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 3GA, SA3 3EZ, SA3 3AY, SA3 3JT, SA3 3AH, SA3 3HF, SA3 3HE, SA3 3LE, SA3 3BA … 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
Schools in Bishopston
- Bishopston Primary School Primary
- Bishopston Comprehensive Secondary
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