Penllergaer Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Ian Richards
Photo by Ian Richards

Popular places to visit

Penllergare Valley Woods

Penllergare Valley Woods

You can learn about the history of Swansea with a stop at Penllergare Valley Woods. Stroll along the seaside in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Penllergare Valley Woods
Three Cliffs Bay Beach

Three Cliffs Bay Beach

3.5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Three Cliffs Bay Beach
Rhossili Beach which includes landscape views, a beach and a bay or harbour

Rhossili Beach

5/5(8 reviews)

Enjoy long walks, spot birds and marine life, and watch surfers ride big waves at this award-winning beach on the Gower Peninsula.

Rhossili Beach
Mumbles Pier which includes general coastal views

Mumbles Pier

4/5(5 reviews)

Amble along this Victorian Pier for its arcade games and café and enjoy the views of the sea and the lighthouse.

Mumbles Pier
Oxwich Bay Beach showing touring and a beach

Oxwich Bay Beach

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Stroll along one of Britain’s most picturesque beaches and follow the trails into the nature reserve for its diverse landscape.

Oxwich Bay Beach
Caswell Bay Beach which includes hiking or walking as well as an individual male

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.

Caswell Bay Beach

Activities

From Cardiff: Gower Peninsula, Finest Cliffs of South Wales

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Bays Scenic Day Tour

AU$187
per adult
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Bays Scenic Day Tour
Swansea Historical and Cultural Private Tour with Local Guide

Swansea Historical and Cultural Private Tour with Local Guide

AU$800
per adult
Swansea Historical and Cultural Private Tour with Local Guide
Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour

Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour

AU$249
per traveller
Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour
9 Hour Tour from Cardiff to Mumbles Three Cliffs Worms Head Gower

From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head

AU$271
per adult
From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head
Private Tour: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head

Private Tour: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head

AU$1,426
per traveller
Private Tour: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head
Private Hike: Brecon Beacons Henrhydd Falls Plus Foraging

Private Hike: Brecon Beacons Henrhydd Falls Plus Foraging

AU$759
per traveller
Private Hike: Brecon Beacons Henrhydd Falls Plus Foraging
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Our pick of the best Penllergaer Hotel Deals

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

4 out of 5
Maritime Quarter, Swansea, Wales
The price is AU$164 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$164
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (400 reviews)
"Lovely Hotel with a warm welcome. Staff very helpful and rooms were very comfortable. wonderful access to the beach which was a delight."

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Village Hotel Swansea

Village Hotel Swansea

4 out of 5
Langdon Road, Swansea, Wales
The price is AU$175 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$175
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Village Hotels are always a nice stay, but they went better than usual by prepping early breakfasts from 4am for those participating in the Swansea Ironman on the weekend. Great service."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Village Hotel Swansea
The Grand Hotel Swansea

The Grand Hotel Swansea

3 out of 5
Ivey Place High Street, Swansea, Wales
The price is AU$127 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$127
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (816 reviews)
Right by train station
"Stayed overnight with friends in a triple room which is nice to have as an option. Not all hotels have this. Was a pretty basic room but would expect that for the price. Ideal location literally right outside the train station. More expensive rooms look lovely so would come again and give them a ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

The Grand Hotel Swansea
The Dragon Hotel

The Dragon Hotel

4 out of 5
The Kingsway, Swansea, Wales
The price is AU$266 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$266
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"We have stayed at The Dragon many times. On checking in we were recognised by the receptionist which was very nice. We were given an upgrade to a lovely room with a separate lounge area. As we were quite tired from our last few days, this was lovely - we chilled out and watched a film with a few ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

The Dragon Hotel
The Dolphin SA1 Hotel

The Dolphin SA1 Hotel

3 out of 5
Whitehalls, Swansea, Wales
The price is AU$198 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$198
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (463 reviews)
"Stayed one night after a work event in Swansea. Decor is dated and could do with a coat of paint in the rooms. But clean and a perfectly good budget hotel. Breakfast was included in my booking and had the added surprise that I could have it delivered to my room! Would stay again!"

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

The Dolphin SA1 Hotel
Blanco's Hotel Port Talbot

Blanco's Hotel Port Talbot

3.5 out of 5
Green Park, Port Talbot, Wales
The price is AU$175 per night from 18 July to 19 July
AU$175
18 July - 19 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Port Talbot. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (428 reviews)
"Pleasant stay and lovely hotel"

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Blanco's Hotel Port Talbot
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Other neighbourhoods around Penllergaer

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Pontlliw and Tircoed

When in Pontlliw and Tircoed, you can plan a visit to Penllergare Valley Woods and Swansea.com Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Pontlliw and Tircoed
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Penderry

Though Penderry may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Penllergare Valley Woods and Swansea.com Stadium.

Penderry
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Cockett

When in Cockett, you can plan a visit to Penllergare Valley Woods and Grand Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Cockett
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Grovesend and Waungron

While there might not be top attractions in Grovesend and Waungron, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Penllergare Valley Woods and Parc y Scarlets.

Grovesend and Waungron
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Llwchwr

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Llwchwr and surrounding area, you can visit Penllergare Valley Woods and WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre.

Llwchwr
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Mynyddbach

Though Mynyddbach may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Swansea.com Stadium and Penllergare Valley Woods.

Mynyddbach

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