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 27th 2026
Explore August events at Penllergare Valley Woods, including wildlife walks, Nature Club, conservation sessions, painting workshops and solar observing.
July 27th 2026
Join our Junior Wildlife Walk at Penllergare Valley Woods. Discover bugs, beetles and mini-beasts while helping record local wildlife through citizen science.
July 23rd 2026
Join the Swansea Astronomical Society for a free, hands-on Solar Observing session. SAFELY observe the Sun through custom-filtered telescopes and meet local astronomers outside the Penllergare observatory.
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