Parks

Journey planner

There's lots going on across South and West Wales, and most things are just a bus ride away!

Take away the pain of parking, sit back, relax and explore with First Cymru.

We've highlighted some great places to go and sights to see from Pembrokeshire to Cardiff - just decide where you'd like to go and check out our journey planner!

Or if you'd like to buy your tickets on the go, speedier boarding and to track your bus live - check out the First Bus app!

Clyne Gardens

Clyne Castle, owned by wealthy William Graham Vivian, boasts stunning gardens with trees he planted, including a tall Wellingtonia and two Monterey Cypress. The estate's greatest influence came from Vivian's nephew, 'The Admiral', who sponsored plant expeditions.

Notable visitors like King Edward VIII and Stanley Baldwin graced the Castle. The oak woodland is a remnant of Clyne Forest, an 11th-century landmark. The gardens also hold the UK's tallest Magnolia and feature many hybrids named after the Admiral's family, like Rh, Graham Vivian, and Rh, Dulcie Vivian.

Parc Howard

Explore Llanelli's captivating past at Parc Howard Museum, nestled in a charming civic park. Discover fascinating relics, including the first spare car wheel, an exquisite Llanelli pottery collection, and local paintings depicting the area's evolution.

Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the landscaped parkland, where families can relish the playground and leisure facilities. Have a delightful picnic or feed the ducks in this pleasant setting.

Pembrey Country Park

Pembrey Country Park offers 500 acres of glorious parkland, a top UK beach, and excellent family attractions. With a stunning backdrop of the Gower Peninsula and Carmarthen Bay, it's a unique blend of coast and countryside.

Enjoy the golden sandy beach, dry ski slope, toboggan ride, crazy golf, train rides, equestrian center, and more. Catering available at the Restaurant, Beach Kiosk, and Ski Lodge Cafe.

Margam Country Park

Margam Country Park offers a perfect family day out with stunning landscapes, rich heritage, and year-round entertainment. The 1000-acre park features a 19th Century Tudor Gothic Mansion, the remarkable 18th Century Orangery, Victorian Mansion House, and a 12th Century Chapter House.

Explore gardens, enjoy the children's playground, farm trail, Fairytale Land, and walks. Don't miss the longest Orangery in Britain and Wales' finest deer herd. Seasonal events and a coarse fishery at Furzemill Pond add to the experience. Open year-round for a wonderful visit in any season.

Gnoll Estate

Gnoll Estate, in South West Wales near Neath town center, offers a picturesque landscape park with a mix of industrial and ornamental features. The estate once served Gnoll House, now demolished.

Managed by Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, it attracts locals and visitors alike. Landscaping dates back to the 18th century, featuring formal and informal elements, cascades, and follies. Despite some loss, many structural elements have been restored or rebuilt.

January 2025 University Service Changes

We're making some improvements and changes to our university bus network in the New Year.

Check the drop-down boxes below for more information on the services that are changing, complete with downloadable timetables.

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We're making some improvements and changes to our bus network in the New Year.

Check the drop-down boxes below for more information on the services that are changing, complete with downloadable timetables.

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Getting to exams, stress-free

It’s exam season at Swansea University, and we’re here to make sure you can get to your exams smoothly. During this period, our bus services will operate on a revised timetable to accommodate the exam schedule. We've worked closely with Swansea University to make sure our buses go where they need to go at the times they're needed.

While we’ll aim to keep our app updated with the latest timetables, this page will always have the most accurate information to plan your journey. Our special exam timetables will operate from Sunday, 5th January 2025 to Saturday, 25th January 2025. Full term-time timetables will then resume normal operation from Sunday, 26th January 2025.

And remember a couple helpful tips for exam travel;

Plan ahead: Allow extra time for your journey, especially if the weather’s cold or icy. And remember to download the First Bus app or use our online journey planner.
Stay updated: Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) for live service updates.
Consider using the wider network: You don't have to just use our six UniBus services, check out our wider network of services if you're coming from further away or fancy exploring the surrounding area!
Use Tap On, Tap Off: It's the the simplest, quickest and cheapest way to travel by bus. To find out more, click here.

We wish you the best of luck with your exams - you've got this!

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Keeping you moving this Christmas

We're wishing you all the festive feels! Whether it’s a cuppa with mamgu or a catch-up with friends, we hope you make it a good one.

Our buses will still be running to get you where you need to go, but some will operate a little differently and finish a little sooner. While we’ll aim to keep our app updated with the latest timetables, this page will always have the most accurate information to plan your journey.

With the chilly weather setting in, please take extra care when travelling and stay safe. For live updates and any changes, don’t forget to check our X account.

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