Mumbles Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Mumbles featuring street scenes and a small town or village
Swansea which includes a coastal town and general coastal views
Mumbles Pier featuring general coastal views
Mumbles Pier which includes a house, a sandy beach and a pebble beach
Mumbles which includes a small town or village, views and heritage elements
Visit the charming pubs scattered along this scenic promontory and enjoy the views of the islands and beaches in Swansea Bay.

With an intriguing history and picturesque coastal topography, Mumbles is a popular headland in the outskirts of Swansea. It consists of a small fishing village and rugged coastline. Spend time exploring the headland for its seemingly endless array of coastal treasures.

Glimpse the local culture with meals and snacks at various coastal pubs serving fish and chips. Capture photos of Swansea Bay, which is particularly dramatic on a stormy day. The weather is cold and wet from October through January, while July is the hottest month.

Head to the southeastern end of the promontory for the 19th-century Mumbles PierOpens in a new window, which is 835 feet (255 meters) long. Watch fishermen at work and enjoy the panoramic views of the bay. The area has an amusement arcade, an ice-skating rink and several restaurants.

Gaze up at the iconic 18th-century Mumbles LighthouseOpens in a new window that stands on an island offshore. The white structure has two tiers and is visible from most parts of Swansea Bay.

Purchase ice cream treats and take your family on a walk along the rocky shoreline of Bracelet Bay. Admire the intriguing rock formations and find a peaceful spot for a picnic. Enjoy the sandy stretches of Brandy Cove, which are exposed at low tide. The beach takes its name from tales of smugglers of alcohol and tobacco.

Note that the origin of the headland’s bizarre name is debated. Some say it translates from a corruption of the French term for “breasts,” after French sailors spotted the two islands that make up the promontory.

Find the area on the western side of Swansea Bay on the southern coast of Wales. It comprises a small headland that juts out into the sea, just 4 miles (6 kilometers) southwest of Swansea. Take a train between the two municipalities to arrive in about 20 minutes.

Come to the charming headland area of Mumbles, with excellent views of the dramatic coast and islands that make up Swansea Bay.

Oyster House

Oyster House

4 out of 5
143-151 Mumbles Rd, Swansea, Wales
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.035.340 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp2.035.340
Rp2.442.408 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and climate control. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (198 reviews)
"Pay and display Parking 70 yards away. No issues. Nice hotel. Good base for where we needed to go."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Oyster House
Patricks Boathouse

Patricks Boathouse

2.5 out of 5
642 Mumbles Road, Swansea, Swansea, Wales
Stay at this hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and bathrobes. Popular attractions Three Cliffs Bay Beach and Oystermouth Castle are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (91 reviews)
"Very spacious with beautiful view across the bay"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Patricks Boathouse
Norton House Hotel

Norton House Hotel

3 out of 5
17 Norton Road, Mumbles, Swansea, Wales
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.628.272 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp1.628.272
Rp1.953.926 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star B&B in Swansea. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and a computer station. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (448 reviews)
Fabulous
"Very good, food excellent, breakfast good selection. Service very good. Should have more knowledge of local bus transport."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Norton House Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cwmbach Cottages

Cwmbach Cottages

3 out of 5
Cwmbach Road, Cadoxton Neath, Neath, Wales
Stay at this 3-star golf guesthouse in Neath. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Neath Golf Club and Aberdulais Falls are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
"What a lovely place to stay. Very nice garden and people. Very pretty part of town. Room was small but delightfully decorated and lovely view of garden. Had a bit of trouble working out the shower temp but eventually got it right!"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Cwmbach Cottages
Nik The Greek

Nik The Greek

4 out of 5
9-13 Stepney Road, Burry Port, Wales
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Burry Port. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Burry Port Lighthouse and Pembrey Country ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (50 reviews)
Good value Clean and comfortable stay
"Simple self check in into a narrow hall way leading up some stairs to get to the rooms. This area was will lit and secure. The room itself was well equipped with fridge/freezer microwave kettle etc and fresh milk and bottled water was left in the fridge. Two wall mounted TV's with working remotes ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Nik The Greek
Student Only Ty Nant

Student Only Ty Nant

2 out of 5
180 High St, Swansea, Wales
Stay at this apartment in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Glynn Vivian Art Gallery and Pennard Golf Course are ...
Student Only Ty Nant
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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