Bristol Airport 1 hr 48
Swansea Museum (14 min) Neoclassical museum with artefacts ranging from an Egyptian mummy to a Welsh kitchen. Parc Singleton Park (7 min) Sizable, scenic park with open lawns, a botanical garden & a boating lake, plus a mini-golf course. Mumbles Pier (16 min) Victorian structure, opened in 1898, with a lifeboat slipway and boathouse plus a fishing platform. WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre (23 min) Protected lagoon & lake area sheltering flamingos, geese & Mandarin ducks, popular for photography. Swansea Bay (14 min) Picturesque, beachfront bay featuring a promenade, tidal lagoon & outdoor recreational activities. Caswell Bay Beach (18 min) Swimming & surfing locale featuring cafes, a beach shop & a year-round surf school. Aberavon Beach (26 min) Spacious sandy stretch popular for sunset views, with a cafe-lined promenade & a splash park. Clyne Gardens (9 min) Plant collection of rhododendrons, azaleas and rare species, plus annual displays and routed walks. Three Cliffs Bay (25 min) Serene bay with a rugged coastline, quiet dog-friendly beach & nearby footpaths & restrooms. Plantasia (12 min) Huge glass pyramid attraction housing exotic cacti, tropical plants, wildlife, insects and fish. Oystermouth Castle (13 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 (14 min) Modern displays and interactive technology tell the story of industry and innovation in Wales. Oxwich Bay (32 min) Compact & tranquil bay with a long, dog-friendly sandy beach, plus a car park & toilets. Parc Gwledig Margam Country Park (26 min) Vast terrain with a castle, orangery, gardens, narrow-gauge railway and rare breeds farm trail. Langland Bay (16 min) Popular seafront park & surfing spot with holiday beach huts, casual dining & a promenade. |