Cockett Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Rhossili Beach
Enjoy long walks, spot birds and marine life, and watch surfers ride big waves at this award-winning beach on the Gower Peninsula.
Oxwich Bay Beach
Stroll along one of Britain’s most picturesque beaches and follow the trails into the nature reserve for its diverse landscape.
Mumbles Pier
Amble along this Victorian Pier for its arcade games and café and enjoy the views of the sea and the lighthouse.
Caswell Bay Beach
Surf on the choppy waters of this scenic bay and trek along the nature paths for gorgeous views of cliffs and headlands.
Grand Theatre
Attend a dramatic performance in this historic 19th-century theater and enjoy the views from the rooftop bar of the Arts Wing.
Activities
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea
From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head
From Cardiff: Guided South Wales' Amazing Waterfalls Tour
Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons Hay on Wye Tour
Our pick of the best Cockett Hotel Deals
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
"The hotel interior and exterior are simewhat tired and need redecorating. Main lift was not working so had to use a service elevator. Insufficient staff at breakfast, although the 2 waitresses were rushed off their feet!"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Village Hotel Swansea
"We were so impressed, it was a last minute booking when we were so exhausted we couldn't drive anymore. The beds were so comfortable, I enjoyed the pool facilities, so clean and well maintained. The restaurant on site had amazing food and even gave us a big tray to bring our food to the room after ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Mercure Swansea Hotel
"Very clean hotel in need of renovation. Staff at reception were very polite. Staff in restaurant appeared to have too much time standing around talking amongst themselves. The meals at breakfast and dinner were very good value for money."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Morgans Hotel
"Well appointed room though being a ground floor annexed ‘house’ so pavement and road noisy at times . Staff very courteous and bar service excellent"
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality
"Property is good. But breakfast is not of adequate standards in terms of hygiene. Having said that, the hotel operations manager was indeed responsive and willing to sort matters out when a feedback was provided."
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
The Diplomat Hotel and Spa
"Lovely stay, staff, facilities, cleanliness, very good, would certainly return, thank you."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cockett
Penderry
Though Penderry may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Swansea.com Stadium and Penllergare Valley Woods.
Townhill
When in Townhill, you can plan a visit to Grand Theatre and LC Swansea, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Cwmbrwla
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cwmbrwla and surrounding area, you can visit Swansea.com Stadium and Grand Theatre.
Uplands
Unique features of Uplands include the coffee shops and shopping. Make a stop by Swansea Beach or Swansea Bay while you're exploring the area.
Penllergaer
Travellers like the historical sites in Penllergaer, and Penllergare Valley Woods is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Mount Pleasant
While there might not be top attractions in Mount Pleasant, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Grand Theatre and LC Swansea.
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