Free Entry
This secret and magical place is free to explore, however as a charity we welcome donations
Welcome to Penllergare Valley Woods
Penllergare Valley Woods is a secret and magical place, situated just minutes from Junction 47 of the M4 near Swansea in South West Wales. The Victorian estate was previously the home of John Dillwyn Llewelyn the renowned horticulturist, pioneering photographer and astronomer and consists of over a hundred hectares of mixed woodland, two lakes, seven miles of peaceful woodland walks and over five hundred years of Welsh history. The site is also known for its spectacular waterfall on the River Llan, which meanders through the estate.
Today the site is managed by the Penllergare Trust who have spent the last twenty years restoring and conserving this unique, family orientated, visitor attraction. To support the restoration programme the Trust has established a coffee shop and car park.
We look forward to welcoming you soon.
Visiting Information
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How to find us
Penllergare Valley Woods is situated just off Junction 47 of the M4 on the A48
Penllergare Trust
Penllergare Valley Woods
Penllergaer
Swansea
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Parking
Our car park is open daily 9am - 5pm.
Parking costs £3 for up to three hours and £4 for all day. You can pay by coin or card. The car park barriers are locked at 5pm.
Latest News
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May 25th 2026
Gotta Catch Em All! New Pokemon Go Route for Half-Term
New Pokemon Go Route created for this half-term - Why not get out there into the woods and catch em all! A new Pokemon Go Route has been created to encourage all those budding Pokemon trainers to go out into nature in search of their Pokemon. The route takes in the surroundings of Carriage Drive, the Old Mill Site, Upper Lake and Visitor Centre in a loop around the Woods.
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May 25th 2026
Important Notice: Bank Holiday Monday
It is a lovely sunny Bank Holiday and a great day to come and enjoy the Woods. It is going to be a hot day and week ahead, so make sure that you drink plenty and make the most of the shade. However appealing it might seem as a way to cool down, you must not climb on or around the waterfall and certainly not jump from it. It is very dangerous with hidden dangers. Be safe and don't enter the lakes and rivers around the site too. Just a gentle reminder that no fires or camping are allowed in the woods.
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May 1st 2026
Walled Garden Open Day – Bank Holiday Monday 4th May
The Penllergare Trust are inviting you to join us on on our journey this Bank Holiday. This is your chance to have a sneak peak at the beautiful Walled and Spring Gardens before they fully open to the public.
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