St. Thomas Travel Guide
Swansea
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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.

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
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.

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.
Things to do

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

Day Hike: The Brecon Beacons Amazing Six Waterfalls

Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea

Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons Hay on Wye Tour

From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head
Top hotels in St. Thomas

Village Hotel Swansea
Nice room
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

ibis Swansea
Positives: Staff polite, courteous and helpful. Negatives: Rooms are small in comparison to other establishments we have stayed in. Room felt tired and neglected. In need of refurbishment. Stains on netting, curtains, walls and carpets. Limited sockets avaliable and supplied with a block connector ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Ice House Apartments
The apartment was ok. Bedside table broken, bin lid wouldn’t shut. Hairs in bedroom and bathroom Floor dusty, needed a good clean! The worst thing was the noise from the surrounding bars and cafes, booming music all day and most of the evening, couldn’t relax or sit outside
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Premier Inn Swansea Waterfront
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Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Above board for everything
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

The Grand Hotel Swansea
Staff were excellent. Very comfortable room.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around St. Thomas

Bon-y-maen
Travellers like the historical sites in Bon-y-maen, and Grosnez Castle is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Castle
Castle is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Grand Theatre and Swansea Arena while you're in town.
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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.

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.

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.

Townhill
When in Townhill, you can plan a visit to Grand Theatre and Swansea Guildhall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.





