Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Mumbles Pier
Amble along this Victorian Pier for its arcade games and café and enjoy the views of the sea and the lighthouse.
Oxwich Bay Beach
Stroll along one of Britain’s most picturesque beaches and follow the trails into the nature reserve for its diverse landscape.
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.
Singleton Park
Once a private estate, today this urban park is a place to enjoy botanical gardens, miniature golf and live music performances.
Activities
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Bays Scenic Day Tour
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea
From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head
Private Guided Hike: The Iconic Pen y Fan In The Brecon Beacons
Private Guided Hike: The Brecon Beacons Eight Waterfalls!
Our pick of the best Cockett Hotel Deals
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Clean, comfortable and spacious room. Great location next to the sea and close to the city center. Convenient car park.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Village Hotel Swansea
Very nice staff
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
The Grand Hotel Swansea
Old hotel nicely redone. Great location across the street from the train station. Small room with ensuite bathroom (shower), small refridgerator, tea coffee cookies tv and comfortable bed. Friendly staff 100 pc satisfied. I will return.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Mercure Swansea Hotel
Perfect for what I needed although dated and due and upgrade based on the stains on the carpet and seating.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
The Dragon Hotel
Great place to stay convenient to transport, shopping, venues. Room was clean and comfortable, the staff very helpful and friendly. Parking on site but is chargeable. Didn't have breakfast.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
The Towers Hotel and Spa
Loved it
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Cockett
Penderry
Though Penderry may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Swansea.com Stadium and Penllergare Valley Woods.
Townhill
When in Townhill, you can plan a visit to Grand Theatre and LC Swansea, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Cwmbrwla
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cwmbrwla and surrounding area, you can visit Swansea.com Stadium and Grand Theatre.
Penllergaer
Travellers like the historical sites in Penllergaer, and Penllergare Valley Woods is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Mount Pleasant
While there might not be top attractions in Mount Pleasant, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Grand Theatre and LC Swansea.
Landore
When in Landore, you can plan a visit to Swansea.com Stadium and LC Swansea, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
