West Glamorgan Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit West Glamorgan
Where to stay in West Glamorgan
Castle
Castle is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Grand Theatre and LC Swansea while you're in town.
St. Thomas
St. Thomas is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Dylan Thomas Centre and Maritime Quarter if you have time to explore the area.
Uplands
Unique features of Uplands include the coffee shops and shopping. Make a stop by Swansea Guildhall or Swansea Beach while you're exploring the area.
Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton
Unique features of Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Rhossili Beach or Whiteford National Nature Reserve while you're exploring the area.
Llanrhidian Higher
While Llanrhidian Higher isn't home to many top sights, Parc y Scarlets and Three Cliffs Bay Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Bon-y-maen
Travellers like the historical sites in Bon-y-maen, and Grosnez Castle is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
"The hotel was basic. No fridge in the room or bathrobe or slippers. The furniture was a bit dated. The breakfast was a bit disappointing."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Village Hotel Swansea
"Hairs in the shower and clumps of hair in the main room, so not hovering properly, food was good, main issue was the poor WiFi bulb"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Mercure Swansea Hotel
"Everything you would expect with exception of aircon! Room great, staff great, food great. Just a bit hot!"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Cwmbach Cottages
"Lawrence was very informative pleasant. The outdoor area was wonderful and they had lots of information for surrounding area. Well maintained and stocked"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Tyncellar Farm Holiday Cottages
"Great place to stay, friendly welcome."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025
Panoramic View
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
Often named as one of the best beaches in the UK and even the world, Rhossili Beach in the Gower Peninsula is unsurprisingly a popular attraction. It has also been called the “supermodel of British beaches” by The Independent because of its good looks, as well as the UK’s most dog-friendly beach by The Times.
Mumbles Pier
One of Swansea’s most recognisable landmarks, the imposing Victorian pier on the southwestern corner of Swansea Bay holds both historic value and offers an entertaining way to pass the afternoon. Once a favoured haunt of Dylan Thomas, this iconic attraction in the village of Mumbles now plays host to tourists and locals out to enjoy themselves.
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.
