Donate or adopt a bench

Important notice

Donated or adopted benches - site availability

Unfortunately, due to reaching capacity, benches can no longer be installed in the following locations:

• Clyne Valley Country Park
• Kilvey Hill
• All cliff paths and bays along the Gower coast, including:
  • Rhossili Bay
  • Horton Bay
  • Port Eynon Bay
  • Oxwich Bay
  • Pwll Du Bay
  • Caswell Bay
  • Langland Bay
  • Rotherslade Bay
  • Limeslade Bay
  • Bracelet Bay
• Mumbles Promenade (between Knab Rock and Blackpill)
• Swansea Promenade (between Civic Centre and the Maritime Quarter)

A number of existing benches at the following locations are in urgent need of replacement. Donating a new bench in these areas would significantly enhance the space for Swansea's residents and visitors:

• Most of Swansea's parks (excluding Clyne Valley Country Park)
• Botanical Gardens in Singleton Park
• Fendrod Lake
• Swansea Promenade (between Blackpill and Civic Centre)
• Oystermouth Castle grounds (existing benches for adoption only)
• Clyne Gardens (limited availability)
• Clyne cycle path (limited locations)
• Lower Swansea Valley cycle path - Clydach to Swansea (limited locations)

Note: Any bench selected must be appropriate for the location and will be confirmed by the Parks Team.

Installation

We will install a personalised plaque, engraved with the wording of your choice, on the park bench you select from the available locations.

Swansea Council is pleased to consider applications to donate or adopt a bench through our 'donate or adopt a bench' scheme. This is a meaningful way to support and enjoy Swansea's beaches, parks, and gardens - places where many spend time with family and friends, and where residents can sit and relax, come rain or shine.

The scheme offers businesses, organisations, and individuals the opportunity to donate a new bench or adopt an existing one, placing it in a personal and lasting location within our city. Benches will remain in place for their natural lifespan. Once a bench becomes unsafe to use, the council will attempt to contact the donor to advise that the period has ended and offer options to re-donate or re-adopt a new bench in the same location, or to allow the location to be reallocated.

The donate a bench price includes:

• Supply and delivery of a new bench
• Suitable base (new or existing)
• Installation
• Plaque with inscription of your choice

The adopt a bench price includes:

• An existing bench
• Plaque with inscription of your choice.

Plaques and engraving

There are three main types of plaque to choose from. The size and wording will be discussed during your consultation:

• Stainless steel
• Brass (please note: brass plaques will tarnish over time)
• Plastic - an all-weather option with black lettering on a bronze-coloured background
• Inscription in the top slat (available for Brompton and Grafton benches only)

Bases and pads

The final positioning of the bench will depend on the base it is to be secured to. This will either be a concrete base or a concrete pad. Full details will be provided during your consultation.

Consultation

Our Parks Team will handle your enquiry and support you throughout the process.

Benches typically take around 30 weeks from order to installation, depending on supplier availability, workload, and weather conditions.

Benches under this scheme can only be donated or adopted on land owned by Swansea Council. Requests will be considered for the locations listed above. Please specify your preferred location when making an enquiry.

Please see our frequently asked questions. If you have any further queries, please email: parks.section@swansea.gov.uk

A list of all parks can be found here: A-Z parks, nature reserves and outdoor spaces