Gower Folk Festival

For drivers, the festival site is easily reached via Swansea. From the M4 motorway, take junction 47 (Swansea West) and follow signs toward Gowerton. After passing Gowerton, follow the B4295 west to Llanrhidian – the venue will be signposted from the crossroads with the B4271. If you are approaching from the east, you can exit at junction 46 (Penllergaer) and follow local roads through Killay to the B4295. Plenty of free parking is available on site, but be prepared for slow-moving traffic on the narrow country roads, especially on Friday evening. Tip: the village of Llanrhidian (about 1.5 miles from the farm) has an Esso petrol station with a convenience store and ATM, as well as a pub and restaurant – handy for any last-minute supplies or meals.

Public transport is limited in this rural area, but options exist. The nearest main train station is Swansea, with regular services from Cardiff Central and beyond. From Swansea bus station, Adventure Travel routes (such as the 119/X16) run out to Gower villages and can stop near Llanrhidian (check current timetables on Traveline Cymru). Gowerton train station (a few miles from Llanrhidian on the Swansea–West Wales line) is another option; from there you can take a taxi or local minibus to the festival. Note that bus services on evenings and weekends are infrequent, so plan your return journey carefully. Many visitors find it easiest to hire a car or taxi from Swansea for the festival.

For air travel, the closest airport is Cardiff (about 65–70 miles east). From Cardiff Airport you can transfer by bus or taxi to Cardiff Central station and then take the train to Swansea, continuing by bus or taxi to Gower. Bristol Airport (around 90–100 miles away) is another choice, with train connections (via Bristol Parkway) to Swansea. Birmingham and Manchester airports are farther (roughly 3–4 hours by train to Swansea), so they are less convenient. There is no longer a commercial airport at Swansea. Renting a car at any of these airports can simplify travel on the peninsula, but if you rely on public routes, be sure to check schedules.

Accommodation options range from on-site camping to local lodgings. The festival provides grassy campsites (for tents, campervans or motorhomes) which usually sell out early. Nearby Gower villages like Llanrhidian, Pennard and Rhoscrowther offer B&Bs, country inns and holiday lodges, some right on the coast. The larger villages of Mumbles and Oxwich each have hotels and pubs with rooms. Swansea city centre (about 15–20 minutes away) has a full range of hotels and guesthouses for those who prefer city amenities. Because summer weekends can be busy, it is wise to book accommodations as far ahead as possible and check cancellation policies.