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Gower Beaches

Gower Beaches

Bracelet Bay  – SA3 4JT Award-winning beach offering a range of activities for all the family. Sandy cove with pebbles and rock pools. Close to the coast path to Langland. 13 miles (29 minutes) from Hill House Holiday cottage Pay and Display beachside car parking Refreshment and public toilet facilities Seasonal dog walking restrictions – […]

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Video collection

Video Collection

This page contains Hill House YouTube videos and some other videos, from other sources, that you might find interesting   Google My Business promo The Gower Peninsula by Keith dBee The Gower Peninsula – BBC series COAST Lent Service At Llanrhidian Church Three Cliffs Bay – ITVs  BRITAINS FAVOURITE VIEW Stembridge Farm CL In the

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History of Swansea Jack

The History of Swansea Jack

Swansea Jack was a black retriever with a longish coat similar in appearance to a modern Flat-Coated Retriever. However, at the time,  he was instead identified as a Newfoundland dog, despite being considerably smaller and lighter in build than the typical modern Newfoundland dog. This was possibly due to the fact that he was reported

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Gower Smugglers

Gower Smugglers

The smuggling of contraband was a way of life for many people living close to the sea and shipping routes. The height of smuggling on the Gower peninsula was at its peak during the 18th and 19th centuries. Taxes were high and there was a shortage of many common commodities especially during the Napoleonic wars.

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Gower peninsula castles

Gower Peninsula Castles

Evidence of the Norman invasion of Wales and their influence on Gower can be seen in the many castles that they built in the peninsula. Oxwich, Oystermouth, Weobley and Penrice are well preserved but the others, at Swansea, Penard, Penmaen, Landimore, Scurlage and Llougher (built on the site of the Roman fort) are in poor

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Gower Surfing Schools

Gower Surfing Schools

This is our guide to surfing schools at Rhossili, Llangennith, Caswell, etc.  We have also included a list of shops, at various locations on the Gower peninsula, Swansea Bay and Mumbles, that provide surfing equipment hire.  These schools cater for all abilities and welcome holidaymakers. Most provide surfboards, wetsuits, etc. so you can see if its the

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Gower beer festival

Gower Beer Festival

This page will be updated when the current Covid-19 restrictions are relaxed to the point where the organisers are able to publish the program and date of the next event. 21st to 22nd June 2019 Weobley Castle Farm SA3 1HB The festival is organised by manager of the Rake and Riddle public house. Visit the

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Gower Folk festival

Gower Folk Festival

This page will be updated when the current Covid-19 restrictions are relaxed to the point where the organisers are able to publish the program and date of the next event. 14th to 16th June 2019 Weobley Castle Farm SA3 1HB The festival is organised by a small group of volunteers and is a non profit-making organisation.

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Gower Cycling Festival

Gower Cycling Festival

This page will be updated when the current Covid-19 restrictions are relaxed to the point where the organisers are able to publish the program and date of the next event. The Gower Cycleing Festival is an annual event run by Wheelrights, the Swansea Bay Cycle Campaign Group. The festival started in 2010 and the 2018

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