Porth y Swnt
Come in and explore, learn, reflect and enjoy the natural environment
Porth y Swnt
Facilities and access
Porth y Swnt
Overview
Come in and explore, learn, reflect and enjoy the natural environment
This exciting interpretation centre showcases the special qualities which make the Llŷn Peninsula so unique in terms of history, culture and environment.
Come in and explore, learn, reflect and enjoy the natural environment, and get ideas for activities, walks, attractions and things to do on the peninsula.
The centre is right at the heart of Aberdaron, so you can also immerse yourself in the joys of this beautiful fishing village.
If you want to stay longer, our Henfaes holiday apartments are perfectly placed in the centre of the village, just a short walk from the beach.
- Telephone
- +441758703810
- porthyswnt@nationaltrust.org.uk
Porth y Swnt
How to get here
- Address
- Henfaes, Aberdaron, Pwllheli, LL53 8BE
- By road
- From the north: follow the A487 from Caernarfon. After 3.5 miles (5.6km) take second exit at roundabout to join A499. Continue 10 miles (16km) on A499. At roundabout, take second exit signposted B44177. At Nefyn, take second exit at roundabout to continue on B44177. At Pengroeslon turn right to join B4413. Continue 4 miles (6.4km) until you reach Aberdaron. Turn right before you cross the bridge in the village. Pass the centre on your right as you enter the car park. From the south: follow the A497 from Porthmadog through Criccieth to Pwllheli. At the roundabout in Pwllheli take first exit signposted A499. At Llanbedrog turn right onto Ffordd Pedrog / B4413. Continue on B4413 until you reach Aberdaron. Take the first left immediately after the bridge. The visitor centre is on your right as you enter the car park.
- SatNav:
- By train
- The nearest train station is at Pwllheli, 15 miles (21km) from Aberdaron. A bus service runs from here.
- By bus
- Regular 17/17B service runs Monday to Saturday from Pwllheli to Aberdaron. Bus drops off at the post office. From here walk 60 yards (55 metres) right towards the centre of the village, bearing right before the bridge towards the car park.The centre will be on your right.
Porth y Swnt
Prices
Whole property
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £2.00 |
| Child | N/A | £1.00 |
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points. Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission or
- Standard admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid* — an extra 25 per cent — potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for him/herself or for him/herself and members of his/her family.
Please note...
Under fives go free
Porth y Swnt
Opening times
Wednesday 20 September
- Porth y Swnt 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 21 September
- Porth y Swnt 10:00 - 17:00
Friday 22 September
- Porth y Swnt 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday 23 September
- Porth y Swnt 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 24 September
- Porth y Swnt 10:00 - 17:00
Monday 25 September
- Porth y Swnt 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 26 September
- Porth y Swnt 10:00 - 17:00