Gower Peninsula Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Visit Gower Peninsula
Where to stay in Gower Peninsula
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Castle
Castle is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Grand Theatre and LC Swansea while you're in town.
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St. Thomas
St. Thomas is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like 1940s Swansea Bay and Maritime Quarter if you have time to explore the area.
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Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton
Unique features of Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Rhossili Beach or Whiteford National Nature Reserve while you're exploring the area.
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Llanrhidian Higher
While Llanrhidian Higher isn't home to many top sights, Parc y Scarlets and Three Cliffs Bay Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
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Landore
When in Landore, you can plan a visit to Swansea.com Stadium and St. Joseph's Cathedral, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Bon-y-maen
Travellers like the historical sites in Bon-y-maen, and Grosnez Castle is a top attraction you might want to visit.
![Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1300/1290/1ef053bb_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 Feb. 2025
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Reviewed on 23 Jan. 2025
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Reviewed on 16 Feb. 2025
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Reviewed on 3 Nov. 2024
![Estuary Edge: Colourful cottage w/ Coastal view. 10 mins drive to Gower beaches](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111960000/111956400/111956327/369e699d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 6 Feb. 2025
![Luxury apartment with beautiful sea views. Private parking, lift and hot tub.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64410000/64406900/64406838/0a18eb77_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 6 Jan. 2025
Popular places to visit
![Three Cliffs Bay Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/15d91aef91f849dd1a9bf8a0368e4f60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Three Cliffs Bay Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Three Cliffs Bay Beach during your travels in Swansea? Stroll along the marina in this quaint area or visit its lively bars.
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Oxwich Bay Beach
Stroll along one of Britain’s most picturesque beaches and follow the trails into the nature reserve for its diverse landscape.
![Rhossili Beach which includes landscape views, a beach and a bay or harbour](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/148000/148794-Rhossili-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Rhossili Beach
Enjoy long walks, spot birds and marine life, and watch surfers ride big waves at this award-winning beach on the Gower Peninsula.
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Mumbles Pier
Amble along this Victorian Pier for its arcade games and café and enjoy the views of the sea and the lighthouse.
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Singleton Park
Once a private estate, today this urban park is a place to enjoy botanical gardens, miniature golf and live music performances.
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Caswell Bay Beach
Surf on the choppy waters of this scenic bay and trek along the nature paths for gorgeous views of cliffs and headlands.