The Tower, Meridian Quay

The Tower at Meridian Quay is a modern residential building with 29 floors rising 107 meters above the waterfront, offering views across Swansea Bay. Ground-level retail spaces and a restaurant are connected directly to the Maritime Quarter promenade where visitors can walk along the water.

The project received approval in 2003 and construction started in 2006 as part of a 50-million-pound Maritime Quarter development. It represented a shift in the region's building ambitions and set new standards for tall residential design in Wales.

The name reflects the meridian line and waterfront location, rooting the building to Swansea's maritime identity. The public spaces and retail areas create a gathering point that shapes how visitors move through the quarter.

The building sits at the edge of the Maritime Quarter and is easily reached from the city center, with direct access to the waterfront path. Keep in mind this is a residential building, but the ground level and restaurant are open to the public.

The dining area on the upper floors offers views that stretch across Swansea Bay toward the Bristol Channel. On clear days, diners can see the coastlines of multiple counties from the restaurant windows.

Location: Swansea

Inception: 2009

Floors above the ground: 29

GPS coordinates: 51.61390,-3.94318

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:57