by PeterWebAdmin | Feb 13, 2025 | Gower Villages
Probably taking its name from the Scandinavian axwick, meaning water creek, Oxwich is a small seaside village skirting the western fringe of a 4km sweep of sandy bay. Once a port, exporting limestone quarried from the headland of Oxwich Point, the village is now a...
by PeterWebAdmin | Feb 13, 2025 | Gower Beaches
Oxwich Bay is the second largest beach on the Gower Peninsula (Rhossili taking the accolade of being the first) and is one of the most popular during summer months. In 1911, the beach gained fame for hosting the first aeroplane flight in Wales , accomplished by Mr E....
by PeterWebAdmin | Feb 12, 2025 | Gower Castles
Like Weobley Castle on the northern coast of the Gower Peninsula , Oxwich Castle is actually a fortified Tudor manor house. Built upon, and incorporating the 14th century Castle in which he was born, Sir Rhys Mansel constructed this extensive mansion in the first half...
by PeterWebAdmin | Feb 12, 2025 | Gower Churches
The medieval church of St. Illtyd must possess one of the most beautifully situated graveyards in the country. Itself almost buried by the giant canopy of a dense and steeply inclined wood, the church appears to stand aloof from the village and the sandy bay it...
by PeterWebAdmin | Feb 12, 2025 | Gower Castles
The impressive ruins of Oystermouth Castle is the best preserved castle on the Gower Peninsula. Open to the public during the tourist season, for a nominal entrance fee, the site can provide a good couple of hours exploration for the visitor as well as affording them...
