Gowerton Driving Range

The driving range at Gowerton sits just outside Swansea, a straightforward spot if you fancy whacking balls without the commitment of eighteen holes. It's the sort of place where golfers go to work on their swing, families might take a junior for a casual hit, or anyone with a spare hour can have a go for a tenner or so.

What you get is a decent practice facility - range balls, some grass tees, a bit of space to loosen up. Nothing fancy, nothing pretentious. You're not there for the views or the clubhouse ambiance. You're there to improve your short game or burn off some energy with a driver. On a quiet weekday afternoon it's perfectly pleasant. Weekends can get a bit rammed.

For families staying at Gateway Resort or South Wales Touring Park nearby, it's worth knowing about if you've got a golfer in the group. Won't occupy anyone for hours, but forty-five minutes of bashing balls can be a decent break between beach trips and proper activities. The serious players will want an actual course, but casual visitors might find it refreshingly unpretentious.

Swansea's close enough that you're never far from other things to do - the seafront, the town centre, proper restaurants. Getting exact opening hours and fees would be worth a ring ahead before you go, as these smaller ranges aren't always consistent with their information online.