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Things to do in Swansea County, Wales: The Best Historic Sites
Discover the best top things to do in Swansea County, United Kingdom including Dylan Thomas Birthplace, Rhossili Downs, National Trust Rhosili Shop, St Mary the Virgin Church, Moriah Calvinistic Methodist Chapel (Presbyterian), Hafod-Morfa Copperworks, Oxwich Castle, Parc le Breos Burial Chamber, Loughor Castle, Swansea Castle.
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1. Dylan Thomas Birthplace
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 243 reviews
The house in which the late Welsh poet Dylan Thomas was born and lived with his family for the first 23 years of his life. Enter Dylan Thomas Birthplace and you go back in time to when the Thomas family bought No 5 as a new house in 1914 just a few months before Dylan was born in the front bedroom. Soak up the atmosphere of the house in which he lived for 23 years and wrote two thirds of his published work The Dylan Thomas Birthplace is unique in that it allows you to stay in the house as a visitor. When you book the house you have exclusive use during your stay. The house has a growing reputation for introducing new literary and musical talent from both Wales and the rest of the world. The house is open for visiting every day from 10:30am to 4:30pm and the relaxed journey takes you through the beautifully restored rooms to give you an insight into life in the Edwardian era and a perfect starting point to discover just how Dylan was inspired by "...this sea-town..." Phoning or emailing ahead is advisable, as on occasion the house is utilised for overnight stays, dining experiences and other events which will mean the inability to carry out house visits at times where advertised. We do of course, apologise for any inconvenience which may be caused in these instances.
Reviewed By 634michaeljc
I was nervous on the front stoop, knowing where I was and how much change one boy would make on the world from upstairs in a tiny room. I will never be the same after seeing it.
2. Rhossili Downs
3. National Trust Rhosili Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 199 reviews
Perched upon the cliff top overlooking the spectacular Rhossili Bay, the National Trust car park, shop and visitor centre is great way to start and finish your visit. Offering helpful information, a relaxed shopping experience, tasty treats and fabulous gifts. There simply is no better view- anywhere. All profits from the shop goes towards keeping Gower special. For ever. For everyone.
Reviewed By 63andout
What a well stocked, well run shop with charming, helpful staff. Some lovely photos and paintings upstairs and a mass of local information downstairs as well as a wide range of really interesting and useful gifts and books.
4. St Mary the Virgin Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By juliecD1818WH
The church and graveyatd are well worth a visit. The church is tranquil and gives z lot of history of the area and context to it's role within the community. The additional parking and honesty box are an added gesture. It is easy to access the downs, headland and beach from here.
5. Moriah Calvinistic Methodist Chapel (Presbyterian)
6. Hafod-Morfa Copperworks
7. Oxwich Castle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 92 reviews
Appearances can be deceptive. Oxwich Castle, towering splendidly above the wide sweep of Oxwich Bay, isn’t really a castle at all. It’s a magnificent Tudor manor house built by an ambitious father and son whose mock-military flourishes are all about social climbing rather than defence. From the moment you walk through the imposing gateway emblazoned with the arms of Sir Rice Mansel, it’s clear this was the home of a gentry family looking to be movers and shakers in the prosperous years of the 16th century. The displayed opening times are our general pattern. Please check the Cadw website for specific times and days, including closures.https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/oxwich-castle
8. Parc le Breos Burial Chamber
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By 788DavidE788
Staying on the gower last week and never having been in the park we decided to visit, weather was glorious and it was a great place for the dogs, parking is via the long drive into a smallish car park, although there was plenty of space, this is like a little known secret.Walked through the wooded area and WOW what a massive surprise, I hope the photographs will do it justice but, I can only say, go now to visit before the bluebells and wild garlic die back, so much to see and the park is massive, good info boards re the cairn and details re bodies found, ancient cave and lime ovens all with info boards, this park has to be seen to be enjoyed. DO NOT miss it.I have attached just a few of the many many photos taken, it was beautiful
9. Loughor Castle
10. Swansea Castle
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