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Mumbles is famous for its small, independent shops and boutiques, selling everything from high-end fashion to casual surfing gear; traditionally-carved Welsh lovespoons to American folk art; local seafood to continental charcuterie and handmade chocolates.
Or treat yourself to a relaxing spell in one of the several beauty salons dotted around the village, providing services from award-winning hairstyling, to holistic massage therapy and luxury spa treatments. Most shops and salons are concentrated in the Newton Road, Dunns Lane and Mumbles Road areas.
Nearby beaches include Bracelet Bay and Limeslade Bay, both just minutes from Mumbles' shops and restaurants. Wake up and take in that sea air and experience one of many activities in the area, whether it's a boat trip or a walk along the coast.
Mumbles has been settled since ancient times, and its history is still very much on display throughout the village. Mumbles Lighthouse, built in 1794, still warns passing boats of undersea sand banks – you can view it best from Mumbles' Victorian pier.
Mediaeval Oystermouth Castle was once home and fortress for the Norman Lords of Gower, and hosts outdoor theatre performances during the summer months.
Mumbles Pier
Mumbles Pier is undergoing a huge refurbishment program and will be re-opening to the public in the summer of 2014.
Guide Prices
Free
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets
- Wheelchairs available
Booking & Payment Details
- Cash Point
- Credit cards accepted (with charge)
- Currency Exchange
Catering
- On-site catering
- On-site light refreshments
Children
- Baby changing facilities
- Children welcome
- Pushchairs available
Groups
- Education/study area
- Facilities for educational visits
- Facilities for groups
Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities
- Facilities for conferencing
- Facilities for corporate hospitality
- Grounds for outdoor activities
- Leisure facilities onsite
- Mobile phone coverage
- Wedding receptions
Property Facilities
- Dogs Accepted
- Gift shop
- Postbox
- Public toilets
- Smoking allowed
- Telephone (public)
Site Features
- Regional Tourist Board Member
- Welcome Host
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
- Coach parties accepted
Map & Directions
Road Directions
By Train: Frequent trains run direct from London Paddington, Bristol, Cardiff, Newport, Hereford, Shrewsbury, Crewe and Manchester to the Swansea Bay area, and there are good connections from north-east, south, and south west England. Buses leave from outside the train station, which will connect you to the main Quadrant Bus Station. The station is only a 15-minute walk from the 5-mile sweep of Swansea Bay.
By Bus: Frequent bus service from Swansea central
By Car: The M4 motorway runs directly to Swansea Bay. Journey time from London is just a 3½ hour drive and 2¾ hours from Birmingham.
The Mumbles land train (Swansea Bay Rider): runs along the seafront from Blackpill to Knab Rock
Cycle Route: a dedicated cycle path runs along Swansea Bay's seafront promenade
Accessible by Public Transport: Swansea station is 5 miles away.
