“The Mumbles” is the name given to the western end of Swansea bay by local tourism industry executives and Yuppie’s living in the area. In general terms, it is the district encompassing the electoral wards of Oystermouth, Newton, West Cross, and Mayals. These are all separate communities and their individual character and heritage will be […]
Swansea Bay This is our guide to places of interest, on or close to the five-mile-long Swansea Bay promenade. You can walk all the way from Swansea’s maritime quarter to Mumbles pier and beyond. The promenade forms part of the Wales coast path. It contains a cycle track and has various pieces of fitness apparatus
Gower Beaches This is our guide to the bays, beaches and coves along the peninsulas coastline. All of these Gower beaches are easily, or fairly easily, accessible. There are some small coves along the south coast between Port Eynon and Mewslade and Pwll Du and Pobbles and these are all very difficult to reach and
Hill House, Llanrhidian, Gower, SA3 1ER Hill House Video Collection This page contains Hill House YouTube videos and some other videos, from other sources, that you might find interesting Google My Business promo The Gower Peninsula by Keith dBee The Gower Peninsula – BBC series COAST Lent Service At Llanrhidian Church Three Cliffs Bay
Hill House, Llanrhidian, Gower, SA3 1ER Is this Bart Simpson on holiday? During the wedding of Katy and Lewys on the 28th March 2014 I noticed Bart Simpson peeping out at me from inside Llanrhidian church. Lisa and Maggie are also hiding in the image. They must have been on holiday in Gower but unfortunately
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Hill House, Llanrhidian, Gower, SA3 1ER The History of Swansea Jack The History of Swansea Jack Swansea Jack was a black retriever with a longish coat similar in appearance to a modern Flat-Coated Retriever. However, at the time, he was instead identified as a Newfoundland dog, despite being considerably smaller and lighter in build than
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Hill House, Llanrhidian, Gower, SA3 1ER Gower Smugglers and Suggling The smuggling of contraband was a way of life for many people living close to the sea and shipping routes. The height of smuggling on the Gower peninsula was at its peak during the 18th and 19th centuries. Taxes were high and there was a
Hill House, Llanrhidian, Gower, SA3 1ER Gower Peninsula Castles Gower Peninsula Castles Evidence of the Norman invasion of Wales and their influence on Gower can be seen in the many castles that they built in the peninsula. Oxwich, Oystermouth, Weobley and Penrice are well preserved but the others, at Swansea, Penard, Penmaen, Landimore, Scurlage and
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Hill House, Llanrhidian, Gower, SA3 1ER Gower Surf Schools Gower Surf Schools This is our guide to surfing schools located on the Gower peninsula. These schools cater for all abilities and welcome holidaymakers. All provide surfboards, wetsuits, etc. so you can see if its the sport for you before buying this expensive equipment. SurfabilityUK provides surfing
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Hill House, Llanrhidian, Gower, SA3 1ER Gower Beer Festival Gower Beer Festival The beer festival is an annual event held in the grounds of Wobbly Castle farm. It is is organised by the Rake and Riddle public house and Wembley Castle Farm. Visit the Gower Beer Festival Facebook page. Visit the Rake and riddle website
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