Mawr
Swansea
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.

Oxwich Bay Beach
Stroll along one of Britain’s most picturesque beaches and follow the trails into the nature reserve for its diverse landscape.

Rhossili Beach
Often named as one of the best beaches in the UK and even the world, Rhossili Beach in the Gower Peninsula is unsurprisingly a popular attraction. It has also been called the “supermodel of British beaches” by The Independent because of its good looks, as well as the UK’s most dog-friendly beach by The Times.

Mumbles Pier
One of Swansea’s most recognisable landmarks, the imposing Victorian pier on the southwestern corner of Swansea Bay holds both historic value and offers an entertaining way to pass the afternoon. Once a favoured haunt of Dylan Thomas, this iconic attraction in the village of Mumbles now plays host to tourists and locals out to enjoy themselves.

Grand Theatre
Swansea Grand Theatre is located on Singleton Street in the heart of the city of Swansea, Wales. This performing arts venue stages a host of plays, pantomimes, operas, stand-up performances and offerings from touring companies.

Singleton Park
Once a private estate, today this urban park is a place to enjoy botanical gardens, miniature golf and live music performances.
Things to do

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head

Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea

Private Day Tour of Gower's Cliffs & Beaches from Cardiff

Private Guided Hike: The Brecon Beacons Eight Waterfalls!
Top hotels in Mawr

Coynant Farm Guest House
Good value for money guesthouse. Really is in the middle of nowhere with beautiful views.
Reviewed on 30 Jul, 2025

The Rose 37ft Lakeside Yacht inc Hot Tub
Nice area peaceful and quiet great for fishing and great experience would stay again
Reviewed on 2 Oct, 2025

The Pines Cabin

The Nook - Farm Park Stay with Hot Tub, BBQ & Fire Pit
Loved our stay had everything we needed
Reviewed on 23 Jun, 2025

Snow White's House - Farm Park Stay with Hot Tub, BBQ & Fire Pit
Quirky cottage. Very quiet and peaceful as tucked away down a very long driveway with only sheep, pigs and horses as neighbours.
Reviewed on 2 Jun, 2024

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Booked a deluxe room? Nothing deluxe about it. Just a standard room. No frills at all. Was clean, but bed not that comfortable and pillows not very supportive. Staff were friendly. Lift out of order so had to use alternate lift in area of hotel obviously not used by guests. Was a little grim once ...
Reviewed on 15 Nov, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Mawr

Pontlliw and Tircoed
When in Pontlliw and Tircoed, you can plan a visit to Penllergare Valley Woods and Swansea.com Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Birchgrove
Birchgrove might not have many top sights, but Neath Abbey Ruins and Swansea.com Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Mynyddbach
Though Mynyddbach may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Swansea.com Stadium and Grand Theatre.

Llansamlet
Visitors to Llansamlet enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Celtic Trail is worth a stop.
Grovesend and Waungron
While there might not be top attractions in Grovesend and Waungron, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Parc y Scarlets and Penllergare Valley Woods.

Penllergaer
Travellers like the historical sites in Penllergaer, and Penllergare Valley Woods is a top attraction you might want to visit.









