Bishopston, Swansea facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bishopston
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| Population | 3,251 (ward 2011) |
| OS grid reference | SS5888 |
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| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SWANSEA |
| Postcode district | SA3 |
| Dialling code | 01792 |
| Police | South Wales |
| Fire | Mid and West Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| EU Parliament | Wales |
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Bishopston is a big village and a local area (called a community) on the beautiful Gower Peninsula in South Wales. It's about 6 miles (10 km) west of Swansea.
Part of Bishopston is inside the Gower Peninsula Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This means it's a special place with amazing natural scenery. The village's Welsh name is Llandeilo Ferwallt. This name comes from Saint Teilo, a saint to whom the local church is dedicated. Geologists also use the name Bishopston for a type of rock called the Bishopston Mudstone. This rock formation is found in many places across South Wales.
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What's in a Name?
The name Bishopston comes from the time of the Norman Conquest. Before that, the village had different names. One old name was Llanmerwallt, which is similar to its modern Welsh name. Other old names included Porthdulon and Llancyngur Trosgardi.
Where is Bishopston?
Bishopston is located on the Gower Peninsula. It includes areas like Caswell, Murton, and Oldway. To the south, it touches the Bristol Channel. It shares borders with other areas like Pennard to the west and Fairwood to the north.
Amazing Beaches
Bishopston is home to some lovely beaches. Caswell Bay is very popular. It has good facilities and is easy to reach by car or bus. Other beaches, like Pwlldu Bay and Brandy Cove, are quieter. You can only get to these beaches by walking.
People and Homes
Bishopston is one of the biggest villages on the Gower peninsula. Its population has grown a lot over the years. In 1801, about 303 people lived here. By 1931, there were around 1,500 people. In 2001, the population was 3,341. The village grew a lot between the two World Wars and in the 1960s.
Most houses in Bishopston are detached or semi-detached. They often have large gardens. Because of its nice rural location, homes here can be quite expensive. Almost all the homes in Bishopston are privately owned. Only a small number are rented from the local council. In 2017, Bishopston and the Gower were named one of the best places to live in Wales.
Shops and Local Places
Bishopston has several useful shops. You can find a Co-op for your groceries. There's also a hotel and a cafe. The village has three pubs, a petrol station, and a post office. You can also find church halls, a sports hall, and a gym. There's a medical centre and a children's play area too.
Since 2018, a group of local teenagers has been working hard. They want to build a pump track in the area. A pump track is a special course for bikes. Mansel Green has been chosen as the best spot for it. As of September 2021, they were still waiting for permission to build it.
Learning in Bishopston
Children in Bishopston can go to local schools. There is Bishopston Primary School for younger students. Older students attend Bishopston Comprehensive School. In 2021, the comprehensive school finished a big upgrade. This included new science labs and a drama studio.
Sports in Bishopston
Bishopston has its own rugby club, called South Gower RFC. There is also a football team, South Gower AFC.
