• Oyster Gallery, Mumbles

    Oyster Gallery, Mumbles
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    Without a doubt, the Oyster Gallery on Newton Road is my favourite shop in Swansea – not just in the Mumbles – the whole City. It’s all the way up the hill in the bit known as ‘the top shops’ – but 100% worth the trek up (or just park up the top). Oyster Gallery…

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  • Penllergare Valley Woods Waterfall

    Penllergare Valley Woods Waterfall
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    Hands up if like me, you didn’t know Swansea has its very own waterfall? The Penllergare Valley Woods waterfall, the gardens, and the lovely welcome centre and cafe are not to be missed. Perfect for family walks, dogs, water paddlers and those who are just into nice cake – the valley is a hidden gem….

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  • Selwyn’s Seafood Shack

    I’m often complaining about the lack of seafood-specific eateries in Swansea, considering we’re a seaside town. There’s the Gower Seafood Hut in Mumbles, El Pescador in the Marina, and that’s about it when it comes to fresh fish? (Let me know in the comments if I’ve got that wrong). A year or so ago when…

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  • Parc Le Breos Afternoon Tea

    Parc Le Breos is a stunning hotel and grounds in Gower, just down the road from Mumbles, Three Cliffs and Langland Bay. As well as being the most beautiful hotel in Swansea, it also has one of, if not the best Afternoon Teas. Parc Le Breos is jaw-droppingly beautiful. The drive through the woods to…

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  • Swansea Air Show 2024, Wales – an actually useful guide

    The Swansea Air Show, Wales is one of the year’s biggest events – and 2024 will be no different. Whether you’re obsessed with planes or just enjoy the good vibes, half of the city all come down to the beach to eat, drink, listen to music and watch some of the most amazing aerobatic displays…

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  • Langland Bay, Gower

    I’ve travelled all over the world and have been lucky to visit some of the most famous and beautiful beaches on the planet – and yet I often find myself saying ‘You know what, we have better ones in the Gower’. We’re so lucky in this part of the world to have unspoilt, sandy beaches…

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