Bristol Airport 1 hr 41
Swansea Bay (26 min) Picturesque, beachfront bay featuring a promenade, tidal lagoon & outdoor recreational activities. Aberavon Beach (25 min) Spacious sandy stretch popular for sunset views, with a cafe-lined promenade & a splash park. National Trust - Aberdulais (19 min) A National Trust site with an old tin works and new waterwheel in a steep scenic gorge. Swansea Museum (28 min) Neoclassical museum with artefacts ranging from an Egyptian mummy to a Welsh kitchen. The National Waterfront Museum (33 min) Modern displays and interactive technology tell the story of industry and innovation in Wales. Afan Forest Park (23 min) Forest park with marked circular walks, mountain bike trails, mining museum and visitor centre. Gnoll Country Park (18 min) Former private estate offering limestone grottos, panoramic views and orienteering activities. Parc Gwledig Margam Country Park (18 min) Vast terrain with a castle, orangery, gardens, narrow-gauge railway and rare breeds farm trail. Margam Castle (22 min) Castle-inspired 1830s country home with elaborate turrets & towers, plus gardens & picnic areas. Coney Beach (26 min) Amusement park, surfing, roller coaster, and beach Plantasia (30 min) Huge glass pyramid attraction housing exotic cacti, tropical plants, wildlife, insects and fish. Waterfall Country (32 min) Hiking area famous for its many publicly accessible waterfalls, some of which can be stood behind. Henrhyd Falls (38 min) National Trust 90-foot-high waterfalls in a scenic valley accessed via a bridge & footpath. Bryngarw Country Park (27 min) 113-acre country park featuring a cycle track, a play area, woods, gardens & the Bryngarw House. Rest Bay (29 min) Rustic, unspoiled beach offering surfing & other water sports, tidal pools & a waterfront cafe. |