Bristol Airport 1 hr 48
National Trust - Aberdulais (16 min) A National Trust site with an old tin works and new waterwheel in a steep scenic gorge. The National Waterfront Museum (24 min) Modern displays and interactive technology tell the story of industry and innovation in Wales. WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre (27 min) Protected lagoon & lake area sheltering flamingos, geese & Mandarin ducks, popular for photography. Carreg Cennen Castle (33 min) Scenic, romantic ruins of a 13th-century castle, with tearoom and craft shop, wedding venue. Aberavon Beach (25 min) Spacious sandy stretch popular for sunset views, with a cafe-lined promenade & a splash park. Parc Gwledig Margam Country Park (25 min) Vast terrain with a castle, orangery, gardens, narrow-gauge railway and rare breeds farm trail. National Showcaves Centre for Wales (23 min) Cave exploration attraction with a dinosaur park, museum, Iron Age farm and kids' play area. Gnoll Country Park (18 min) Former private estate offering limestone grottos, panoramic views and orienteering activities. Waterfall Country (27 min) Hiking area famous for its many publicly accessible waterfalls, some of which can be stood behind. Henrhyd Falls (21 min) National Trust 90-foot-high waterfalls in a scenic valley accessed via a bridge & footpath. Oystermouth Castle (32 min) Remains of a castle in use from 1106 to around 1650, with a modern glass bridge & views of the bay. Afan Forest Park (53 min) Forest park with marked circular walks, mountain bike trails, mining museum and visitor centre. Llyn y Fan Fach (1 hr 3) Scenic lake surrounded by mountain peaks, a popular destination for hiking & birdwatching. Mumbles Pier (35 min) Victorian structure, opened in 1898, with a lifeboat slipway and boathouse plus a fishing platform. Swansea Bay (22 min) Picturesque, beachfront bay featuring a promenade, tidal lagoon & outdoor recreational activities. |