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Officials in Swansea, Wales, are to unveil new plans aimed at regenerating the area's seafront.

It is hoped that visitor numbers will increase with the introduction of improved tourist and family attractions.

Nothing has been confirmed as yet, but plans are said to include an adrenaline sports centre, which would provide a haven for water-skiers and windsurfers.

In addition, it is expected that plans for cafes, public works of art and event spaces will be brought to Swansea Bay.

'Swansea has five miles of superb coastline,' Dr Ian Jenkins from Swansea Institute's school of leisure, tourism and sport told the BBC.

'There have been improvements in the last ten years to the coast path, the introduction of the land train, the redevelopment of the lido at Blackpill and the skateboard ramp.

'But these were largely superficial and what is being proposed seems to be far more substantial,' he added.

Local residents will be asked for their opinions on the new ideas when they go on public display from 22 February.

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