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The village of Mumbles / Mwmbwls
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Mumbles (Mwmbwls in Welsh) is a small fishing village situated at the Western end of Swansea Bay, at the entrance to The Gower Peninsula. Currently well known as the birthplace of Catherine Zeta Jones and Ian Hislop, Mumbles was previously a frequent haunt of Dylan Thomas and his friends.

 

This little bustling village (and I say village, but really it is much larger than the other villages in the rest of Gower) is host to a great variety of shops, cafes, wine bars, pubs and restaurants. Ice cream parlours are dotted along the promenade and in the main tourist season the "Mumbles Land Train" can be seen chugging its way along the sea front, transporting people to and from Swansea.

Popular with the young and old alike, Mumbles is never quiet. From water sports enthusiasts, roller-bladers, cyclists and young families, to those who prefer a more dignified quiet stroll or to simply sit and watch as the bustle continues around them.

The busy pace of Mumbles life continues into the night when crowds are drawn to the exclusive restaurants and the infamous "Mumbles Mile" (a large number of pubs within a very short walking distance).

Oystermouth Castle On the hillside behind the main shopping area of Mumbles, is Oystermouth Castle which appears to have had numerous re-builds, on account of warfare, during its chequered life. It is believed that the Lords of Gower once inhabited the castle.

On the Western side of Mumbles, you will find the Pier, the famous lighthouse and two small rocky coves of Bracelet and Limeslade. The much larger, sandy Langland Bay that is very popular with surfers is a further mile around the coast.

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Mumbles Methodist Church
Mumbles Rd, Mumbles
01792 362290
All Saints Church
Mumbles Rd, Oystermouth
01792 361684
Mumbles Baptist Church
Newton Rd, Mumbles
     
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Our Lady Star of the Sea RC,
9 Promenade Terrace, Mumbles
01792 366305
Tabernacle United Reformed Church, Newton Road, Mumbles
01792 363173
Castleton Independent Chapel
40-41 Newton Rd, Mumbles
01792 363349
 
Self Catering
Click to enlarge Briarfield, Mumbles: more
Briarfield is a character detached 4 bedroom house that sleeps up to 8 people. Set in spectacular private gardens and close to Langland and Caswell beaches. No smoking, no pets.
Short breaks available, email.
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Spacious ground floor apartment sleeping up to 5 in 2 double rooms. Sea views over Swansea Bay. Short walk into Mumbles. Gower beaches just a short drive. No smoking or pets. Bed linen and towels provided. Phone 01792 401838 / 07971 578434 or email.
Click to enlarge 12 Langland Manor, Langland, Mumbles: more
The Manor is a Grade II (Gothic) listed building renovated in 07 to exacting standards. Arguably Gower’s most exclusive development. Sleeps 4 in twin/double bedrooms. Stunning sea views, landscaped grounds and adjoining golf course. Our vacancies. 07855352491 or email
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Hintons Folly, Mumbles: more
Clean, well equipped bungalow sleeping 3 (1 double, 1 single) in a quiet cul-de-sac only 400 yards from the sea and a few minutes from the heart of Mumbles. Conservatory and small garden. No smoking or pets. 01792 892301 or 07790 529459 (evenings) or email
   
Bed and Breakfast
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Six elegant en-suite rooms, in large Victorian house set in prominent but quiet promenade sea view position. Broadband, TV & DVD, iron, hairdryer & hospitality trays in each room. Two easy access rooms. Organic cooked breakfasts. Pets welcome. 01792 404877 or email
 
Amenities in Mumbles (for other amenities in Gower, please click here)
   
Mumbles has all the services that you would expect from a thriving town suburb. From a post office, banks, supermarkets and grocery shops, to hardware shops, exclusive boutiques, florists, hairdressers, gift shops, antiques, book shops, newsagents and for those who fall in love with the area and decide that they can't possibly leave; estate agents.
     
Where is the nearest ...?
(Approx. mins by car)
 
     
Vets
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St James Veterinary Group, Mayals 403600
 
 
Leisure centre / Swimming pool
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Burns Fitness Spa, Swansea 459282
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Wales National Pool Swansea
     
Cinema/ Theatre/Arts/ Museums
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Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea 602060
10
The Grand Theatre, Swansea 475715
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UCI Cinema, Parc Tawe, Swansea 08700 10 20 30
 
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National Waterfront Museum, Swansea 638950

   
 

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