Kilvey Hill, Swansea

Name: Kilvey Hill
Address: Swansea, United Kingdom

#60 among attractions in Swansea

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Kilvey Hill is a hill in South Wales, to the east of Swansea. Kilvey Hill is 193 metres high and is classed as a Sub Marilyn. The top of Kilvey Hill enjoys panoramic views of Swansea city centre, Swansea Docks, Swansea Bay, the Lower Swansea Valley, Bon-y-maen, Neath and Port Talbot. Cilfái was a commote of Gower. The historic name of the hill in Welsh is Y Bigwrn, with its summit known as Pen y Bigwrn. Currently, however, it is generally known in Welsh as Mynydd Cilfái, a translation of the English name. ()

Coordinates: 51°37'44"N, 3°55'13"W

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Bôn-y-maenSwansea United Kingdom

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Kilvey Hill – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Liberty Stadium, Dylan Thomas Centre, Plantasia, Swansea Castle.

1.1 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Liberty Stadium, Swansea
29 min walk • The Swansea.com Stadium is an all-seated sports stadium and conferencing venue located in the Landore area of Swansea, Wales. The stadium opened in 2005 and was named the Liberty Stadium.
1 miSW
Dylan Thomas, Museum, Specialty museum
Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea
25 min walk • The Dylan Thomas Centre is an arts centre located in the Maritime Quarter in Swansea, Wales. It is a Grade II* listed building.
0.9 miSW
Zoo, Garden, Nature and wildlife
Plantasia, Swansea
24 min walk • Plantasia is a large public hothouse, located in the Parc Tawe retail park, Swansea, Wales that opened in 1990.
1.1 miSW
Forts and castles, Historical place
Swansea Castle, Swansea
28 min walk • Swansea Castle is located in the city centre of Swansea, Wales, UK. It was founded by Henry de Beaumont in 1107 as the caput of the lordship of Gower.
1.2 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
30 min walk • The National Waterfront Museum, Swansea or NWMS is a museum in Swansea, Wales, forming part of Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales. It is an Anchor Point of ERIH, The European Route of Industrial Heritage.
1.1 miSW
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Mission Gallery, Swansea
28 min walk • Mission Gallery is a contemporary visual and applied arts gallery based in Swansea. The gallery hosts contemporary art, painting, installation, photography and craft.
1.2 miSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St Mary's Church, Swansea
31 min walk • St Mary's Collegiate and Parish Church is an Anglican church in the centre of Swansea, Wales, UK. It is considered the Civic Church of Swansea.
1.1 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Swansea Museum, Swansea
28 min walk • The Swansea Museum in Swansea, Wales, UK is the oldest museum in Wales, created for and by the Royal Institution of South Wales in 1841 to house its array of collections as well as provide research and learning facilities.
1.2 miSW
Sailing, Marina
Swansea Marina, Swansea
31 min walk • Swansea Marina is a marina located behind the Swansea barrage at the mouth of the River Tawe in Swansea, south Wales. Swansea Marina was first awarded blue flag status in June 2005.
1.1 miSW
Dylan Thomas, Theater, Concerts and shows
Dylan Thomas Theatre, Swansea
29 min walk • The Dylan Thomas Theatre is a theatre based in the Maritime Quarter, in the centre of the city of Swansea in Wales. The theatre officially opened under its present name in 1983, but was home to the Swansea Little Theatre from 1979.
1.3 miSW
Tower
Marina Towers Observatory, Swansea
32 min walk • The Marina Towers Observatory is located in the Maritime Quarter of Swansea, on the coast of southern Wales. It was previously home to Wales's largest optical astronomical telescope.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kilvey Hill?

Nearby attractions include Kilvey Community Woodland, Swansea (8 min walk), Norwegian Church, Swansea (16 min walk), Limitless Trampoline Park Swansea, Swansea (21 min walk), Hafod Copperworks, Swansea (23 min walk).

How to get to Kilvey Hill by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kilvey Hill:

Bus

Wallace Road • Lines: 44 (10 min walk)
Jersey Park • Lines: 44 (10 min walk)

Train

Swansea (23 min walk)