Sunday 28th July 2023.
We are staying here for two nights at this centre not far from Swansea, it costs £12 for 24 hours, we booked on line to guarantee a space as it is very popular especially with panel van conversions. It has a slightly hippy laid back vibe/atmosphere and all the staff are extremely friendly and helpful.When we arrived there was a folk trio entertaining a group of people next to where we are parked, they were very good.
We are next to the Iron Age Roundhouse.
The Gower Heritage Centre is based around a water powered corn mill originally built over 800 years ago by William de Breos a knight from Normandy. The mill is one of the oldest “Toll Mills” in Wales, so called because local farmers were compelled by law to bring the crops there for grinding.
Over the centuries the original mill has been much expanded and the power of the water wheel has been harnessed to serve traditional country craftsmen including a blacksmith, wheelwright and carpentry workshops. They even built coffins here.
The millers cottage was built over 300 years ago by William Davies and has been occupied by members of his family ever since, in fact Will was still in there entertaining visitors.
There are plenty of other displays to see showcasing the history of the mill and its use over time, there are classrooms where craft courses are held , a play area duck pond etc. There were even white doves which Michelle enjoyed feeding.
There is no worry about needing a toilet facilities are provided.
We returned to the van for lunch and then took a footpath from the centre to Three Cliffs Bay a walk of just over a mile following the winding stream that runs on from the mill.
You have to wade across the stream, now somewhat wider to get to the beach.
You can’t fault the beach, lovely golden sands, shallow water and not too crowded, in fact it’s amazing how many people were there as there is no vehicular access at all.
After spending some time entertaining Layla on the beach we wandered back and as it was very warm we refreshed ourselves with an ice cream followed by a cider made on site for Michelle and a local beer for me.
We actually managed to eat out doors refreshed with a little Portuguese red.
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