Natural landmarks · South Wales
Handkerchief Tree
In or near Swansea.
Handkerchief Tree — a other in wales-south, United Kingdom.

Alan Hughes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Swansea · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Handkerchief Tree is a other located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Handkerchief Tree is located in South Wales. This unique botanical specimen is notable for its large, white bracts that resemble handkerchiefs. It is an unusual feature in the region's landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.5948, -4.0070
- District
- Swansea
- Parish
- Mumbles
- Postcode
- SA3 5EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gower
- Nearest railway station
- Swansea — 5.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/9875467153 (ODbL)
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Where to eat & stay near Handkerchief Tree
Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Handkerchief Tree?
- Handkerchief Tree is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA3 5EA), in the parish of Mumbles.
- What is Handkerchief Tree?
- Handkerchief Tree — a other in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Handkerchief Tree?
- The nearest railway station is Swansea, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA3 5EA.
- Is Handkerchief Tree free to visit?
- Yes, Handkerchief Tree is free to enter.
- How do I get to Handkerchief Tree?
- The nearest railway station is Swansea, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA3 5EA.