The ruins of a Norman castle on a hill above Mumbles, built by the de Breos family in the 12th century, with views over Swansea Bay. You can explore the gatehouse, the great hall and the chapel, and a glass bridge gives access to the upper floors.
It's run by a local trust and opens from Easter to September, with events such as outdoor theatre and cinema in summer. The village of Mumbles, with its pubs and seafront, is a short walk down the hill.
Mumbles is a seaside village on the edge of Swansea Bay, at the start of the Gower Peninsula, Britain's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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