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Oxwich Castle

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Oxwich Castle is a ruined Tudor mansion which stands on a wooded headland overlooking Oxwich Bay on the Gower Peninsula in South Wales.

Built in the early 16th century by Sir Rice Mansel, and later added to by his son Sir Edward Mansel, Oxwich is an example of the Tudor courtyard style of architecture and includes a long Elizabethan gallery. It fell into disrepair after the Mansel family moved out in the 1630s.

Rescued from demolition in 1949, the castle underwent a period of conservation and reconstruction and is now in the care of Cadw (Welsh Historic Monuments).

Visit Oxwich from April to September for a small entry fee. There is parking available and dogs on lead are welcome, see: cadw.wales.gov.uk

If you want more information on the area visit our local Oxwich Destination page or our regional Swansea Bay And The Gower Destination page.
Place Category: See & Do

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Oxwich Castle 7 Day Weather Forecast

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Expect a temp in the range 6.6℃ to 8.1℃ with wind speed 4 m/sec (N)
Wednesday, Apr 24
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Expect a temp in the range 3.2℃ to 4.5℃ with wind speed 4.6 m/sec (NNE)
Thursday, Apr 25
cloudy
Expect a temp in the range 4.2℃ to 7.1℃ with wind speed 3.3 m/sec (NW)
Friday, Apr 26
cloudy
Expect a temp in the range 5.1℃ to 8.1℃ with wind speed 2.1 m/sec (NNW)
Saturday, Apr 27
cloudy
Expect a temp in the range 5.9℃ to 7.7℃ with wind speed 3.4 m/sec (E)
Sunday, Apr 28
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Expect a temp in the range 7℃ to 7.9℃ with wind speed 6.6 m/sec (NE)
Monday, Apr 29
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Expect a temp in the range 6.8℃ to 7.5℃ with wind speed 3 m/sec (SW)

Our Oxwich weather forecast is from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK

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