Picture this: a wooded valley with a fresh water river (Pennard Pill) meandering through a vast open space surrounded by sand dunes and limestone features before flowing into the sea. The prominent ruin of Pennard Castle sits at the...

Perched high over the splendid Three Cliffs Bay , the mysterious Pennard Castle has to be one of the most picturesque ruins on the Gower Peninsula. Little is recorded on the history of the stronghold, but it is believed to...

These 19th Century landscaped gardens of 50 acres contain probably the finest collection of rhododendrons in Wales, including some which grow to 16m high. They were established by the wealthy Vivian family who organised expeditions to collect exotic plant specimens...

The Egypt Centre is based in Swansea, the second city of Wales, and houses a fascinating collection of archaeology and collected pieces that relate to the historic ancient Egyptian empire and civilisation. One of the oldest and most romanticised...

The Gower Heritage Centre is home to a working 12th century Water powered Corn Mill. It was originally built by William de Breos, a knight from Normandy in France. The mill is one of the oldest ’Toll Mills’ in Wales,...

Llangennith Beach is a superb 3-mile sandy beach owned by the National Trust with excellent bathing and spectacular scenery. It is also renowned for its excellent surfing. Llangennith holds some of the most consistent surf on Gower Peninsula, and is...

As an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the Gower region, Oxwich Bay combines the variety of wildlife found in a nature reserve with the appeal of a beach resort, and is an ideal location for swimming, surfing and nature...

Oystermouth Castle was founded by William de Londres in the 12th Century and the tall tower was added in the 14th Century. The castle is Norman in origin although, in present day a closer look will reveal several styles and...

One of several exciting Neolithic discoveries along the coastline in South Wales, the Parc-le-Breos burial ground is owned and managed by Welsh Heritage. When the excavations were first made, the bones of forty people were found, many of which...

The Signature Gallery represents one of the most important forums for art and expression in the Mumbles area. The gallery is committed to giving opportunity to local young and emerging artists who need a place to exhibit their works....

This unique gallery holds the leading selection of designs from the principality’s finest carvers of lovespoons. It is conveniently situated in the centre of Mumbles village, near the seafront. The lovespoon is a traditional Welsh artform. The custom of giving...

This beach takes its name from the three striking pointy cliffs that project into the bay, complete with a fully formed natural archway. A favoured place for rock climbers, Three Cliffs beach is quite a remote, difficult to access bay,...