Mumbles Area Guide

Mumbles is a beautiful and sought after village, which is just “a stone’s throw” from the sea front and the famous Oystermouth Castle, built in the 12th Century by the Normans.

A traditional fishing village famous for its colourful cottages and promenade walks, Mumbles was voted as the best place to live in Wales by the Sunday Times in 2018 and continues to attract tourists from all over the world. It boasts a superb selection of boutiques and restaurants, a bustling village and beautiful coastline whilst sitting on the doorstep to Britain’s first Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Gower. Whether it is world famous beaches or stunning rural countryside, Gower has it all. Popular with walkers, surfers and holiday makers, it is made up of small villages and hamlets and covers roughly 70 square miles in area.

Key Facts

Population

16,600 (2011 Census)

Distance to City Centre

5 Miles

distance to m4

Distance to M4 (J42)

9.4 Miles

Local Primary Schools

  • Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Llwynderw – West Cross (Welsh speaking)
  • The Grange – West Cross
  • Whitestone Primary school – West Cross
  • St Davids Primary School (Catholic) – West Cross
  • Oystermouth Primary School – Mumbles
  • Mayals Primary School – Mayals
  • Bishopston Primary School – Bishopston
  • Pennard Primary School – Pennard
  • Knelston Primary School – The Gower
  • Llanrhidian Primary School – The Gower

Local Secondary Schools

  • Bishopston Comprehensive School – Bishopston
  • Gwyr Comprehensive – Gowerton (Welsh speaking)

Bus Services

3A – Oystermouth via Singleton Hospital to Swansea

2A – Mumbles (Bracelet Bay) via Oystermouth to Swansea (Typical Timetable)

 

Joe's Ice Cream

Everything else is just ice cream. Enough said!

Verdi's

Verdi’s is a family run Café, Ice Cream Parlour and Licensed Restaurant with a reputation for authentic Italian flavour and quality.

Langland's Brasserie

Langland’s Brasserie is an award-winning restaurant with great food, local produce and one of the best restaurant views in the UK.

Castellamare in Mumbles

Castellamare

Dine overlooking the wonderful views of Bracelet Bay and Mumbles Lighthouse, in our A La Carte Italian Restaurant, family Café Bar or ‘La Fontanella’, the Function Room at Castellamare.

Oyster Wharf

Whether you are looking for a leisurely snack or a complete dining experience, Oyster Wharf will offer the perfect backdrop to socialise with family and friends with stunning outdoor terraces overlooking Swansea Bay.

Meet our Mumbles Team

Matt Barry, Director of Astleys Estate Agents

Matt Barry

Director

Andrew Weston, Senior Sales Negotiator at Astleys Mumbles Office

Andrew Weston

Senior Sales Negotiator

Louise Russ, Sales Negotiator at Astleys

Louise Russ

Sales Negotiator

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