We run monthly activities for 4-16 year olds around the Gower Lordship. These activities aim to introduce new ways for children to explore and engage with the Gower countryside. All activities are free, funded by The Gower Society, and based at a different location each month. They range from river dipping and butterfly hunts to woodland adventures and pirate days.
The list of Gower Society Youth activities below is updated regularly so please check for changes. All activities will also be published in the Gower Society programme and on the Gower Society web site. http://www.gowersociety.org.uk
We have started a Gower Society Youth Facebook page. It is a members only page so to see photos of the activities and what is going on so find us on Facebook and like our page. Gower Society Youth has also started an older section for 11+ called Gower Adventurers These sessions will involve children being left with a leader. The aim is then to teach the young people skills to help them become better explorers and discerning users of the countryside.
Contact Nature Days if you would like to become a member of GSY's Gower Adventurers.
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Meet 2.00 p.m. at Parc le Breos Campsite car park. SA3 2HA.
Find out about the edible plants found in a woodland habitat in autumn.
Suitable for families.
Directions: Follow the signs to Parc le Breos Trekking centre at Parkmill. Pass the car park for the Heritage Centre and follow the road for ¾ of a km. On your left is the car park opposite some large pine tree and a gate. We will meet by the picnic benches.
The show runs from 9am – 6pm and we will be in the Gower Society tent all day.
Penrice Estate.
Grid Ref: 497 887
Directions:
Follow the A4118 through Parkmill and on past the turn off for Oxwich. Parking is well sign posted and the show ground is on the left inside the Penrice Estate grounds. The Gower Society tent is usually beside the horticultural show tent and opposite the main ring.
The Gower Society Youth will be present at the Gower Show. We will be in the Gower Society tent. There will be colouring and craft activities plus a chance to chat about Gower Society Youth and test your knowledge of Gower.
The show has something for the whole family. Dog shows, horse jumping, and many stalls. If you enjoy the countryside, or are looking for a really great day out, you will enjoy The Gower Show – it is a day not to be missed.
Gate Prices: Adult £8 Seniors/Child £4
Meet 2.00 pm in the field on the right hand side as you drive down the Oxwich Marsh Road towards the beach car park.
We will clamber through the grassland at the back of Oxwich Nature Reserve and use sweep nets to undertake a bug hunt. Search for crickets, grasshoppers, butterflies and caterpillars. Then enlist in bug flight school. Learn how to fly like a beetle, dragonfly or ladybird and play some animal games.
Grid Ref: 501 868
Directions:
Follow the A4118 South Gower Road until the turning sign posted to Oxwich. Follow the road down the hill and across the marsh until you come to the gate on the right into a field. We have permission to park in this field for the event.
Meet at 3.00 pm in the car park of the St Madoc Centre.
We are very lucky to be able to explore the amazing grounds of the St Madoc centre. We will look for animals in the array of habitats. We will undertake a Bee Scene survey looking for bee friendly plants and the many different types of bee as well as pond dipping. Also find out about the Eco tribe family events which take place at the centre regularly.
Grid Ref: 431 936
Directions:
Follow the B4271 (North Gower road) to Llanrhidian then follow the signs to Cheriton and Llanmadoc. Once through Llanmadoc the road splits, keep left past the church. Follow the road and the St Madoc Centre is on the right just before the caravan park. Follow the drive way down and then up the hill. Park in the car park on the right.
We will explore the marina, its history and creation as well as its future. We will search for signs of the docks industrial past. Look at the Swansea barrage and then walk on to the breakwater. Then we will explore the sand dunes and beach at the most easterly part of Swansea bay.
Meet at 2.00 pm at the car park beside the Sail Bridge and the Dylan Thomas centre in the Marina. Grid Ref: 661 929
Directions:
Follow Oystermouth Road past the LC2. Take the next right and follow the street to the junction. Park in the car park straight ahead. There is a charge.
The sequel to our walk down Bishopston valley. We will walk down to the valley and do some fishing in the river. Then make our way to the beach and hear about the history and smuggling. We will continue our walk around the headland to Brandy cove and then up to Hareslade past Coeden Fach tree nursery and back to the cars.
Directions:
Meet 2pm at the post office on the corner of Pwlldu lane and Brandy Cove road. Take the B4436 Mayals Road from Oystermouth road. Turn left onto Bishopston road and follow the road until the road bends sharply to the left. Take the right turn into Pwlldu lane.
The sequel to our walk down Bishopston valley. We will walk down to the valley and do some fishing in the river. Then make our way to the beach and hear about the history and smuggling that went on there and examine the amazing storm beach. We will continue our walk around the headland to Brandy cove and then up to Hareslade past Coeden Fach tree nursery and back to the cars. Meet at 2pm outside the post office on Pwlldu lane.
Directions:
Take the B4436 Mayals Road from Oystermouth road. Turn left onto Bishopston road and follow the road until the road bends sharply to the left. Take the right turn into Pwlldu lane.
The Gower Society Youth will be present at the Gower Show. We will be in the Gower Society tent. There will be colouring and craft activities plus a chance to chat about Gower Society Youth and test your knowledge of Gower.
The show has something for the whole family. Dog shows, horse jumping, and many stalls. If you enjoy the countryside, or are looking for a really great day out, you will enjoy The Gower Show – it is a day not to be missed.
Gate Prices: Adult £10 Seniors/Child £5
Directions:
Follow the A4118 through Parkmill and on past the turn off for Oxwich. Parking is well sign posted and the show ground is on the left inside the Penrice Estate grounds. The Gower Society tent is usually beside the horticultural show tent and opposite the main ring.
Meet 2.00 pm Oxwich beach car park by the attendant’s booth. Grid Ref: 505 865
We will clamber through the grassland at the back of Oxwich Nature Reserve and use sweep nets to undertake a bug hunt. Search for crickets, grasshoppers, butterflies and caterpillars. Then enlist in bug flight school. Learn how to fly like a beetle, dragonfly or ladybird and play lots of animal games.
Directions: Follow the A4118 South Gower Road until the turning sign posted to Oxwich. Follow the road down the hill and across the marsh until you come to the car park on the left.
Meet at 2.00 pm at Clyne Garden’s entrance where the tea tent is, the Woodman entrance. Grid Ref: 618 904
Celebrate the summer solstice with a magical treasure hunt. Pick up a list of clues and search the park to find the answers. Collect petals from the garden’s floor to make a summer solstice crown, listen to stories at the story telling tree and bring a picnic to spread out on the grass.
Directions: Follow the A4067 Mumbles road. Before the Mayals road turn right beside the Woodman pub. Park in the car park beside the pub car park. Walk up the small road to Clyne Gardens.