Attractions near Number 38 The Gower

Oxwich Castle (2 Miles)* This "castle by the sea" stands in a lovely spot on a wooded headland above Oxwich Bay on the Gower Peninsular. It is a castle in name only. Although probably occupying the site of an early fortification.

Weobley Castle (3 Miles)* This unusual historic site has one of the most atmospheric locations in Wales. It stands in a lonely spot on the low-lying northern coast of the Gower peninsular, overlooking an eerie, bleak expanse of saltings and marshland.

National Wetland Centre Wales (8 Miles)* Enjoy a wonderful day out watching and learning about some of Wales's most exciting wildlife - and help WWT to protect it at the same time.

Glynn Vivian Art Gallery (12 Miles)* The Glynn Vivian Art Gallery was founded in 1911as a purpose built civic art gallery through the benefaction of Richard Glynn Vivian, fourth son of the copper industrialist family.

Kidwelly Castle (12 Miles)* This castle is one of Wales's best kept secrets. Kidwelly, on a steep bluff overlooking the River Gwendraeth, presents a vision of medieval times.

Laugharne Castle (17 Miles)* The handsome castle, standing foursquare on the waterfront overlooking the Taf estuary, bears testament to a troubled past when the Normans built a string of coastal strongholds to consolidate their hold over south-west Wales.

Neath Museum (18 Miles)* Neath Museum will Close for Refurbishment on 30th September 2006.

Aberdulais Falls (20 Miles)* Providing a link between the past with the 300 year old waterwheel, and the future with the production of green energy, Aberdulais Falls is also a local beauty spot and offers plenty for families to see and do.

Carmarthenshire County Museum (20 Miles)* At Abergwili, near Carmarthen on the A40, this the museum of Carmarthenshire's past.

Margam Stones Museum (20 Miles)* At Margam, visitors can see an outstanding collection of early Christian sculpture and inscribed stones from this one corner of the south Wales.

* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Towns near Number 38 The Gower

Penrice (2 Miles)* Penrice is a very picturesque, small village set in the heart of the Gower peninsular, near to Oxwich and Three Cliffs beaches. The village comprises a small green surrounded by cottages and St Andrew's church.

Llanrhidian (3 Miles)*

Llanmadoc (4 Miles)* Llanmadoc, around 16 miles west of Swansea, is a seaside rural village with village green, shop, pub, church and church hall, on the north west tip of Gower Peninsula.

Penclawdd (7 Miles)* We have just received a description of Penclawdd from one of our readers. This description is currently being prepared for publication and will appear on this page within the next few days.

Llanelli (8 Miles)* Llanelli is a vibrant shopping centre with numerous attractions nearby including the Millennium Coastal Park, Celtic Trail Cycleway, Pembrey Country Park and Cefn Sidan Beach, Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust and Parc Howard Museum.

Pembrey (8 Miles)* Pembrey is a friendly Welsh which sits a mile from the historic town of Burry Port with its pretty harbour and 4 miles from the ancient town of Kidwelly with its famous castle. Pembrey and the surrounding area is steeped in history.

The Mumbles (9 Miles)*

Oystermouth (9 Miles)*

Loughor (10 Miles)* We have just received a description of Loughor from one of our readers. This description is currently being prepared for publication and will appear on this page within the next few days.

Llandyry (10 Miles)* Llandyry is a hamlet with a small church between Pembrey and Trimsaran on the B4317 road. It is a quiet and pleasant place in which to live. The church probably dating from the 17th century, is the main reason visitors come to Llandyry.

* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.