Oxwich Castle
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Overview
On the Gower Peninsula, this Tudor mansion is a testament in stone to the pride and ambitions of the Mansel dynasty of Welsh gentry. In the E-shaped wing is an exhibition on Gower and ‘Chieftains and Princes of Wales’. Photo credit: © Crown copyright (2015) Cadw
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Open Apr-5 Nov, Wed-Sun & BH Mon (closed Wed following BH), 10-5 (last admission 4.30)
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Children
- Suitable for children of all ages
About the area
There’s no getting away from it – when it comes to image, Swansea is a bit of a mixed bag. During its heyday in the 19th century, as king of the copper industry, it was known as ‘Copperopolis’.
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