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

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.
	24 Castle Road, Norton, Mumbles:	more
	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.
	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.
	7 Bridle Mews, Limeslade, Mumbles:	more
	Comfortable, cosy and only two minutes to sea front and coastal paths. Sleeps 4; 1 double, and 1 twin or 1 set of bunk beds. No smoking or pets. Parking for 2 cars. Mumbles village with its many shops and restaurants is just a short walk away. Phone 01792 362261 or email
	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.
	5 Higher Lane, Langland, Mumbles:	more
	Elegant, spacious family home sleeping up to 6 people in 3 bedrooms. Ideally situated for the local beaches of Rotherslade and Langland. Short walk from the village of Mumbles. No smoking or pets. Phone 07966 474561 or email

Bed and Breakfast
	Tides Reach Guest House:	more
	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	10	St James Veterinary Group, Mayals 403600

Leisure centre / Swimming pool	10	Burns Fitness Spa, Swansea 459282
Leisure centre / Swimming pool	10	Wales National Pool Swansea

Cinema/ Theatre/Arts/ Museums	5	Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea 602060
	10	The Grand Theatre, Swansea 475715
	10	UCI Cinema, Parc Tawe, Swansea 08700 10 20 30
	10	National Waterfront Museum, Swansea 638950

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