Guidebook for Sketty
Food Scene
Langland Brasserie
Brynfield RoadGreat sea front restaurant
A Michelin starred restaurant a short walk away in Sketty village. Small, so you'll need to book, but the food will not disappoint.
10 locals recommend
Slice
73-75 Eversley RdA Michelin starred restaurant a short walk away in Sketty village. Small, so you'll need to book, but the food will not disappoint.
Enjoy chic modern furnishings, and an ambience to match, plus an exciting menu of locally sourced ingredients right here at Norton House Hotel. The Bistro offers a unique dining experience 7 days a week, with two A La Carte sittings and an Early Bird menu served from Monday to Sunday
Norton House
Norton RoadEnjoy chic modern furnishings, and an ambience to match, plus an exciting menu of locally sourced ingredients right here at Norton House Hotel. The Bistro offers a unique dining experience 7 days a week, with two A La Carte sittings and an Early Bird menu served from Monday to Sunday
Touched by legend on exquisite Gower, South Wales, The King Arthur is a delightful gastro pub. With its log fires and cosy restaurant, it has a relaxed and friendly old pub atmosphere. The King Arthur is found nestling under Cefn Bryn, the highest point on Gower Peninsula. On a clear day, you can not only see the coastline, but over the Bristol Channel and North towards the Brecon Beacons and West to Carmarthenshire. A great stop off on a trip down the gower.
69 locals recommend
King Arthur Hotel
Higher GreenTouched by legend on exquisite Gower, South Wales, The King Arthur is a delightful gastro pub. With its log fires and cosy restaurant, it has a relaxed and friendly old pub atmosphere. The King Arthur is found nestling under Cefn Bryn, the highest point on Gower Peninsula. On a clear day, you can not only see the coastline, but over the Bristol Channel and North towards the Brecon Beacons and West to Carmarthenshire. A great stop off on a trip down the gower.
Overlooking Swansea Bay, Bistrot Pierre offers the perfect environment in which to enjoy affordable French-style dishes and drinks in a stylish atmosphere.
42 locals recommend
Bistrot Pierre
3 Mumbles RdOverlooking Swansea Bay, Bistrot Pierre offers the perfect environment in which to enjoy affordable French-style dishes and drinks in a stylish atmosphere.
Great Indian restaurant with stylish decor and very welcoming staff. Food is always superb.
Rose Indienne
73-74 St Helen's RdGreat Indian restaurant with stylish decor and very welcoming staff. Food is always superb.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fashionable out of town night spot within walking distance comprising of a series of bars and restaurants.
12 locals recommend
Uplands
Fashionable out of town night spot within walking distance comprising of a series of bars and restaurants.
Wind Street
Wind StreetA lively nightspot with many bars, restaurants and nightclubs.
Parks & Nature
Large local park leading down to the sea front. Great for walking the dog and sometimes hosting live music, car shows, festivals, fetes and the like.
40 locals recommend
Singleton Park
Large local park leading down to the sea front. Great for walking the dog and sometimes hosting live music, car shows, festivals, fetes and the like.
Clyne Gardens contains varied National Collections of plants set in beautiful parkland. Internationally famous for its superb collections of Rhododendrons, Pieris and Enkianthus, the gardens offer a haven of tranquility, lush planting and interesting features. A lovely peaceful spot to saunter through and finish up with some food in the Woodman pub or Junction cafe on the sea front.
64 locals recommend
Clyne Gardens
Clyne Gardens contains varied National Collections of plants set in beautiful parkland. Internationally famous for its superb collections of Rhododendrons, Pieris and Enkianthus, the gardens offer a haven of tranquility, lush planting and interesting features. A lovely peaceful spot to saunter through and finish up with some food in the Woodman pub or Junction cafe on the sea front.
A family bay about 5 miles away with parking and shops. Popular with the surfers.
89 locals recommend
Caswell Beach
A family bay about 5 miles away with parking and shops. Popular with the surfers.
Our favourite bay. Surf spot, family beach and cafes overlooking the bay serving food all day. A coastal path undulates around the cliffs and past Bracelet, Langland Bay and Caswell Bays.
91 locals recommend
Langland Bay
54 Langland Bay RdOur favourite bay. Surf spot, family beach and cafes overlooking the bay serving food all day. A coastal path undulates around the cliffs and past Bracelet, Langland Bay and Caswell Bays.
A secluded, peaceful and picturesque bay on the Gower. A magnificent location on a sunny day!
18 locals recommend
Pobbles Bay
A secluded, peaceful and picturesque bay on the Gower. A magnificent location on a sunny day!
Arts & Culture
Spacious modern free maritime museum on the edge of the Marina. Great for the kids or to spend a leisurely couple of hours looking back at how Swansea has evolved.
Swansea Museum Tramway Centre
3 Burrows PlSpacious modern free maritime museum on the edge of the Marina. Great for the kids or to spend a leisurely couple of hours looking back at how Swansea has evolved.
Grand Victorian theatre hosting comedy, shows, music and drama situated in Swansea City Centre a short walk from the bus station.
45 locals recommend
Swansea Grand Theatre
Singleton StreetGrand Victorian theatre hosting comedy, shows, music and drama situated in Swansea City Centre a short walk from the bus station.
Shopping
An hour away on the train or in the car but a large modern shopping Mall hosting all of your favourite stores and brands, and adjoining many restaurants.
29 locals recommend
Saint Davids II Shopping Centre
An hour away on the train or in the car but a large modern shopping Mall hosting all of your favourite stores and brands, and adjoining many restaurants.
Essentials
Tesco Express
Newton RoadAll of your grocery needs less than a mile away.
Entertainment & Activities
LC2 waterpark is very popular with the kids, the gents might enjoy the gym and the ladies will certainly enjoy the spa. A fantastic family venue.
58 locals recommend
LC Swansea
Oystermouth RoadLC2 waterpark is very popular with the kids, the gents might enjoy the gym and the ladies will certainly enjoy the spa. A fantastic family venue.
This venue hosts Swansea City Football Club and the Ospreys Pro 14 rugby union side.
25 locals recommend
Liberty Stadium
This venue hosts Swansea City Football Club and the Ospreys Pro 14 rugby union side.
Horse riding, climbing wall or muddy assault course. A great venue for the kids to burn off some energy. You'll need to book...
Clyne Farm Centre
Westport AvenueHorse riding, climbing wall or muddy assault course. A great venue for the kids to burn off some energy. You'll need to book...
A large indoor soft play centre with cafe serving meals all day. Great place to take the kids on a rainy day.
Playzone
Lion WayA large indoor soft play centre with cafe serving meals all day. Great place to take the kids on a rainy day.
Highly rated trampoline centre off Fabian Way on the road into Swansea. Very popular with kids of all ages and including a cafe for the adults who don't fancy a go themselves.
13 locals recommend
Limitless Activity Centre Swansea
Langdon RoadHighly rated trampoline centre off Fabian Way on the road into Swansea. Very popular with kids of all ages and including a cafe for the adults who don't fancy a go themselves.
No trip to Swansea is complete without a trip to Joes Ice Cream. Situated in Brynymor and Mumbles. The kids will love it.
Joe's Ice Cream Parlour
No trip to Swansea is complete without a trip to Joes Ice Cream. Situated in Brynymor and Mumbles. The kids will love it.
A 12th-century mill with a working water wheel, craft workshops & blacksmithing demonstrations.
48 locals recommend
Gower Heritage Centre
A 12th-century mill with a working water wheel, craft workshops & blacksmithing demonstrations.
Rotherslade Bay and Langland Bay join together about 2 hours after hightide. Rotherslade is a smaller and more intimate beach area than Langland. There is limited parking and access to the beach is via steps down to the beach from the Surfside cafe. The cafe over looks the bay and dogs are welcome here. If you are unable to find parking near to Rotherslade then you could consider the two large pay and display car parks at Langland. It is approximately a 10 minute walk along the main cliff path from the car parks at Langland to Rotherslade, or if the tide is low enough, then you can access Rotherslade via the beach. If there is a moderate to large swell running at high tide then you need to enter the water with caution, especially if you are not a strong swimmer, there can be currents and strong under tows.
10 locals recommend
Rotherslade Beach
55 Rotherslade RdRotherslade Bay and Langland Bay join together about 2 hours after hightide. Rotherslade is a smaller and more intimate beach area than Langland. There is limited parking and access to the beach is via steps down to the beach from the Surfside cafe. The cafe over looks the bay and dogs are welcome here. If you are unable to find parking near to Rotherslade then you could consider the two large pay and display car parks at Langland. It is approximately a 10 minute walk along the main cliff path from the car parks at Langland to Rotherslade, or if the tide is low enough, then you can access Rotherslade via the beach. If there is a moderate to large swell running at high tide then you need to enter the water with caution, especially if you are not a strong swimmer, there can be currents and strong under tows.
Blackpill Lido is free and no booking is required. The lido is a must when the weather is good with its superb paddling pool, children's play area, climbing rock and picnic facilities.
Brynmill Lane
Blackpill Lido is free and no booking is required. The lido is a must when the weather is good with its superb paddling pool, children's play area, climbing rock and picnic facilities.
The only dedicated footgolf course in Wales! Come play the new sport that combines the best of football and golf for people of all ages and skill levels.
8 locals recommend
Swansea Footgolf
Ashleigh RoadThe only dedicated footgolf course in Wales! Come play the new sport that combines the best of football and golf for people of all ages and skill levels.
Caswell Bay Beach
A family bay about 5 miles away with parking and shops. Popular with the surfers.