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COPR BAY: Opening day named for long-delayed car park — with 628 spaces, £1-an-hour parking and a city centre car park closing the same day
Swansea’s long-delayed Copr Bay North car park finally has an opening day — Monday 13 July.
The seven-storey multi-storey beside the Oystermouth Road bridge will bring 628 spaces to the city centre, more than four years after the rest of the Copr Bay district opened — and years behind schedule after its original contractor collapsed mid-build.
The car park entrance will be on Albert Row.
Parking will be part of Swansea Council’s 1-2-3-4-5 offer: £1 an hour for up to five hours, with a maximum charge of £5 for up to 24 hours from Monday to Saturday.
On Sundays, parking costs £2 all day regardless of length of stay.
The car park includes standard bays, accessible parking, electric vehicle charging bays and motorcycle spaces.
Cllr Andrew Stevens and council leader Cllr Rob Stewart outside the new Copr Bay North car park (Image: Swansea Council)But the opening comes with a closure. The St David’s multi-storey car park — 375 spaces — shuts for good the same day.
The 375-space St David’s multi-storey car park closes on Monday 13 July ahead of demolition (Image: Swansea Council)That car park will then be demolished to make way for the next phase of regeneration on the former St David’s Shopping Centre site, where ground investigation works for a landmark office scheme began last autumn.
Taken together, the council says the change amounts to a net increase of more than 250 city centre parking spaces.
Season ticket holders at St David’s will be relocated to Copr Bay North from opening day, while LC permit holders at the Copr Bay South car park move over on Monday 3 August. All permit holders will be contacted directly.
Cllr Andrew Stevens, cabinet member for environment and infrastructure, said residents, visitors and businesses wanted more city centre parking at affordable prices.
“That’s why we’ve invested in this new facility, creating even more parking spaces than were previously available while ensuring prices remain highly competitive compared with other towns and cities across the UK,” he said, adding the council would continue with what it describes as some of the cheapest city centre parking in the country.
The five retail units on Cupid Way beneath the car park — which have stood empty since the district opened, after the traders first announced for them never moved in — are being marketed to prospective shop, restaurant and café operators.
Council leader Cllr Rob Stewart said the ambition was “to create a vibrant link between the city centre, the bridge and Swansea Arena”, calling the car park’s completion another step towards that vision.
He said further announcements would be made in the coming weeks about plans for the former shopping centre site — plans he said would “bring significantly more people into the area, helping to create the footfall needed to attract new shops and other businesses”.
The development was delivered by Swansea Council with RivingtonHark as development manager, and Andrew Scott Ltd completing the finishing works after the original contractor went into administration.
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How the structure was left in limbo after its original contractor collapsed mid-build.Site investigation works begin ahead of new Swansea city office development
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The plans taking shape on the former St David’s Shopping Centre site. -
Swansea arena nears million milestone as star acts line up
Packed crowds and star power
Figures released this week show the arena has already drawn over 245,000 visits in 2025 alone, with audiences flocking to see the likes of the Manic Street Preachers, Wet Wet Wet, John Bishop, Riverdance and even a nostalgic night with The Fast Show.
The venue, developed by Swansea Council and part‑funded by the Swansea Bay City Deal, is run by ATG Entertainment. As well as concerts, it has become a hub for conferences, banquets, graduations and creative learning events.
What’s next
The line‑up for 2026 is already turning heads. Kaiser Chiefs, 10cc and Russell Howard are all booked, while UB40 and Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals will bring more variety to the stage.
But the biggest buzz surrounds Mamma Mia, which lands in January with 15 performances and the highest predicted ticket sales for any single show at the arena to date. Fans of Gavin & Stacey will also get their fix when James Corden and Ruth Jones appear in When Gavin Met Stacey, sharing behind‑the‑scenes secrets from Barry Island to Billericay.
Kaiser Chiefs advertised on the digital screen on the side of Swansea’s Arena
(Image: Swansea Council)Civic pride
Cllr Rob Stewart, Swansea Council Leader, said:
“The Swansea Building Society Arena has quickly established itself as one of the city’s most significant cultural and economic assets. Since opening, it has played a vital role in transforming the Copr Bay district into a vibrant destination, drawing audiences from across Wales and beyond.”
He added that the arena has strengthened Swansea’s reputation as a home for major touring acts while also providing a platform for local artists and community events.
Venue director’s view
Matt Blackhouse, Venue Director, said:
Crowds enjoy the show inside Swansea Building Society Arena“Since joining the arena team in June this year, it’s been great to see the variety of shows and events we’ve hosted — from three sold‑out nights with Bob Dylan to multi‑day conferences and banquets for over 600 people. With plenty more acts still to be announced, we’re excited to continue bringing top class entertainment to the region and putting Swansea firmly on the map.”
(Image: Swansea Council)From opening night to cultural hub
Since its launch in March 2022, the arena has been hailed as a catalyst for Copr Bay’s regeneration, shortlisted for architecture awards and praised as a test bed for digital innovation. With visitor numbers now closing in on the million mark, the venue is proving to be both a cultural powerhouse and an economic boost for the city.
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The arena became the Swansea Building Society Arena under a new naming deal.Figures show arena success since opening
Visitor numbers exceeded projections in the first year of operation.Swansea Arena shortlisted for top architecture award
The venue’s striking design earned national recognition.Arena generates visitor and jobs boost for city
Figures showed the arena’s impact on Swansea’s economy and employment.#ATG #CllrRobStewart #comedy #concerts #Conferences #CoprBay #KaiserChiefs #MammaMia #ManicStreetPreachers #Music #RussellHoward #Swansea #SwanseaArena #SwanseaBuildingSocietyArena #UB40 #WetWetWet