Bristol Airport 1 hr 42
Clyne Gardens (27 min) Plant collection of rhododendrons, azaleas and rare species, plus annual displays and routed walks. Caswell Bay Beach (36 min) Swimming & surfing locale featuring cafes, a beach shop & a year-round surf school. Swansea Museum (19 min) Neoclassical museum with artefacts ranging from an Egyptian mummy to a Welsh kitchen. Afan Forest Park (40 min) Forest park with marked circular walks, mountain bike trails, mining museum and visitor centre. Waterfall Country (20 min) Hiking area famous for its many publicly accessible waterfalls, some of which can be stood behind. Parc Gwledig Margam Country Park (19 min) Vast terrain with a castle, orangery, gardens, narrow-gauge railway and rare breeds farm trail. Oystermouth Castle (31 min) Remains of a castle in use from 1106 to around 1650, with a modern glass bridge & views of the bay. The National Waterfront Museum (24 min) Modern displays and interactive technology tell the story of industry and innovation in Wales. Langland Bay (34 min) Popular seafront park & surfing spot with holiday beach huts, casual dining & a promenade. Swansea Bay (16 min) Picturesque, beachfront bay featuring a promenade, tidal lagoon & outdoor recreational activities. Aberavon Beach (19 min) Spacious sandy stretch popular for sunset views, with a cafe-lined promenade & a splash park. Henrhyd Falls (26 min) National Trust 90-foot-high waterfalls in a scenic valley accessed via a bridge & footpath. Mumbles Pier (35 min) Victorian structure, opened in 1898, with a lifeboat slipway and boathouse plus a fishing platform. Gnoll Country Park (6 min) Former private estate offering limestone grottos, panoramic views and orienteering activities. National Trust - Aberdulais (7 min) A National Trust site with an old tin works and new waterwheel in a steep scenic gorge. |