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As impressive, in its way, as Tintern Abbey despite the ugly industrial surroundings.

The vaulted undercroft is particularly worth the visit (but you have to ask for the key at the gatehouse as you enter).

And if you can get as far as Skewen (just up the hill) stop in at Cresci's Cafe for the best ice cream in South Wales!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12536 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12527 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12527 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12153 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12153 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12106 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12106 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12091
This is the most beautiful, friendly, chilled-out place to relax and the staff are young, friendly, and attractive with a startling consistency - moody dark Italians mix with cheerful Welsh blondes as the cherry on top, though, of course, there are many cherries in the ice cream, should you wish.

A favourite among families, sundae-sharing couples and grannies treating themselves, a summer sundae there is divine, and the city lights shimmering over the sea at night make the old city look more magical than it looks close up, that's for sure!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12091 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12001
Anyone who's ever lived in Swansea can tell you that Joe's was established in 1922: it says so on the side of their cartons. Since then, millions of litres of the stuff have been sold to locals and visitors alike.

Make your choice from the extensive range of specials, or just have a cone or carton of pure vanilla ice cream as it comes, rolled in chocolate strands or chopped nuts as you wish.

In addition to the original premises on St Helen's Road (near the cricket ground, Guildhall and university), there are two newer branches at Mumbles and Parc Tawe.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12001 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7361 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7361 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7174
Margan Park isn't far from the steelworks of Port Talbot, which creates a dramatic view at night - belching flames across the bay, it's very strange and beautiful, the park itself has lots to offer but it's only a short drive from some great beaches namely Rest Bay and a slightly longer drive to the mumbles and Gower Peninsular.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7174