Attractions near Hill House

Weobley Castle (1 Mile)* 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.

Oxwich Castle (4 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.

National Wetland Centre Wales (5 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 (10 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 (10 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.

Neath Museum (16 Miles)* Neath Museum will Close for Refurbishment on 30th September 2006.

Laugharne Castle (16 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.

Aberdulais Falls (17 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 (17 Miles)* At Abergwili, near Carmarthen on the A40, this the museum of Carmarthenshire's past.

Cefn Coed Colliery Museum (18 Miles)* Cefn Coed Colliery is unique, standing as it does in one of the most beautiful and unspoilt valleys in the South Wales coalfield.

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

Towns near Hill House

Llanrhidian (1 Mile)*

Penrice (3 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.

Llanmadoc (3 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 (3 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 (5 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 (6 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.

Loughor (6 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.

Oystermouth (7 Miles)*

The Mumbles (8 Miles)*

Pontardulais (8 Miles)* Pontardulais is a typical, welcoming welsh village and although the shops are changing on a regular basis the feeling of a 'community' remains strong.

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