Oxwich Bay Beach
Swansea, Glamorgan and Cardiff · ★ 4.5 · 1,629 visitor reviews
Swansea, SA3 1LS
About
Oxwich Bay Beach offers families near Swansea one of the most beautiful beaches on the Gower Peninsula in Wales. This stunning stretch of coastline in Glamorgan and Cardiff features golden sands, clear waters, and dramatic dunes backed by a nature reserve. Children love building sandcastles, paddling in the shallows, and exploring the rock pools that appear at low tide.
Café facilities are available, along with baby changing. The beach is wheelchair accessible in parts. The outdoor setting suits all ages from babies and toddlers enjoying seaside play through to teenagers who appreciate swimming and water activities.
Located on the Gower Peninsula, Oxwich Bay Beach delivers some of the best coastal scenery in Wales. Whether swimming, sunbathing, or exploring the surrounding nature reserve, this award-winning beach provides memorable family beach days. Perfect for families seeking beautiful beaches with a natural, unspoilt character.
Good for: all ages, babies toddlers, older children, teenagers, young children
Categories
Facilities
- Baby Changing
- Cafe
- Wheelchair Accessible
Prices
Opening times
Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours
Common questions
Is Oxwich Bay Beach free to visit?
Yes, the beach is free to access 24 hours a day! Stunning Gower Peninsula beach with golden sands.
Is Oxwich Bay Beach suitable for young children?
Yes, the beach welcomes all ages from babies and toddlers to teenagers with calm, sheltered waters.
Does Oxwich Bay Beach have facilities?
Yes, there is baby changing, a café, and wheelchair accessibility.
What makes Oxwich Bay Beach special?
Part of Britain's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - spectacular Welsh coastal scenery.
Where is Oxwich Bay Beach?
On the Gower Peninsula near Swansea - one of Wales' most beautiful beaches.
What families say
1629 reviews