Thanks to Richard Hope for this amazing panoramic view of Oystermouth Castle:

Oystermouth Castle in Wales

The Castle is now open and you can read more about it via this link.

Glass bridge up as Castle nears summer opening.

A SPECTACULAR 30-foot high glass bridge has been installed at
Oystermouth Castle as the historic attraction heads towards a summer
opening next month.

The glass viewing platform will give access to a part of the castle
called Alina's Chapel for the first time in hundreds of years. [Alina de Mowbray,daughter of William de Braose Lord of Gower, inherited the Lordship in 1327].

The chapel was added to the castle in the 14th Century and marks the
attraction's highest architectural point. It also includes a tracery
window with views over Swansea Bay.

Swansea Council is behind the conservation of Oystermouth Castle for future generations to enjoy thanks to funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, the Welsh Assembly Government through Cadw and the European Regional Development Fund.

The Friends of Oystermouth Castle are also actively supporting the
delivery of this project.

The first phase of the conservation scheme at Oystermouth Castle is
nearing completion and also includes upgraded visitor facilities, an
educational space and access improvements.

An event is being planned for the castle opening in July when the first
phase of works is complete. Other conservation works will then continue at the attraction.

Cllr Chris Holley, Swansea Council Leader, said: "The glass viewing
platform looks fantastic and it's wonderful news that Alina's Chapel
will soon be available for the public to see for the first time in
hundreds of years.

"Oystermouth Castle is one of our finest historic gems and this
conservation scheme means many future generations will be able to make the most of what's a fantastic attraction."

The castle currently welcomes about 5,000 visitors a year but the target is to attract many more by 2014.

A Castle Community Officer has also been appointed to engage with
community groups and deliver a wide range of community activities.

Courtesy of Ioan Richard, Lord Mayor of Swansea May 2011

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