Free Entry
This secret and magical place is free to explore, however as a charity we welcome donations
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.
This secret and magical place is free to explore, however as a charity we welcome donations
Penllergare Valley Woods is situated just off Junction 47 of the M4 on the A48
Penllergare TrustOur 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.
July 8th 2026
The Walled Garden at Penllergare Valley Woods is a place of incredible transformation. As our major Victorian Ga...
July 6th 2026
Come and join our team at Penllergare Valley Woods and make a real difference in nature recovery! Please make sure to read the full job descript...
June 30th 2026
Join Heneb and The Penllergare Trust this July for an exciting two-week community archaeology excavation in the Valley Woods.
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