Gower Peninsula
Travel 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 Swansea Arena while you're in town.

St. Thomas
St. Thomas is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to 1940s Swansea Bay and Maritime Quarter while you're in town.

Llansamlet
Visitors to Llansamlet enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Celtic Trail is worth a stop.

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
When in Llanrhidian Higher, you can plan a visit to Parc y Scarlets and Three Cliffs Bay Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Mount Pleasant
Though Mount Pleasant might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grand Theatre and Swansea Arena.

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Comfortable hotel. Food good, service good.
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

Village Hotel Swansea
quiet top floor room
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

The Grand Hotel Swansea
Enjoyed my stay in the hotel. Quiet and private. Perfect to get good sleep and rest.
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025

Cwmbach Cottages
Lovely hosts,
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025

Panoramic View
Thanks to Joan for her great hospitality
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

Scenic View
Popular places to visit

Three Cliffs Bay Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Three Cliffs Bay Beach during your travels in Swansea? Stroll along the marina in this quaint area, or check out 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.

Oxwich Bay Beach
Stroll along one of Britain’s most picturesque beaches and follow the trails into the nature reserve for its diverse landscape.

Grand Theatre
Swansea Grand Theatre is located on Singleton Street in the heart of the city of Swansea, Wales. This performing arts venue stages a host of plays, pantomimes, operas, stand-up performances and offerings from touring companies.

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.

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.




