West Glamorgan Travel Guide
Where to stay in West Glamorgan
Castle
Castle is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Swansea Market and Grand Theatre 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 Plantasia and Swansea Marina 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.
Upper Killay
While Upper Killay isn't home to many top sights, Clyne Gardens and Singleton Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Landore
When in Landore, you can plan a visit to Swansea.com Stadium and Plantasia, 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.
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.
- Three Cliffs Bay Beach
- Mumbles Pier
- Rhossili Beach
- Oxwich Bay Beach
- Singleton Park
- Swansea Marina
- Swansea University
- Caswell Bay Beach
- Aberavon Beach
- Swansea Beach
- Oystermouth Castle
- Grand Theatre
- Mumbles Lighthouse
- National Waterfront Museum
- Margam Country Park
- Margam Castle
- St Helens Rugby and Cricket Ground
- Bracelet Bay Beach
- Penrice Castle
- Maritime Quarter
- Penllergare Valley Woods
- Afan Argoed Country Park
- Clyne Gardens
- National Trust Rhossili Shop & Visitor Centre
- Swansea Castle
- Melincourt Waterfall