Gower Peninsula Travel Guide
Where to stay in Gower Peninsula
Castle
Castle is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Grand Theatre and LC Swansea while you're in town.
Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton
Unique features of Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Rhossili Beach or Whiteford National Nature Reserve while you're exploring the 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.
Llanrhidian Higher
While Llanrhidian Higher isn't home to many top sights, Parc y Scarlets and Three Cliffs Bay Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Landore
When in Landore, you can plan a visit to Swansea.com Stadium and Grand Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Cockett
When in Cockett, you can plan a visit to Brynmill Park and Singleton Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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Popular places to visit
Brecon Beacons National Park
Brecon Beacons National Park, situated in South Wales, is a haven for explorers, nature lovers and epicurean travellers.
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.
Rhondda Valley
From countryside rambles to visiting a former coal mine and touring a whisky distillery, this beautiful part of southern Wales has much to offer.
- Three Cliffs Bay Beach
- Mumbles Pier
- Oxwich Bay Beach
- Rhossili Beach
- Swansea Marina
- Swansea University
- Singleton Park
- Caswell Bay Beach
- Swansea Beach
- Grand Theatre
- Oystermouth Castle
- Mumbles Lighthouse
- National Waterfront Museum
- Swansea Castle
- Bracelet Bay Beach
- National Trust Rhossili Shop & Visitor Centre
- Maritime Quarter
- Penrice Castle
- St Helens Rugby and Cricket Ground
- Gwyn Hall
- Penllergare Valley Woods
- Clyne Gardens
- Plantasia
- Swansea Observatory
- Perriswood Archery & Falconry Centre
- Brynmill Park