Grovesend
in City and County of Swansea of Wales, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.685 and -4.038 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 41' 4" and W -4° 2' 17"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:37 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:09 am and 8:21 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-04-19 08:03:45

Touring Grovesend

Grovesend in City and County of Swansea (Wales) with it's 1,131 residents is a town located in United Kingdom about 168 mi (or 271 km) west of London, the country's capital place.

Time in Grovesend is now 10:37 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports nearby Grovesend, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Swansea Airport in a distance of 6 mi (or 9 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Blaenavon Industrial Landscape in a distance of 49 mi (or 78 km), East. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are several options within driving distance. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Landore, Bishopston, Morriston, Swansea and Pennard. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 12°C / 54 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 67%
Air Pressure 1022 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (7 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 86% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

10°C (51 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

11°C (52 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 22nd of April 2024

11°C (52 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Alexander Hotel

Address
5,5 mi
3 Sketty Road
SA2 0EU Swansea
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Llwyn Hall Country House

Address
3,4 mi
Heol hendre
SA14 9SE Llanelli
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


White House Hotel

Address
5,6 mi
4 Nyanza Terrace
SA1 4QQ Swansea
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE SWANSEA M4

Address
1,9 mi
MOTO SERVICE AREA, M4 MOTORWAY JUNCTION 47, PENLLERGAER
SA4 9GT SWANSEA
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Flying into Stockholm

Published: July 19, 2014
Length: 43:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Iain Frame

Really cool effect flying into Stockholm. Sun shining from left, projecting freaky shadow-image of plane onto clouds. Actually starts at about 2:44 but I've left the full video in cos it looks...


Welsh Scootering edit 1

Published: June 16, 2012
Length: 56:20 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: The Stunt Crew

A Welsh Scootering edit Featureing Kyle Job and Co.


Welsh Cyclocross Series Round 6 - Melin Mynach, Swansea

Published: November 04, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Martyn Hd

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Lecturer Wind Up Goes Wrong!

Published: April 29, 2013
Length: 16:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ash Bowen

via YouTube Capture.


Rhaglen Radio Cymru ar Bywyd a Gyrfa Gwynoro Jones

Published: November 29, 2014
Length: 12:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Gwynoro Jones

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disposeable camera taser sparking

Published: January 30, 2009
Length: 52:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Benjamin Seaward

me mesing with a disposeable camera and making a taser outta it.


BontCarnival

Published: June 28, 2014
Length: 55:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Paul Holt

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A1K9 REAL Family Protection Dogs in action!

Published: August 28, 2013
Length: 13:26 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: A1K9 Dogs

A1K9 Personal and family protection dogs, assume the dual role of providing the loyalty and companionship of a well behaved and trusted pet; whilst affording their owners and family tangible...


**VERY RARE** EWS Manager Train At Pontardulais

Published: May 12, 2010
Length: 36:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Gaz5100

A Very Rare working of 82146 & 67029 a.k.a DBS Managers Train on its way to Llandrindod Wells, then making its way back to Weymouth. This was filmed at Pontardulais Railway Station on the Heart...


Composite Decking Swansea | Composite Non Slip Decking | D.G.Heath

Published: June 20, 2013
Length: 49:29 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Steve Brown

Dean from http://www.d.g.heath.co.uk in Swansea talks about composite decking. When questioned Dean explained that there are different types of composite decking. In fact the composite decking...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Penyrheol (electoral ward)

Penyrheol is the name of an electoral ward and a suburb in the City and County of Swansea, Wales, UK. The electoral ward consists of some or all of the following areas: Penyrheol, Grovesend and Waun Gron, in the parliamentary constituency of Gower. It is bordered by the Loughor estuary to the north west; and the wards of Pontarddulais to the north; Llangyfelach to the east; and Upper Loughor, Kingsbridge, Gorseinon and Penllergaer to the south.

Located at 51.6808, -4.05531 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Swansea electoral wards

Grovesend

Grovesend is a village in the community of Grovesend and Waungron (Welsh: Pengelli a Waungron), City and County of Swansea in Wales. The community has a population of 1,181. Grovesend is a mainly residential community, with the major amenity being the welfare club. Locals must travel to nearby areas such as Gorseinon or Pontarddulais for shopping. Grovesend also has a primary school, with about 100 pupils in, and a nursing home.

Located at 51.6833, -4.03333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communities in Swansea, Villages in Swansea

Stafford Common

Stafford Common is home to Garden Village Football Club, based in the village of Kingsbridge in the west of Swansea.

Located at 51.659, -4.036 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Wales, Sports venues in Swansea, Stadiums in Swansea

Gorseinon (electoral ward)

Gorseinon is the name of an electoral ward in the City and County of Swansea, Wales. The Gorseinon community comprises the electoral ward of Gorseinon and part of the Penyrheol ward. Gorseinon has its own elected town council. The electoral ward consists of Gorseinon town and the surrounding rural areas, in the parliamentary constituency of Gower. The ward and community are coterminous with each other and encompass the town.

Located at 51.672, -4.04045 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Swansea electoral wards

Gorseinon bus station

Gorseinon bus station is a bus station serving the town of Gorseinon, in the county of Swansea, Wales. First Cymru and Pullman coaches provide local services here and connecting services to Swansea, Llanelli and Carmarthen. The station is located between West Street and Argyle Gardens. Buses that stop there are: 141 - Swansea to Gorseinon. Operated by Veolia Transport Cymru. 400/404 - Swansea to Llanelli via Gowerton 111 - Llanelli - Swansea 112 - Llanelli - Swansea

Located at 51.6683, -4.04167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Transport in Swansea, Buildings and structures in Swansea, Bus stations in Wales

A4240 road

The A4240 is a main road in Gorseinon, Swansea, Wales.

Located at 51.669, -4.03799 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Transport in Swansea, Roads in Wales

Kingsbridge (electoral ward)

Kingsbridge, is an electoral ward in the City and County of Swansea, Wales. Kingsbridge is part of the Llwchwr Town council area. The Kingsbridge ward is bordered by the wards of Gowerton, Cockett and Penderry to the south; Gorseinon and Penllergaer to the north and Upper Loughor to the west. The electoral ward consists of some or all of the following areas: Kingsbridge, Garden Village and Stafford Common in the parliamentary constituency of Gower.

Located at 51.663, -4.04005 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Swansea electoral wards

Penyrheol, Swansea

Penyrheol is a suburban district of Swansea, Wales falling within the Penyrheol ward. Penyrheol is located about 7 miles north west of Swansea city centre in northwest Gorseinon. Penyrheol has two schools: a primary school and a comprehensive school. The latter was destroyed by arsonists in the early hours of Saturday 18 March 2006 causing 10 million pounds worth of damage. This caused much disruption to the pupils and families of the communities of Penyrheol, Gorseinon & Loughor.

Located at 51.6808, -4.05531 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Swansea

capture of the webcam Penllergaer: M4 eastbound at junction 47

Penllergaer: M4 eastbound at junction 47, Penllergaer (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Grovesend