Bishopston is a small village and community on the Gower Peninsula in Swansea, Wales, set among rolling farmland and limestone cliffs that lead down to sandy bays. It sits within the Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, so the surrounding coastline - notably places like Three Cliffs Bay - is a draw for walkers, photographers and wildlife watchers.
Locally the economy still leans on farming and tourism, with many residents also commuting into Swansea for work. The village has a strong community feel with a primary school, village amenities and active local groups, and it sits close to important archaeological sites such as Paviland Cave (famous for the "Red Lady"), reminding visitors that the area has long been significant both culturally and historically.
Postcode districts covering Bishopston
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Bridgend 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Llanelli 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Llanelli Rural 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Neath 11.2 miles18.1 km
- Coity Higher 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Briton Ferry 10 miles16.1 km
- Ammanford 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Maesteg 17 miles27.4 km
- Gorseinon 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Carmarthen 22.3 miles36 km
- Porthcawl 16.6 miles26.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Pennard Parish 1.5 miles2.3 km
- West Cross Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Canisland Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Mumbles Parish 1.8 miles3 km
- Southgate Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Mayals Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Upper Killay Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Fairwood Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Dunvant and Killay Ward 3 miles4.8 km
- Killay Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Dunvant Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Sketty Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
Example postcodes in Bishopston
SA3 3DW, SA3 3AY, SA3 3ET, SA3 3JH, SA3 3JL, SA3 3EJ, SA3 3ER, SA3 3DQ, SA3 3HH … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 32.8 miles52.8 km
- Bristol Airport 58.7 miles94.5 km
- Gowerton Railway Station 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Swansea Railway Station 5.5 miles8.8 km
Hotels near Bishopston Ad
- The Gower Hotel 4 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Patricks Boathouse 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Oyster House 4 2.1 miles3.4 km
- The Georgian Swansea 5 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Morgans Hotel 4 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Ice House Apartments 4 5.6 miles9 km
- The Carlton Hotel Mumbles 3 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea 4 4.9 miles8 km
- The Grand Hotel 3 5.4 miles8.8 km
- Ibis Swansea 2 6.4 miles10.2 km
Schools in Bishopston
- Bishopston Comprehensive Secondary
- Bishopston Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- The Egypt Center Museum 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 10.5 miles16.9 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Towyn Burrows Hill 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Pembrey Forest Forest 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 16.3 miles26.3 km