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St Govan’s Chapel – St. Govan's Chapel 2014-09-07📷 August Schwerdfeger, CC BY 4.0
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St Govan’s Chapel

Bosherston, United Kingdom

Oddities

A tiny stone chapel wedged into a cleft in the cliffs at the bottom of a long flight of steps. The road crosses a military range and closes when firing is taking place.

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Bosherston, United Kingdom
Category
Roadside oddities
GPS
51.5985, -4.9370
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually June–July. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and August–October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.

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Campsites nearby

  • Freshwater East Caravan & Motorhome Club SiteMotorhome stopover
    7 km from St Govan’s Chapel
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Park Farm Holiday ParkMotorhome stopover
    11 km from St Govan’s Chapel
    TentsMotorhomesWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Manorbier Bay Holiday ParkMotorhome stopover
    11 km from St Govan’s Chapel
    CaravansMotorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Manorbier Country ParkMotorhome stopover
    12 km from St Govan’s Chapel
    CaravansMotorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Whitewell Holiday ParkMotorhome stopover
    14 km from St Govan’s Chapel
    CaravansMotorhomesShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Masterland FarmCampsite
    19 km from St Govan’s Chapel
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    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is St Govan’s Chapel?

St Govan’s Chapel is in Bosherston, United Kingdom, at GPS 51.5985, -4.9370. It is about 12 km from Manorbier.

Can you camp near St Govan’s Chapel?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Freshwater East Caravan & Motorhome Club Site, about 7 km away; within 25 km there are 112 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass St Govan’s Chapel?

St Govan’s Chapel is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Gower and the Pembrokeshire coast.

What is there to see near St Govan’s Chapel?

Places worth a stop nearby: Barafundle Bay (3 km), Rhossili Bay (45 km), Strumble Head (49 km) and Three Cliffs Bay (57 km).

When is the best time to visit St Govan’s Chapel?

The most pleasant months are usually June–July. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and August–October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)