Gower

The Gower peninsula was designated as the United Kingdom’s first area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB) in 1956. This longstanding designation means that Gower’s natural beauty has not been destroyed by overdevelopment or commercialization. The Gower peninsula attracts tourists, holidaymakers and sightseers from all over the World.

Is this Bart Simpson?

Is this Bart Simpson ?

During the wedding of Katy and Lewys on the 28th March 2014 I noticed Bart Simpson peeping out at me from inside Llanrhidian church. Lisa and Maggie are also hiding in the image. They must have been on holiday in Gower but unfortunately they were not staying at Hill House – Gower self catering holiday […]

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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 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 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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Gower walking festival

Gower Walking Festival

UPDATE – 20th April 2021 A five-day festival of walks has been arranged from the 15th September to 19th September 2021 The Gower Walking Festival is an annual celebration of Gower. Most of all, its aim is to encourage participants from all backgrounds to enjoy a unique landscape and a rich heritage. It achieves this

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Entertainment and Culture

Culture and Entertainment

Despite the failure of Swansea’s bid to become the UK City of culture in 2021 the city council and the Swansea 2021 bid team are determined to implement the programme of local, national and international events that were compiled in the bid. The Swansea 2021 bid team includes Swansea Council, Welsh Government, Swansea University, University

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Dining out in Gower

Dining out in Gower

Here we have listed some of the local recommended eateries for lunch, evening meal, or that special occasion. Most of these are located in Llanrhidian, Penclawdd, or elsewhere on the Gower peninsula. At Hill House we are fortunate to have one of these just a short walk of about 200 yards from the front door.

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Local Amenities

Local Amenities

We have listed here most of the local shops and national supermarket chains that you will find in the Llanrhidian, Penclawdd, Gowerton, Gorseinon, Swansea and Lanelli areas. The list includes some service providers in Llanrhidian and health centres in Penclawdd, Gowerton, and Scurlage. Llanrhidian Herons Way Filling StationLlanrhidian Cross – SA3 1E  01792 390360Fresh bread baked

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