for £7.50 per person for two games of bowling or Ninja Tag Active. The deal is valid all day Monday to Thursday and after 6pm on a Sunday and is bookable online.
At Tenpin, there's a deal on for two games of bowling for £5 per person, at certain times of the day.
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Play crazy golf at Bunkers
What? Two epic 12-hole crazy golf courses with electro darts boards, ping pong tables and a well-equipped bar.
Where? Unit 18-19, Little Wind Street (above Wagamamas/the old Frankie and Benny's), Swansea city centre, SA1 1ED
When? Bunkers is open seven days a week. On Mondays and Tuesdays it's open 12pm to 1pm, on Wednesdays and Thursdays it's open 12pm to 11pm, on Fridays it's open 12pm to midnight, on Saturdays it's open 10am to midnight and on Sundays it's open 10am to 10pm.
How much? One game of crazy golf is priced from £6.50 per child under 12 and from £8 per adult. For two games the price starts at £11 for under-12s, and £12.50 per adult. Ping pong is £10 per hour for a maximum group of six people, and electro darts is also £10 per hour for a maximum group of six people.
Explore nature at Plantasia
What? Plantasia is an "interactive, fully immersive tropical experience". It's like a mini-trip to a rainforest without leaving Swansea. There's various nature zones to explore, animals to see and a cafe to keep satisfy your appetite.
Where? Plantasia can be found at Parc Tawe, Swansea city centre, SA1 2AL
When? Plantasia is open seven days a week from 10am to 4pm.
How much? Plantasia costs £8 per adult and £6 per child aged three and over. Concessions are £6, tickets for people who are disabled are £6, and tickets for 'Passport of Leisure' holders are £4. Visitors aged under three are free. Tickets are cheaper when booked online.
Watch a film at Vue Swansea or Odeon Swansea
What? Two huge state-of-the-art cinema complexes showing a multitude of 2D and 3D films with a variety of stalls offering food and drink.
Where? Vue Swansea can be found in York Street, Swansea, SA1 3LZ. Odeon Swansea ca be found at Parc Tawe, Swansea, SA1 2BA.
When? Film showing times vary but both cinemas typically start showing films at around 10am and show films throughout the day and into the evening. On certain days special 18+ showings of selected films take place late at night.
How much? Vue is currently offering a deal where Swansea film-goers can book tickets online for just £4.99. It's £5.99 per film when bought at the cinema. At Odeon tickets cost £6.50 for children and £7 for adults aged 15 and over.
Immerse yourself in history at the Egypt Centre
What? The Egypt Centre is a quaint museum based on the Swansea University campus that hosts an impressive collection of Egyptian artefacts and antiquities. It's split into two sections, the House of Life and the House of Death, each with intriguing exhibits and artefacts to see.
Where? The Egypt Centre can be found in Taliesin on the Swansea University campus, Singleton Park, Sketty, Swansea, SA2 8PP.
When? The Egypt Centre is open to the public from Tuesdays to Fridays from 3pm to 4pm and on Saturdays from 10am to 4pm (though it does close for lunch on Saturdays between 1pm and 2pm).
How much? Admission to the Egypt Centre is free.
Learn about poet Dylan Thomas at the 'Birthplace and family home of Dylan Thomas'
What? Exactly as the name suggests, this popular attraction is the birthplace and childhood home of one of Wales' literary giants Dylan Thomas.
The house looks just as it back in 1914 when Dylan's family first bought it, and is open to the public for guided tours.
Where? 5 Cwmdonkin Drive, Uplands, Swansea SA2 0RA
When? Tours are available on Wednesdays and Sundays at 10am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, and 3pm.
How much? Admission is £8 per adult or £20 for a family ticket for two adults and two children. You can add on 'Tea and Welsh cakes' or 'Edwardian Afternoon Tea' for an additional charge if you so choose.
Step back in time at Swansea Museum
What? The oldest museum in Wales, Swansea Museum hosts collections of Egyptian and Greek artefacts as well as exhibitions on wartime Swansea and all things south Wales industry and transport including displays about boats, ships, and nautical objects.
Where? Swansea Museum can be found on Victoria Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea, SA1 1SN.
When? Swansea Museum is open from Tuesdays to Sundays from 10am to 3pm.
How much? Entry is free.
Shop local at Swansea Market
What? Swansea market is the largest indoor market in Wales and has more than 100 stalls selling local produce, clothing and accessories, cosmetics, gifts and jewellery while there are engraving and beauty services too.
Plus Swansea council has confirmed a "Market Garden" and dining area with 170 plants, free wifi, and places to charge your phone will be coming to Swansea market before Christmas. The Market Garden will have garden-style tables and chairs for people to sit at and enjoy food and drink bought from local retailers in the market and will also be able to host events and exhibitions to help draw more people into the market.
You can read more about the Market Garden in a previous article here.
Where? Oxford Street, Swansea, SA1 3PQ.
When? Swansea market is open from 8am to 5pm Monday to Saturday and from 10am to 4.30pm on Sundays.
How much? You're sure to snap up a bargain in the market but the costs are all down to what you want to spend.
Educate yourself at the National Waterfront Museum
What? The National Waterfront Museum hosts exhibitions on Wales' incredible contribution to industry and innovation over the last 300 years.
It teaches visitors about how the industrial revolution shaped local people and their communities in Wales and also has specialist exhibits on Wales' industrial and maritime heritage with a mixture of traditional displays and "cutting-edge, interactive technology".
Where? National Waterfront Museum is located in Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea, SA1 3RD.
When? It's open daily from 10am to 5pm.
How much? Entry is free.
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