Bristol Airport 1 hr 58
The National Waterfront Museum (15 min) Modern displays and interactive technology tell the story of industry and innovation in Wales. Swansea Museum (16 min) Neoclassical museum with artefacts ranging from an Egyptian mummy to a Welsh kitchen. Oystermouth Castle (10 min) Remains of a castle in use from 1106 to around 1650, with a modern glass bridge & views of the bay. Parc Gwledig Margam Country Park (35 min) Vast terrain with a castle, orangery, gardens, narrow-gauge railway and rare breeds farm trail. Clyne Gardens (7 min) Plant collection of rhododendrons, azaleas and rare species, plus annual displays and routed walks. Aberavon Beach (35 min) Spacious sandy stretch popular for sunset views, with a cafe-lined promenade & a splash park. Langland Bay (6 min) Popular seafront park & surfing spot with holiday beach huts, casual dining & a promenade. Mumbles Pier (10 min) Victorian structure, opened in 1898, with a lifeboat slipway and boathouse plus a fishing platform. Three Cliffs Bay (22 min) Serene bay with a rugged coastline, quiet dog-friendly beach & nearby footpaths & restrooms. Oxwich Bay (29 min) Compact & tranquil bay with a long, dog-friendly sandy beach, plus a car park & toilets. Swansea Bay (24 min) Picturesque, beachfront bay featuring a promenade, tidal lagoon & outdoor recreational activities. Bracelet Bay (13 min) Picturesque site with rocky cliffs & a lighthouse overlooking the bay, plus sunrise views. Caswell Bay Beach (8 min) Swimming & surfing locale featuring cafes, a beach shop & a year-round surf school. Parc Singleton Park (10 min) Sizable, scenic park with open lawns, a botanical garden & a boating lake, plus a mini-golf course. WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre (31 min) Protected lagoon & lake area sheltering flamingos, geese & Mandarin ducks, popular for photography. |