Swansea Coastal and Dylan Thomas Tour

Our Golden Gower tour begins in the city of Swansea with discovering more about Wales’ most famous poet, at the Dylan Thomas Centre. We then visit the quaint village of Mumbles, with its lighthouse, and Lovespoon Gallery. Take in the breathtaking scenery of the Gower coast, with an optional coastal walk from Langland Bay to Caswell Bay, as we head towards the magnificent Rhossili Bay and Worm’s Head.
This tour is perfect for anyone who wants to admire amazing coastal scenery and learn about the history of Welsh poetry and traditions.

Meeting Point

Eglwys Dewi Sant

St Andrew's Cres, Cardiff CF10 3DD, UK

Wait in front of Eglwys Dewi Sant

What's included:

• Transport
• Driver Guide

Not included:

• Admission Charges
• Refreshments

What to expect:

Duration: 8 hours

Dylan Thomas Centre

Dylan Thomas Centre Somerset Place, Somerset Place, Swansea, SA1 1RR

The Dylan Thomas Centre is dedicated to Wales’ most famous poet and is home to the permanent exhibition, ‘Love the Words’. Here you can learn more about the life and works of this famous Welshman, who after Shakespeare is the most quoted writer in the English language. You can also hear some of the world’s most famous voices (including King Charles) reading lines from Dylan Thomas’ works.

45 minutes

Mumbles

Mumbles

The quaint village of Mumbles (also known as Oystermouth) is known as the ‘Gateway to the Gower’ and marks the beginning of the Gower Peninsula’s coastline. It is steeped in history and tradition. Mumbles is famous as the place where the world’s first passenger railway journey took place in 1807, as well as traditional Welsh gifts at the Lovespoon Gallery.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Langland Bay

Langland, Swansea

Ever popular, the coastal walk from Langland Bay to the glorious sandy beach of Caswell Bay is a real ‘must see’. With stunning views of amazing coastal scenery, this path offers the chance to spot wildlife such as rare birds, grey seals, lizards and even adders or a basking shark. The rock formations in the cliffs here are designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Rhossili Bay

Rhossili, SA3 1PR

Rhossili Bay has been voted Wales’ Best Beach 2022 and encompasses one of the Gower’s most famous landmarks, Worm’s Head. This one of the most beautiful places in the UK and the views are beyond compare.

1 hour