Birchgrove Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Three Cliffs Bay Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Three Cliffs Bay Beach during your travels in Swansea? Stroll along the marina in this quaint area or visit its lively bars.
Mumbles Pier
One of Swansea’s most recognisable landmarks, the imposing Victorian pier on the southwestern corner of Swansea Bay holds both historic value and offers an entertaining way to pass the afternoon. Once a favoured haunt of Dylan Thomas, this iconic attraction in the village of Mumbles now plays host to tourists and locals out to enjoy themselves.
Oxwich Bay Beach
Stroll along one of Britain’s most picturesque beaches and follow the trails into the nature reserve for its diverse landscape.
Rhossili Beach
Often named as one of the best beaches in the UK and even the world, Rhossili Beach in the Gower Peninsula is unsurprisingly a popular attraction. It has also been called the “supermodel of British beaches” by The Independent because of its good looks, as well as the UK’s most dog-friendly beach by The Times.
Singleton Park
Once a private estate, today this urban park is a place to enjoy botanical gardens, miniature golf and live music performances.
Caswell Bay Beach
Surf on the choppy waters of this scenic bay and trek along the nature paths for gorgeous views of cliffs and headlands.
Things to do
Gower Coast Hiking Tour
Walk And Forage The Highest (Batman's) Waterfall In The Beacons
The Gower Tour With Mumbles Three Cliffs Worms Head From Cardiff
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Other neighbourhoods around Birchgrove
Llansamlet
Visitors to Llansamlet enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Celtic Trail is worth a stop.
Bon-y-maen
Travellers like the historical sites in Bon-y-maen, and Grosnez Castle is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Mynyddbach
Though Mynyddbach may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Swansea.com Stadium and Grand Theatre.
Landore
When in Landore, you can plan a visit to Swansea.com Stadium and Grand Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
St. Thomas
St. Thomas is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Swansea Marina and National Waterfront Museum if you have time to explore the area.
Cwmbrwla
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cwmbrwla and surrounding area, you can visit Swansea.com Stadium and St. Joseph's Cathedral.
- Brecon Beacons National Park
- Three Cliffs Bay Beach
- Mumbles Pier
- Oxwich Bay Beach
- Rhossili Beach
- Swansea Marina
- Rhondda Valley
- Swansea University
- Singleton Park
- Pembrey Country Park
- Caswell Bay Beach
- National Botanic Garden of Wales
- Aberavon Beach
- Swansea Beach
- Grand Theatre
- Craig-y-Nos Country Park
- Oystermouth Castle
- Penderyn Distillery
- National Showcaves Centre for Wales
- Porthcawl Rest Bay Beach
- Mumbles Lighthouse
- Aberglasney Gardens
- Parc y Scarlets
- National Waterfront Museum
- Margam Country Park
- Royal Porthcawl Golf Club
- Swansea Castle
- Bracelet Bay Beach