Watermills · South Wales
The Waterwheel
In or near Oxwich.
The Waterwheel is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
Des Blenkinsopp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gowerton · 8.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
The Waterwheel is a named watermill in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.5836°, -4.1034°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Place summary
The Waterwheel is a watermill located in Ilston, South Wales, postcode SA3. It is notable for its historical significance within the region, serving as a representative example of traditional milling technology.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5836, -4.1034
- District
- Swansea
- Parish
- Ilston
- Postcode
- SA3 2EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gower
- Nearest railway station
- Gowerton — 8.6 km
Sources
- osm: n7010161008 (ODbL)
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Woodturner's Lathe
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📷 3Natural landmarks · South Wales
WW2 Display
WW2 Display — a other in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · South Wales
Coracle Display
Coracle Display — a other in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near The Waterwheel
Places to stay
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📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Fairfield Caravan Park
Fairfield Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales south.
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Nicholaston Farm
Nicholaston Farm — a campsite in wales south.
📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Blackhills Caravan Park
Blackhills Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales south.
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📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Llanrhidian Holiday Park
Llanrhidian Holiday Park — a caravan park in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Beach House
Beach House — a restaurant in wales south.
📷 3Restaurants · South Wales
Croeso Lounge
Croeso Lounge — a restaurant in wales south.
📷 3Restaurants · South Wales
Nishimura Ltd
Nishimura Ltd — a restaurant in wales south.
📷 3Restaurants · South Wales
Mermaid Cafe Bar and Restaurant
Mermaid Cafe Bar and Restaurant — a restaurant in wales south.
📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
The Lighthouse Bar & Kitchen
The Lighthouse Bar & Kitchen — a restaurant in wales south.
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Corn Mill & Cottage
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Waterwheel?
- The Waterwheel is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA3 2EH), in the parish of Ilston.
- What is The Waterwheel?
- The Waterwheel is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Waterwheel?
- The nearest railway station is Gowerton, about 8.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA3 2EH.
- Is The Waterwheel free to visit?
- Yes, The Waterwheel is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Waterwheel?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SA3 2EH. It sits within the Gower parliamentary constituency.