Cockett 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.
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.
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.
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
Private Hike - Eight Waterfalls Of The Brecon Beacons Adventure
The Amazing Six Waterfalls Hiking Tour - Brecon Beacons
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Other neighbourhoods around Cockett
Penderry
Though Penderry may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Swansea.com Stadium and Penllergare Valley Woods.
Townhill
When in Townhill, you can plan a visit to Grand Theatre and LC Swansea, some noteworthy sights in the nearby 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 Swansea Market.
Penllergaer
Travellers like the historical sites in Penllergaer, and Penllergare Valley Woods is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Landore
When in Landore, you can plan a visit to Swansea.com Stadium and Grand Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
- Brecon Beacons National Park
- Three Cliffs Bay Beach
- Mumbles Pier
- Rhossili Beach
- Oxwich Bay Beach
- Singleton Park
- Swansea Marina
- Swansea University
- Caswell Bay Beach
- Rhondda Valley
- Pembrey Country Park
- Aberavon Beach
- Swansea Beach
- National Botanic Garden of Wales
- Oystermouth Castle
- Grand Theatre
- Porthcawl Rest Bay Beach
- Craig-y-Nos Country Park
- Mumbles Lighthouse
- Aberglasney Gardens
- National Showcaves Centre for Wales
- Parc y Scarlets
- National Waterfront Museum
- Margam Country Park
- Royal Porthcawl Golf Club
- Henrhyd Waterfall
- Kidwelly Castle