Things To Do in Swansea, Mumbles & Gower

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Down to Earth

Down to Earth offers remarkable experiences and eco-adventures from our two stunning centres on Gower. Open daily, all year.

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Gower Activity Centres

Two centres at Rhossili and Port Eynon both uniquely placed to explore your Gower adventure! #ItsGowerTime PLEASE NOTE: Borfa House is open and taking activity bookings, but please note that the Rhossili Centre is closed for refurbishment until April 2021.

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Swansea Bay without a Car

BayTrans is a leader in the promotion of sustainable travel for visitors to the area supported by our website www.swanseabaywithoutacar.com

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Plantasia

IMPORTANT CUSTOMER ANNOUNCEMENT.... Following the latest Government announcement, and the restrictions placed upon us, we have made the hard decision to temporarily close Plantasia from 2nd December. We will announce a reopening date as soon as we are given the authority by our Government.

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Gower Stand Up Paddle

We provide professional SUP tuition from the serene to the extreme. Come and try the most popular outdoor activity among first-time participants.

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Adventure Britain

Adventure Britain offer great ideas for outdoor activity breaks, adventure holidays, family activities, stag/ hen weekends and team building.

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Great Western Railway (GWR)

More Seats. More Trains. More Adventures.

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LC Swansea

Following the recent government advice, this venue is temporarily closed. Please contact the venue directly for more information and any enquiries.

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Botanical Gardens Singleton Park

**The Botanical Gardens are open daily, between 10.00am and 4.00pm. Please note that not all facilities will be open.** Singleton Park Botanical Gardens house one of Wales' premier plant collections, with herbaceous borders, wildflower garden and three large glasshouses.

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Gower Kite Riders

We are fortunate to have an ideal location for teaching Power Kiting Courses, Kite landboarding, buggy courses and ready to ride Kitesurf lessons.

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Wales National Pool Swansea

Following the recent government advice, this venue is temporarily closed. Please contact the venue directly for more information and any enquiries.

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Aberdulais National Trust

Step back into the lives of Victorian men, women and children, who helped South Wales start an industrial revolution which shaped the world.

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National Waterfront Museum

During this unprecedented period, we will open for three days per week – every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday – until further notice. The Museum remains free to enter. However, all visitors entering the site will need to have booked a free ticket in advance.

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Clyne Golf Club & Somerfield Lodge

Clyne is ranked among the best golf courses in Wales and offers a warm welcome to all. We have 4 star B&B accommodation on site at Somerfield Lodge.

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Go Ape Margam

Go Ape is the UK's number one Tree Top Adventure. Head to Margam for fun in the trees, taking on zip wires, tarzan swings and rope ladders.

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Port Eynon Bay beach

Port Eynon Bay is safe, sandy and award winning. It's also suitable for watersports - swap sand for sea and give one a try.

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Lovespoon Gallery

We are open again, seven days a week during December and are looking forward to welcoming everyone back. We are the original specialists offering the largest collection of lovespoon designs. Browse our selection and immerse yourself in the romance of Welsh culture.

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Three Cliffs Bay beach

Three Cliffs Bay beach offers a wilder experience. Picture a spectacular shoreline of sand dunes, salt marsh and limestone cliffs.

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Horton beach

Horton beach is spacious and safe, and has plenty of sea and sand to go around.

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Welsh Surfing Federation Surfing School

Teaching surfing to absolute beginners and improvers. Owned and regulated by the WSF, the national governing body for Welsh surfing. Established 1981.

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Broughton Bay beach

Broughton Bay beach sits at the north west of the Gower Peninsula. It's one of the more remote retreats.

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Breakout Live Swansea

Breakout Swansea is Wales’s premier escape game. Immersed in teams of 2-6, you have 60 minutes to find the clues, solve the puzzles and (hopefully) Escape!

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Taliesin Arts Centre

www.taliesinartscentre.co.uk Following the recent government advice, this venue is temporarily closed. Please contact the venue directly for more information, details of an exciting online programme and any enquiries.

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1940's Swansea Bay Museum

Following the recent government advice we are working towards a limited re-opening from 1st August. Please note that pre-booking is essential. Please contact the venue direct for more information and any enquiries.

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Swansea Community Boat - Copper Jack

Following the recent government advice, this operator is temporarily closed. Please contact the operator directly for more information and any enquiries.

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Crawley beach

Adjacent to Oxwich Bay, Crawley beach is small, sandy and secluded. Access is via Crawley woods or the Penmaen footpath.

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North Wind Studio & Gallery

A working Studio in a beautiful village near Three Cliffs Bay. View work in an adjacent gallery or chat to the artist about her creative practice.

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Rhossili Bay beach

Rhossili Bay has 3 miles of gorgeous sand and coastline. Perfect for walkers, watersports and wonderful views!

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Brangwyn

In line with government advice, Swansea Council is suspending many non-essential services to help the community fight coronavirus. This includes those places where public gather such as museums and galleries, and as a result The Brangwyn is temporarily closed.

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BorrowBay

BorrowBay - why buy when you can borrow?! We hire out everything you need for your holiday in Gower with free drop off and delivery!

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Swansea Parks and Gardens

Parks and green spaces are plentiful in Swansea, with over 52 areas to complement its coastline.

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Pwll Du Bay beach

Pretty and pebbly, Pwll Du Bay beach sits at the bottom of a valley. It's one for the more adventurous, as access is limited to 3 footpaths.

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Gower Adventures

Open all year round offering a wide range of exciting outdoor adventure activities based around the Gower Peninsula.

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Rip N Rock

TRIP ADVISOR BEST RATED adventurous activities on Gower and AWARD WINNING company. Quality adventure days out for all group types.

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Tor Bay beach

Sheltered and sandy, Tor Bay beach is accessed via a coastal clifftop path. Great for viewfinders, explore the headland of Great Tor.

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Limeslade Bay beach

Limeslade Bay beach is a rugged and rocky retreat. A small, sheltered cove that's easy to get to.

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Caswell Bay beach

Caswell Bay beach is a sought-after spot with surfers and families alike.

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Gill Clement Jewellery

All our Jewellery has been handmade in our Mumbles studio, since 1982.

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Swansea Prom

Swansea Prom, with its range of attractions and spectacular 5 mile stretch of Swansea Bay, is a great destination for visitors.

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Clyne Farm Centre

Fun for all ages and abilities! Overlooking the wide sweep of Swansea Bay, Clyne Farm Centre offers outdoor activities & self-catering cottages.

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Oxwich Bay beach

Oxwich Bay is a large sandy stretch with lots on offer - sea, surf, dunes, salt marsh, shops - and it's easy to get to.

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Dylan Thomas Birthplace & Family Home

Come and enjoy Dylan's world with a tour of this living house where he was born, wrote and lived for over half his life.

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Swansea Marina

Swansea Marina, where the city meets the sea. The Marina's unique location guarantees something to please every member of the family.

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Cafe Play Mumbles

Cafe Play is a soft play area and fully licensed cafe in the heart of Mumbles. We offer great party packages, including exclusive hire.

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Oxwich Castle

Due to Coronavirus and the well-being of our visitors Oxwich Castle will be closed to the public until further notice. Please check the Cadw website for further updates.

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Teamforce Paintball & Laser Tag Activity Centre

Teamforce is the ideal destination for an action packed adventure day - Paintball, Archery and Air Rifle shooting.

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Gower Coast Adventures

A Gower Coast Adventures GIFT VOUCHER for 2021 is the perfect Christmas Gift! Providing breathtaking interactive tours of the Gower coast and its wealth of wildlife, from beautiful Oxwich Bay to the magnificent Worms Head.

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Santander Cycles Swansea

Hop on a Santander Cycle and explore Swansea and the Bay by bike. Self-service bike hire, 24/7 from 6 convenient docking stations across Swansea Bay.

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Glynn Vivian Art Gallery

Glynn Vivian Art Gallery will close to the public from 4pm on Friday 4 December, following the latest efforts to help slow the spread of Coronavirus in Wales. The current restrictions will be revised on 17 December

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Limitless Activity Centre

We are the UK's FIRST EVER activity centre of it's kind! Boasting a large inflatable park, trampoline park, ninja assault course and a zip wire.

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Llangennith beach

Llangennith beach is situated on the western edge of the Gower Peninsula. Dog-friendly, family-friendly and great for watersports.

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Annie from Wales

Tour Guide & Dylan Thomas Specialist

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Dylan Thomas Centre

In line with government advice, Swansea Council is suspending many non-essential services to help the community fight coronavirus. This includes those places where public gather such as museums and galleries, and as a result The Dylan Thomas Exhibition is temporarily closed.

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Brandy Cove beach

Brandy Cove beach is accessed via the cliff path at Caswell Bay. It's a secluded spot, but offers stunning scenery.

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Swansea Museum

In line with government advice, Swansea Council is suspending many non-essential services to help the community fight coronavirus. This includes those places where public gather such as museums and galleries, and as a result Swansea Museum is temporarily closed.

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Langland Bay beach

Langland Bay is a family friendly beach with a coastal clifftop walk around to Caswell Bay.

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Oxwich Watersports

Oxwich Watersports is a centre of excellence offering a full range of water sports activities and training for all ages and levels of experience.

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Pobbles Bay beach

Pobbles Bay beach is a popular bay cornered by cliffs - take a walk to the top and soak up the seaside sights (great for adventurers!).

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Penllergare Valley Woods

A 'forgotten' Victorian paradise with lakes, waterfalls, terraces, panoramic views and exotic trees is being brought back to life by Penllergare Trust

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Weobley Castle

Due to Coronavirus and the well-being of our visitors Weobley Castle will be closed to the public until further notice. Please check the Cadw website for further updates.

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Bracelet Bay beach

Beautiful Bracelet Bay beach is just around Mumbles' head. Its rocky shoreline is award winning, and it's great for ice cream.

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Mumbles Pier

Mumbles Pier the perfect family day out at the seaside!

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Skidz Karting

Swansea's only indoor karting track. With karts for all ages and abilities and tracks to challenge all types of drivers.

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Oystermouth Castle

**Oystermouth Castle is closed for the foreseeable future due to essential conservation work.** Oystermouth Castle sits majestically on the hill in Mumbles, with stunning views overlooking Swansea Bay.

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Dulais Valley Quads

Take your breath away with the adventure and thrill of navigating the latest Honda 250cc quad bikes through acres of hills, woodland and streams.

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Swansea Market

Visit Swansea Market, the largest indoor market in Wales, for a shopping experience you won't forget. Voted Britain's Best Large Indoor Market!

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Gower Gallery

A beautiful gallery in the village of Mumbles surrounded by boutiques and cafes - overlooking the curve of the Bay.

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Fairwood Park Golf Club

The only PGA Championship status golf course within the City and County of Swansea.

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National Trust Rhosili

Perched high above the glorious Rhossili Bay, the National Trust car park and shop is a great place from which to explore the delights of the area.

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Rotherslade Bay beach

Rotherslade Bay beach is nestled around the corner from Mumbles. It's a small and sandy stretch, that's easily accessible by road.

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Swansea Grand Theatre

In line with government advice, Swansea Council is suspending many non-essential services to help the community fight coronavirus. This includes those places where public gather such as museums and galleries, and as a result Swansea Grand Theatre is temporarily closed.

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Swansea Bay beach

Swansea Bay is Wales's Waterfront City beach, as well as being the name given to the wider destination too.

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Mewslade Bay beach

Mewslade Bay beach is a snug spot at the bottom of a small valley. Enjoy sloping sea cliffs, unspoilt scenery and breathtaking views.

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Dryad Bushcraft

Dryad Bushcraft is one of the UK's leading Bushcraft and Wilderness Survival training organisations.