Mumbles (Mwmbwls). The village of Mumbles on the entrance to The Gower Peninsula, Swansea, South Wales

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The village of Mumbles / Mwmbwls

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).

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.

Beaches


Knab Rock	Bracelet and Limeslade	Rotherslade and Langland

Churches and Chapels


Mumbles Methodist Church Mumbles Rd, Mumbles 01792 362290	All Saints Church Mumbles Rd, Oystermouth 01792 361684	Mumbles Baptist Church Newton Rd, Mumbles


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
	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.
	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
	Periwinkle Cottage, Thistleboon , Mumbles:	more
	Charming fishermans cottage with private parking & stunning sea views. WTB 4* graded. Comfortably & tastefully furnished, all mod cons. Two bedrooms, four poster bed & landscaped garden overlooking the bay. Mumbles restaurants, shops & beaches within walking distance.
	Flat 2, 550 Mumbles Rd, Mumbles:	more
	Wonderfully positioned Victorian apartment on Mumbles seafront with sea views, sleeps up to 5. Fully fitted kitchen, granite worktops. Full C/H. Beautifully furnished to the highest standard. Courtyard garden. Beach, restaurants & shops all within walking distance.
	3 Vanewood Court, Mumbles:	more
	Situated 200 metres from Limeslade Bay, Vanewood Court is within easy walking distance of Mumbles Head, the attractions of Mumbles Pier & all the amenities & facilities of Mumbles Village, including beaches, shops, restaurants, seaside coffee shops & ice cream parlours.

Amenities in Mumbles (for other amenities in Gower and the local area, 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.

Please view the area map, to get your bearings and familiarise yourself with the roads. Below are the approximate travelling times by car to the various villages. To view their facilities, please click on the specific village page (where applicable) or view the complete directory.

Village	mins by car	Village	mins by car

Bishopston (and Kittle, Murton)	10	Penclawdd (and Blue Anchor, Cilonnen, Crofty, Llanmorlais, Welshmoor, Wernffrwd)	20
Dunvant	20	Penmaen (and Nicholaston)	15
Horton	30	Pennard (and Southgate)	15
Llangennith	30	Port Eynon (and Overton, Scurlage)	30
Llanmadoc (and Cheriton, Cwm Ivy)	30	Reynoldston (and Burry, Burry Green, Knelston, Llandewi)	20
Llanrhidian (and Cilibion, Oldwalls)	25	Rhossili (and Middleton, Pilton Green, Pitton)	30
Mumbles (and Langland)	0	Swansea	10
Oxwich (and Slade)	20	Three Crosses	15
Parkmill (and Ilston, Llethryd, Lunnon)	15	Upper Killay	10

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