St Illtyd's Church
St Illtyd's Church, Parkmill
St Illtyd's Church
St Illtyd's Church
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Restaurants
18 within 3 miles
Little Valley Bakery
42
241 ft$$ - $$$ • Bakeries • Vegetarian Friendly
Shepherds of Gower
7
323 ft$ • British
The Mill Tea Rooms
1
421 ft$ • British
Gower Inn
1,095
0.5 mi$$ - $$$ • Quick Bites • Bar • British
Pobbles Restaurant
50
0.8 mi$$ - $$$ • Bar • British • Vegetarian Friendly
The Southgate
55
0.8 mi$$ - $$$ • Bar • British • Pub
Three Cliffs Coffee Shop
267
1.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Dessert • Cafe • British
Dandelion cafe
38
1.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Cafe • British • Vegetarian Friendly
The Cliff / Y Clogwyn
24
1.2 mi$$ - $$$ • British • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Beaufort Arms
425
1.9 mi$$ - $$$ • Pub • Welsh • Vegetarian Friendly
Attractions
47 within 6 miles
Gower Heritage Centre
611
379 ftSpeciality Museums • History Museums
Pennard Castle
144
0.4 miCastles
Three Cliffs Bay
716
0.9 miNature & Wildlife Areas
Perriswood Archery & Falconry Centre
405
2.3 miSports Complexes
Parc le Breos Burial Chamber
23
0.6 miHistoric Sites
BRD Gravity Centre (Board Riding Development Mountain Boarding Centre)
102
Sports Camps & Clinics
Caswell Bay
799
Bodies of Water
Gower Peninsula
2,077
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Clyne Gardens
547
Gardens
Langland Bay
468
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MarquisJM
Burgess Hill, UK48 contributions
We were fortunate as we arrived just as a Church was opening the building up so we had a conducted tour of the sixth century section with its painted ceiling, the Norman add on and the stained glass window of St Frances.
Written July 18, 2022
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BickersExplores
Cowbridge, UK583 contributions
Couples
Firstly my wife and myself are not religious so this review is written from a non spiritual angle. We discovered the beautiful village of Ilston some years ago on a circular walk from the coast. This has now become now of our favourite walks in Wales taking in Ilston Cwm, Three Cliffs Bay and the Bishopston Valley.
This Church and the surrounding area are a delight. So peaceful and tranquil one could sit and contemplate hours at a time. Not only is this a fine example of a Norman Church but for anyone interested in Welsh History and especially the rise of the Welsh Baptist movement then this has got to be a must visit place.
A delight even for non believers.
This Church and the surrounding area are a delight. So peaceful and tranquil one could sit and contemplate hours at a time. Not only is this a fine example of a Norman Church but for anyone interested in Welsh History and especially the rise of the Welsh Baptist movement then this has got to be a must visit place.
A delight even for non believers.
Written April 12, 2019
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Percy W
Cheltenham, UK72 contributions
Couples
We visited this church many years ago and took communion at one of the service. Unfortunately on this visit (not to a service) it was closed, probably due to the time of day we visited.
Written July 9, 2018
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Maxim123153
Nuneaton, UK2,228 contributions
Couples
Easy walk from Oxwich bay and in a very secluded location.
Interesting churchyard full of wildlife interest.
We could not go in on this occasion.
Interesting churchyard full of wildlife interest.
We could not go in on this occasion.
Written May 28, 2018
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Steve F
Boat of Garten, UK101 contributions
Family
Firstly, start your walk from the Gower Inn, park there (you can pay & display) and walk up Ilston Cwm (Valley) - its a mile or so along a picturesque wooded river valley passing an old Wesley Chapel on the way. Depending on the time of year, you'll see unusual behaviour from the lively stream - in some places it disappears underground, and then reappears in full flow again. The church itself lies at the head of the valley, and is a fine example of the squat solid churches typical of the Norman period in this region. (See also Rhosilli and Penard too). I won't spoil the delights - go and visit - make sure to walk around the outside and look for the alterations. Enjoy!
Written September 12, 2016
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Ginny Z
West Chester, PA427 contributions
Couples
If you are in the area of Ozwich Bay, it is a quick walk up the hill to view this 12th century church and graveyard. It is a very small, very quaint example of it's time period and well worth the short walk up to view.
Written September 13, 2015
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CanBrit1
Sudbury,ON597 contributions
Couples
The Church is now locked BUT you can still arrange to go inside by calling the number outside. This is a place where St Illtyd himself likely had a cell which is currently being excavated.
The church is still in use and the graveyard is well-worth browsing. Best of all the gate leads to Ilston Cwm that leads along the stream to Parkmill.
See more of Illtyd by visiting the little church by the shore at Oxwich Bay.
The church is still in use and the graveyard is well-worth browsing. Best of all the gate leads to Ilston Cwm that leads along the stream to Parkmill.
See more of Illtyd by visiting the little church by the shore at Oxwich Bay.
Written June 24, 2015
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Frequently Asked Questions about St Illtyd's Church
- Hotels near St Illtyd's Church:
- (0.65 mi) Three Cliffs Bay Holiday Park
- (0.31 mi) Gower Peninsula - Three Cliffs Bay - Timber Chalet / Cottage
- (0.28 mi) Woodside - Two Bedroom House, Sleeps 4
- (1.40 mi) Nicholaston Farm Caravan & Camping
- (0.93 mi) Parc-Le-Breos Guest House
- Restaurants near St Illtyd's Church:
- (0.05 mi) Little Valley Bakery
- (0.06 mi) Shepherds of Gower
- (0.08 mi) The Mill Tea Rooms
- (0.49 mi) Gower Inn
- (0.75 mi) Pobbles Restaurant