Oxwich Castle at Oxwich Castle (Cadw)Historic SiteOxwich is a grand Tudor house, built in courtyard style. Gower is a marvel. Heritage buffs and beach bums alike love this beautiful peninsula. In years gone by, the wealthy built wherever the view suited. The Mansel family chose a lovely spot on a wooded headland above Oxwich Bay to build their dream home. Proper ‘des res’ — although not a proper castle — equipped with the latest luxuries, including inside toilets.
Built in courtyard style, Sir Rice gave his manor a mock-military gateway complete with the family’s coat of arms proudly cut in stone. His son Edward went on to create the much grander multi-storeyed range. An elegant long gallery – a fashionable Elizabethan feature – was added, positioned high up, taking full advantage of the panoramic sea views.
The Mansels were a showy lot who liked to keep up with the latest building techniques and fashions. The family, however, moved out after only a few decades. With the grandiose Margam Abbey and Old Beaupre Castle in the Vale of Glamorgan also in their possession, the family was probably spoilt for choice.SwanseaSwanseaUnited Kingdomhttp://www.showmewales.co.uk/?dms=3&pid=
Oxwich Castle at Oxwich Castle (Cadw)
Historic Site, £2.40-£4
Oxwich Castle
Details
Remains of a sumptuous, mock-fortified manor built by the Mansel family during the sixteenth century.
Opening details
1 April - 4 November 2018 Wednesday to Sunday 10.00am - 5.00pm; Monday & Tuesday Closed (Except Bank Holidays when open Monday and closed on Tuesday and Wednesday). 5 November 2018 - 31 March 2019 Closed Last admission 30 minutes before closing
Prices
Prices valid until March 2019 Adult - £4.00 Family (2 adults and up to 3 children under 16) - £11.60 Seniors £3.20 Students and children under 16 - £2.40 Children under 5 - Free
Oxwich Castle at Oxwich Castle (Cadw)
Oxwich Castle at Oxwich Castle (Cadw)
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Local Accommodation
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Gift shop
Picnic site
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Accepts groups
Children welcome
Dogs accepted
Smoking not allowed
Facilities for hearing impaired
