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.
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.
Singleton Park
Once a private estate, today this urban park is a place to enjoy botanical gardens, miniature golf and live music performances.
Things to do
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea
From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head
Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons Hay on Wye Tour
Private Guided Hike: The Iconic Pen y Fan In The Brecon Beacons
Top hotels in Cockett
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Nice modern clean hotel close to city centre, and also the promenade and beach. Walking distance to all amenities, including Marina.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Village Hotel Swansea
Nice location, friendly & polite staff, good quality food.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Mercure Swansea Hotel
What a nice stay we had the hotel very clean and the staff are very professional and very helpful
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Morgans Hotel
Well appointed room though being a ground floor annexed ‘house’ so pavement and road noisy at times . Staff very courteous and bar service excellent
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality
Property is good. But breakfast is not of adequate standards in terms of hygiene. Having said that, the hotel operations manager was indeed responsive and willing to sort matters out when a feedback was provided.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
The Diplomat Hotel and Spa
Excellent including dinner breakfast and staff
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
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 LC Swansea, 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 Plantasia.
Uplands
Unique features of Uplands include the coffee shops and shopping. Make a stop by Swansea Beach or Swansea Bay while you're exploring the area.
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 Plantasia.
