Gower Peninsula Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Gower Peninsula
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.
St. Thomas
St. Thomas is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Dylan Thomas Centre and Maritime Quarter if you have time to explore the area.
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.
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.
Cockett
When in Cockett, you can plan a visit to St Helens Rugby and Cricket Ground and Swansea Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Bon-y-maen
Travellers like the historical sites in Bon-y-maen, and Grosnez Castle is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Average Hotel in a good location for Business. Check in was slow and Room electrics had two separate faults.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Village Hotel Swansea
From the outset the reception was chaotic with lots of noisey people. I had to queue for self check-in. I queried why there was a £5 car parking charge when this hadn't been pointed out prior to my booking. I asked why this was and he said because I booked with Expedia. So be careful. The hotel was ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
The Grand Hotel Swansea
The staff were great, but the room was disappointing, the pictures made it look bigger and luxurious. Our room was above the bar so the music was loud and we had either thin pillows or lumpy pillows, so my neck ached in the morning
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Cwmbach Cottages
It was warm and comfortable with everything we needed for breakfast
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Marina View Apartment
Student Only Oldway Centre
strongly recommended.
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2025
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.
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
Enjoy long walks, spot birds and marine life, and watch surfers ride big waves at this award-winning beach on the Gower Peninsula.
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.
Mumbles Pier
Amble along this Victorian Pier for its arcade games and café and enjoy the views of the sea and the lighthouse.
Singleton Park
Once a private estate, today this urban park is a place to enjoy botanical gardens, miniature golf and live music performances.
