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Mumbles (otherwise The Mumbles � Welsh Y Mwmbwls) is an extremely large village and adjacent headland stretching into Swansea Bay. It is also a community made up of the Mayals, Newton, Oystermouth and West Cross Electoral Wards. It is part of the administrative area of the city and county of Swansea in south Wales. Historically the area was part of the county of Glamorgan.

The name Mumbles is probably derived from the French word mamelles, meaning "breasts", which the two islets at the end of the Mumbles headland resemble. On the furthest islet stands Mumbles Lighthouse. Situated in the village are the ruins of Oystermouth Castle.

Development
In 1806, the Oystermouth Railway was built between Oystermouth and Swansea with the intention of carrying coal to Swansea. The potential for carrying passengers was soon seen and a horse-drawn passenger service was started on March 25, 1807, making it the first passenger railway service in the world. It became enormously popular, and was commonly called the Mumbles Train.

Following the development of the rail service, Mumbles became a very popular tourist destination. To capitalize on this, the Mumbles Train was extended and a pier was constructed and opened in 1898 to serve as the new terminus.

An RNLI lifeboat slipway was added to the pier in the summer of 1916 and a boathouse was finally built on it in 1922; these remain in use. On April 23, 1947 the crew of eight men was lost while attempting to rescue the crew of the Samtampa that had run aground on Sker Point.

An amusement complex was developed at the land end of the Mumbles Pier in 1966. This proved to be an invaluable attraction to visitors, and in recent years, funding has seen a new building added, housing an amusement arcade, restaurant and bowling alley.

The Mumbles Mile is a stretch of road in Mumbles, that is notable for its concentration of pubs. It is a popular destination for pub crawls. Famous poet Dylan Thomas was said to have enjoyed many hours at The Mermaid (now demolished).

Trivia

Catherine Zeta-Jones was born in Swansea but she was brought up in Mumbles
Ian Hislop was born in Mumbles
Bonnie Tyler lives in Mumbles

Mumbles lighthouse. Photograph © Mellow Ivy


	Pubs/Bars: The Antelope 628 Mumbles Rd Mumbles Swansea West Glamorgan SA3 4EA 01792 366835 Beach House Hotel 734 Mumbles Road Mumbles Swansea West Glamorgan SA3 4EL Beaufort Arms Castle Road Mumbles Swansea West Glamorgan SA3 5TF 01792 407001 The George Hotel 706 Mumbles Road Mumbles Swansea West Glamorgan SA3 4EH 01792 368129 Harbour Winds Hotel 18 Overland Road Mumbles Swansea West Glamorgan SA3 4LP Hungry Bear 672 Mumbles Road Mumbles Swansea West Glamorgan SA3 4EE 01792 367272 Knab Rock 690 Mumbles Road Mumbles Swansea West Glamorgan SA3 4EE The Mumbles Pier Hotel Mumbles Pier Swansea West Glamorgan SA3 4EN 01792 365230 The Nags Head 510 Mumbles Rd Mumbles Swansea West Glamorgan SA3 4BU Norton House Norton Road Mumbles Swansea West Glamorgan SA3 5TQ The Park Inn 23 Park St Mumbles Swansea West Glamorgan SA3 4DA 01792 366738


	Golf: Langland Bay Golf Club Langland Bay Road Mumbles Swansea SA3 4QR 01792 366023 Rugby: Mumbles RFC

The Pilot
   726 Mumbles Rd
   Mumbles
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA3 4EL
   01792 366643

The Prince Of Wales
   634 Mumbles Road
   Mumbles
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA3 4EA
   01792 361645

The Shoreline Hotel
   648 Mumbles Road
   Mumbles
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA3 4EA

St Annes Hotel
   Western Lane
   Mumbles
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA3 4EY

The Victoria Inn
   21 Westbourne Place
   Mumbles
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA3 4DB
   01792 360111

The Village Inn
   580 Mumbles Rd
   Mumbles
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA3 4DL
   01792 368308

Vincents
   580 Mumbles Road
   Mumbles
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA3 4DL
   01792 368308

Waters Edge Hotel
   374 Mumbles Road
   Mumbles
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA3 5TN

West Cross Inn
   43 Mumbles Road
   West Cross
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA3 5AB

The White Rose
   Newton Road
   Mumbles
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA3 4AR
   01792 365121

The William Hancock
   2 Western Lane
   Mumbles
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA3 4DX
   01792 362133

Farmers Markets:
Mumbles Farmers Market
   Sea Front (Oystermouth) Car Park
   Newton Road
   Mumbles
   Swansea
   SA3 4AY
   9.30am-12.30pm Second Saturday each month
   01792 405 169

Taxis:
AA Taxis
   143 Mumbles Rd
   Mumbles
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA3 4DN
   01792 360600

B&B's/Guesthouses:
Glenview Guest House
140 Langland Road
   Mumbles
   Swansea
   SA3 4LU
01792 367933
01792 363514
[email protected]
http://www.mumblesglenview.co.uk

Patricks
638 Mumbles Road
   Mumbles
   Swansea
   SA3 4EA
01792 360199
01792 360199
[email protected]
http://www.patrickswithrooms.com

Tides Reach Guest House
   388 Mumbles Road
   Mumbles
   Swansea
   SA3 5TN
01792 404877
[email protected]
http://www.1855tidesreachguesthouse.co.uk

Taxis:
AA Taxis
   143 Mumbles Rd
   Mumbles
   Swansea
   West Glamorgan
   SA3 4DN
   01792 360600

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