Aberglasney Gardens

Craig y Nos Country Park

Craig y Nos is over 40 acres of parkland with riverside walks through woodland and meadows. The park is also used as a base to study the flora and fauna of the area.

The Waterfront Museum

The National Waterfront Museum at Swansea tells the story of industry and innovation in Wales, now and over the last 300 years.       Visit the website    

National Showcaves Centre for Wales

Visit the largest show caves in Western Europe with breathtaking limestone formations built up over thousands of years.

Dolaucothi Goldmines

Tour this former Roman gold mine and see authentic 1930s mining equipment, workshops and trams showing how the mines worked.

National Wetlands Centre Wales

Set in a 450 acre mosaic of lakes, pool and lagoons created on the scenic Burry Inlet, home hundreds of wild and resident species.

Arc Adventures

Arc Adventures offers outdoor activity and residential trips to families and groups.

Dylan Thomas Centre

Houses a permanent exhibition on Dylan Thomas and his life, as well as a shop stuffed with books, posters and memorabilia.  The Centre is right next to the pedestrian Sail (Millennium) Bridge and

Walking and Rambling in Llanddeusant

A popular walk to Llyn-y-Fan-Fach, home of the legendary Lady of the Lake.

Mountain biking in Llanddeusant

The Usk Reservoir is approx four miles from the hostel and is an ideal place to get out on your bike. We can arrange bike hire for you from a local provider.

Swansea Bay and area

Discover Swansea, the seaside resort of Mumbles and the Gower Peninsula. Don't miss the enchanting Afan and Vale of Neath. Visit the website  

Carreg Cennen Castle

Explore the ruined 13th century castle, with pits and drawbridges. Don't miss the prehistoric cave dwelling and vaulted passageway. Visit the Castle & Farm website

Swansea Market

Explore the largest indoor market in Wales and sample the local delights like cockles, lavabread and bacon. Visit the Market website