The Top 4 Castles around Mumbles
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 4
beautiful castles to choose from around Mumbles. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Mumbles. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 27, 2025
Oystermouth Castle
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Gower's finest Norman 12th century castle. More information on the history of it can be found here: castlewales.com/oyster.html
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Oxwich Towers (Gothic Folly at Penrice Castle Gates)
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Oxwich Towers is a lodge at the main gates of Penrice Castle that was constructed in the 1790s as an extravagant Gothic folly designed to resemble a ruined castle.
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Pennard Castle
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Pennard Castle's situation is both dramatic and beautiful. From its lofty perch on top of Pennard Pill it has a sweeping view out towards Three Cliffs Bay. Though it is …
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Penrice Castle
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Penrice is the largest castle on the Gower and is in a pretty decent state of repair. It has an interesting history in that after the Norman invasion of south …
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