Uplands Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Uplands
Popular places to visit
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.
Mumbles Pier
Amble along this Victorian Pier for its arcade games and café and enjoy the views of the sea and the lighthouse.
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: Guided South Wales' Amazing Waterfalls Tour
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea
Private Tour: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head
Our pick of the best Uplands Hotel Deals
Self contained ground floor Garden Flat with parking and view of lighthouse
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
"Attentive staff Comfy bed Just needs an improvement on the quality of food and wine"
Reviewed on 3 June 2026
Village Hotel Swansea
"The room was far too hot."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Mercure Swansea Hotel
"We had an accessible room, just there right thing. Very clean, proper wet room shower. Breakfast was really good with good range of hot and cold items."
Reviewed on 5 June 2026
The Dragon Hotel
"Good hotel. Nice staff. Good space. Perfect location. Nice views."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Best Western Aberavon Beach Hotel
"Great location. Staff were excellent and very helpful."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Uplands
Castle
Castle is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Grand Theatre and Plantasia while you're in town.
St. Thomas
St. Thomas is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Dylan Thomas Centre and Plantasia if you have time to explore the area.
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.
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.
