Taking to the Skies over Swansea Bay

We’re getting excited at Bayview Oxwich as it’s now not long to wait until one of the annual highlights of the Swansea and Gower calendar comes around again. On Saturday, 6th and Sunday, 7th July, 2024, Wales’ much anticipated National Air Show will take to the skies over Swansea Bay. And it’s all free!

Just a half-an-hour drive from Bayview, the natural amphitheatre of Swansea Bay will provide the backdrop for some of the best pilots and flying displays in the world to show their stuff in a non-stop show of aerial acrobatics.

It’s an unmissable event attracting hundreds of thousands of people of all ages who not only want to witness the spectacles in the sky, but also be part of the excitement that sees Swansea’s prom transformed into a traffic-free zone with ground displays, delicious food and drinks stands, countless VR experiences, music and live bands, and activities suitable for a wonderful family day out.

To give you a taste of what’s to come, here’s what went on last year:

• RAF Red Arrows

• Typhoon

• Battle of Britain Memorial Flight – Saturday and Sunday

• Team Raven – Saturday and Sunday

• Tigers Parachute Display Team – Saturday and Sunday

• Wildcat Helicopter – Saturday and Sunday

• AeroSuperBatics Wing walkers – Saturday and Sunday

• Yak 50 – Saturday and Sunday

• Jet Pitts G-JPIT – Saturday and Sunday

• Norwegian Vampire – Saturday and Sunday

• Republic P-47 Thunderbolt – Saturday and Sunday

• Harvard G-NWHF and Supermarine Seafire – Saturday

• Fairey Swordfish and Westland Wasp – Sunday

• Strikemasters – Saturday and Sunday

The event promises to be even better this year, so head over to www.walesnationalairshow.com for more information. 

Why not make your base and #happyplace at Bayview, Oxwich? When the buzz of the Air Show is over, stay on and take in some R & R in one of our luxury apartments, contemporary cottages or even our exclusive retreat. Call Wanda and the Team at Bayview to discuss which of our holiday rental accommodation might be best for you and your family and to see if there are any last minute deals.