Popular places to visit
Three Cliffs Bay Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Three Cliffs Bay Beach during your travels in Swansea? Stroll along the marina in this quaint area or visit its lively bars.
Rhossili Beach
Enjoy long walks, spot birds and marine life, and watch surfers ride big waves at this award-winning beach on the Gower Peninsula.
Oxwich Bay Beach
Stroll along one of Britain’s most picturesque beaches and follow the trails into the nature reserve for its diverse landscape.
Grand Theatre
Attend a dramatic performance in this historic 19th-century theater and enjoy the views from the rooftop bar of the Arts Wing.
Mumbles Pier
Amble along this Victorian Pier for its arcade games and café and enjoy the views of the sea and the lighthouse.
Caswell Bay Beach
Surf on the choppy waters of this scenic bay and trek along the nature paths for gorgeous views of cliffs and headlands.
Things to do
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea
Private Guided Hike: The Iconic Pen y Fan In The Brecon Beacons
Private Day Tour of Gower's Cliffs & Beaches from Cardiff
Private Guided Hike: The Brecon Beacons Eight Waterfalls!
Private Tour: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head
Top hotels in Cockett
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Very courteous, attentive and helpful staff. Great breakfast! Check-in and check-out was very easy.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Village Hotel Swansea
quiet top floor room
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
The Grand Hotel Swansea
Enjoyed my stay in the hotel. Quiet and private. Perfect to get good sleep and rest.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Bridgend Cardiff M4
Staff was nice room clean
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
The Dragon Hotel
Room was great so were the staff will book again
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Morgans Hotel
Everything about this hotel is absolutely fabulous from staff in reception to bar staff and breakfast staff what a brilliant team nothing was too much trouble for them my best Christmas break ever. TEAMWORK MORGAN
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Cockett
Penderry
Though Penderry may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Swansea.com Stadium and Penllergare Valley Woods.
Townhill
When in Townhill, you can plan a visit to Grand Theatre and Dylan Thomas Birth Place, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Cwmbrwla
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cwmbrwla and surrounding area, you can visit Swansea.com Stadium and Grand Theatre.
Penllergaer
Travellers like the historical sites in Penllergaer, and Penllergare Valley Woods is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Mount Pleasant
While there might not be top attractions in Mount Pleasant, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Grand Theatre and Swansea Arena.
Landore
When in Landore, you can plan a visit to Swansea.com Stadium and Grand Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
