Llanelli

Travel in the opposite direction to the above to Llanelli. 3/4 hr from Swansea. A small market town witha cattle market held once a month.

Places to visit.

Millennium Coastal Park.

• The park links a number of attractions together ; Pembrey Country Park, Cefn Sidan Beach, The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust and Parc Howard Museum.

St Elli Shopping Centre and Indoor Market.

• Plenty of choice for everyone
• An abundance of fresh, local produce.

Pembrey Country Park.

• An award winning beach.
• Dry ski slope and toboggan run.
• Train ride.
• Adventure playground.
• Crazy golf.
• Visitor centre and cafe.

Hotels.

Stradey Park Hotel.

• Central location.
• Very well known, particularly popular with the Rugby fraternity!

The Ashburnham Hotel.

• 1st Class Restaurant.
• Very popular for wedding receptions.
• Function Room.
• Adjacent to the Golf Course.

Travel.

From Swansea, exit junction 47. Bus; Services 17, x13,x14, 110-112, 404.

Neath and Port Talbot Areas

Within 1/2 hour of  Swansea, you can arrive at the Vale of Neath.Here you will find a richness and diversity of waterfalls within such a small area. The Melincourt and Aberdulais falls are the most well known.

Places to visit.

Afan Forest Park.

• Home to 10 waymarked walks and is officially the venue of one of Britain’s best mountain biking trails. Take a stroll through mature woodlands or visit the South Wales Mining Museum.

Photo courtesy of Simon Davies

National Trust Aberdulais Falls.

• The industrial heritage of this area dates back to 1584 when copper was first manufactured. It is also the site of Europe’s largest electricity-generating water wheel

Photo courtesy of http://www.flickr.com/photos/harry_s/

Neath and Tennant Canal.

Experience working the lock gates and walk through tree lined routes as you navigate this example of  the industrial revolution.

Cefn Coed Colliery Museum

• See a magnificent steam winding engine and a fascinating display of mining tools and equipment.

Travel.

By Bus: Service No’s X5,158,159 from Swansea Quadrant bus station.

Port Talbot  is situated approx 3/4 hour travel time from Swansea. A small town compared to Swansea, but  still with some places of interest.

Places to visit.

Margam Park.

• Set  in magnificent countryside with spectacular views.
• Childrens Fairytale land and adventure playground.
• Margam train.
• 18th century Orangery and Gothic Mansion.

Travel

• Junct’n 38 off M4.
• Bus: X 1from Swansea Quadrant Bus station.

Gnoll Estate country park.

• 200 acres of beautiful country park to explore.
• Lakeside visitor centre with cafe.

Travel.

• 10 mins from M4, Junct’n 43.
• bus: X1 from Swansea Quadrant Bus Station.

The Gower Peninsula

There are many places of interest to visit within travelling distance of Swansea.

The Gower  Peninsula

188sq km of magnificent scenery including beautiful beaches, rugged coastlines, unspoiled woodlands and 383 km of public rights of way. Tourism is extremely popular within the penninsula with a wide range of accomodation available, from campsites to first class hotels. So special are the qualities of Gower, that in 1956, it was designated as the UK’s very first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. ( ANOB)

Travel.

• By Car : Exit the M4 @ jct 42,follow the brown tourist signs to Gower.
• By Train : Destination, Swansea High St. Taxi or Bus to Quadrant Bus Station.
• By Bus:From Quadrant bus station, catch the Gower Explorer, from Bays 3 And 4, or No’s 115-118 depending on destination.
• Pick up a pocket guide from the travel office adjacent to the bus station.
• For bus travel information : tel :0871 200 22 33, or visit www.traveline-cymru.org.uk.

 FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION OR ENQUIRES CONTACT;

SWANSEA TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE, TEL; 01792 468321.

PLYMOUTH ST, SWANSEA. SA1 3QG.

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