St. Thomas Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit St. Thomas
Popular places to visit
Mumbles Pier
Amble along this Victorian Pier for its arcade games and café and enjoy the views of the sea and the lighthouse.
Three Cliffs Bay Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Three Cliffs Bay Beach during your travels in Swansea? Stroll along the marina in this quaint area or visit its lively bars.
Rhossili Beach
Enjoy long walks, spot birds and marine life, and watch surfers ride big waves at this award-winning beach on the Gower Peninsula.
Oxwich Bay Beach
Stroll along one of Britain’s most picturesque beaches and follow the trails into the nature reserve for its diverse landscape.
Caswell Bay Beach
Surf on the choppy waters of this scenic bay and trek along the nature paths for gorgeous views of cliffs and headlands.
Grand Theatre
Attend a dramatic performance in this historic 19th-century theater and enjoy the views from the rooftop bar of the Arts Wing.
Activities
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour
From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head
From Cardiff: Guided South Wales' Amazing Waterfalls Tour
Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons Hay on Wye Tour
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea
From Cardiff Three Day Tour of West Wales Pembrokeshire Beaches
Our pick of the best St. Thomas Hotel Deals
Village Hotel Swansea
"The hotel is modern and therefore has contemporary facilities. We use the swimming pool, sauna and steam room on two occasions they were all clean and hygienic. The hotel is slightly outside the centre of the city but easily accessible and we’re able to drive along the coast and see the beautiful ..."
Reviewed on 15 June 2026
ibis Swansea
"Our first night in the hotel was a disaster due to a guest staying below us that was screaming, banging doors, thumping the walls so loudly that it affected most of the other guests in the hotel, from about 1am until about 3.30am we called reception and the young lady that was on duty was already ..."
Reviewed on 15 June 2026
Ice House Apartments
"Check room before letting the room out"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
"Very friendly hotel, the staff were really great and nothing was too much trouble. Great team at breakfast and a hands on manager."
Reviewed on 16 June 2026
Mercure Swansea Hotel
"Clean room friendly staff"
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
The Dragon Hotel
"One of the two very small lifts was broken down; the Barasserie was never open; the curtains at the end of the corridor were hanging off. Room was comfortable and the breakfast was fine"
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in St. Thomas
Castle
Castle is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Grand Theatre and Swansea Arena while you're in town.
Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton
Unique features of Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Rhossili Beach or Whiteford National Nature Reserve while you're exploring the area.
Uplands
Unique features of Uplands include the coffee shops and shopping. Make a stop by Swansea Beach or Swansea Bay while you're exploring the area.
Llanrhidian Higher
While Llanrhidian Higher isn't home to many top sights, Parc y Scarlets and Three Cliffs Bay Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Bon-y-maen
Travellers like the historical sites in Bon-y-maen, and Grosnez Castle is a top attraction you might want to visit.
