Gower Peninsula Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Gower Peninsula
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Townhill
When in Townhill, you can plan a visit to Grand Theatre and Swansea Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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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.
Upper Killay
While Upper Killay isn't home to many top sights, Clyne Gardens and Singleton Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
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Reviewed on 21 Jul 2024
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Reviewed on 26 Jul 2024
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Reviewed on 18 Apr 2024
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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.
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.
Oxwich Bay Beach
Stroll along one of Britain’s most picturesque beaches and follow the trails into the nature reserve for its diverse landscape.
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.
- Three Cliffs Bay Beach
- Mumbles Pier
- Rhossili Beach
- Swansea Marina
- Oxwich Bay Beach
- Singleton Park
- Swansea University
- Caswell Bay Beach
- Swansea Beach
- Grand Theatre
- Mumbles Lighthouse
- Oystermouth Castle
- National Waterfront Museum
- Penrice Castle
- Bracelet Bay Beach
- Oxwich Castle
- Clyne Gardens
- St Helens Rugby and Cricket Ground
- Penllergare Valley Woods
- Gwyn Hall
- Maritime Quarter
- Swansea Castle
- Blackpill Lido
- National Trust Rhossili Shop & Visitor Centre
- Quadrant Shopping Centre
- Plantasia