Cockett Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Oxwich Bay Beach
Stroll along one of Britain’s most picturesque beaches and follow the trails into the nature reserve for its diverse landscape.
Mumbles Pier
Amble along this Victorian Pier for its arcade games and café and enjoy the views of the sea and the lighthouse.
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 Scenic Day Tour
Day Hike: The Eight Waterfalls Of The Brecon Beacons
Day Hike: The Brecon Beacons Amazing Six Waterfalls
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea
From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head
Our pick of the best Cockett Hotel Deals
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Above board for everything
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Village Hotel Swansea
Nice room
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
The Grand Hotel Swansea
Staff were excellent. Very comfortable room.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Stradey Park Hotel
Room was good. Staff very good . Meal in restaurant was excellant. Easy parking
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Mercure Swansea Hotel
Friendly staff, lovely reception and bar / restaurant area. Rooms a bit dated, but large, quiet, with comfy bed. Breakfast decent.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Sessile Oak, Llanelli by Marston's Inns
Welcoming staff. Clean room. Nice and warm. Great pub. Good value.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
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 Swansea Guildhall, 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 Swansea Arena.
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Landore
When in Landore, you can plan a visit to Swansea.com Stadium and Grand Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
