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SHOPPING & RETAIL
01792 460 312
Swansea, SA1 3QW
The Quadrant Shopping Centre is the principal
under-cover shopping centre in Swansea. The
centre opened its doors in 1979 and since the
1980s has been home to the Swansea Devil,
a controversial carved wooden statue of the
Devil. The 440,000 sq ft mall is anchored by
Debenhams, WH Smith and Boots. Other notable
stores include HMV, Clarks and Dorothy Perkins.
Defining features of the capacious centre include
its glass roof structure and its square atrium at
the centre, which is now leased out to seasonal
businesses, mainly during festive periods. The
centre was last redeveloped in the early 1990s,
but much of the upper floor decor consists of open
brickwork from the 1980s. There are two levels
in the Quadrant; Boots, Debenhams and WH
Smith are the only stores occupying the upper
level, along with the public conveniences and The
Gallery, a cafe that overlooks the central area.
The Quadrant is conveniently situated adjacent
to Swansea Market, Swansea bus station and
a multi-storey car park. The bustling steel-and-
glass shopping complex features a dizzying list of
High Street retail outlets and specialist boutiques.
Not only is the centre spotless, but the staff are
friendly and the WiFi is fast and reliable. Visitors
are spoiled for choice when it comes to deciding
where and what to eat or drink. The centre’s
dining quarter has expanded in recent years, with
an array of cafes and restaurants on-site, among
them Debenhams Cafe and Trenchers, which
serves an extensive selection of gourmet coffees,
fresh soups, patisseries, deli dishes, salads
and snacks. Shops, meanwhile, include Animal,
Clarks and Evans. Grab some lunch or dinner
before or after your raid on the shops. A word of
warning: The Quadrant can get pretty busy at the
weekends so plan accordingly.
QUADRANT SHOPPING CENTRE
