Guidebook for Porthcawl
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Co-op Food - Porthcawl - New Road
270 New RdLocal Supermarket - 2 mins walk away from The House Of Fun.
Fantastic Beaches and Shopping. Approx 30 min drive from Porthcawl.
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Swansea Bay
Fantastic Beaches and Shopping. Approx 30 min drive from Porthcawl.
A medieval 13th Century Castle with 30 acres, the 2nd biggest Castle in Britain! It is famous for having introduced concentric castle defences to Britain and for its large gatehouses.
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Caerphilly Castle
Castle StreetA medieval 13th Century Castle with 30 acres, the 2nd biggest Castle in Britain! It is famous for having introduced concentric castle defences to Britain and for its large gatehouses.
A mountain range in South Wales, popular with walkers. Includes South Wales' highest mountain, Pen y Fan.
National Trust - Brecon Beacons
A mountain range in South Wales, popular with walkers. Includes South Wales' highest mountain, Pen y Fan.
The Bridgend Designer Outlet (McArthurGlen Designer Outlet & known locally as "The Pines") is a commercial retail park and outlet store development in Bridgend, Wales. Free Parking & CINEMA.
Bridgend Designer Outlet Village
The Bridgend Designer Outlet (McArthurGlen Designer Outlet & known locally as "The Pines") is a commercial retail park and outlet store development in Bridgend, Wales. Free Parking & CINEMA.
A Norman Castle built by Sir Payn "the Demon" de Turberville (1126), one of the legendary Twelve Knights of Glamorgan. Now in ruins, very close to 14th Centruy parish church St Mary the Virgin.
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Coity Castle
A Norman Castle built by Sir Payn "the Demon" de Turberville (1126), one of the legendary Twelve Knights of Glamorgan. Now in ruins, very close to 14th Centruy parish church St Mary the Virgin.
Forest park with marked circular walks, mountain bike trails, mining museum and visitor centre.
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Afan Forest Park
Forest park with marked circular walks, mountain bike trails, mining museum and visitor centre.
Castell Coch (Welsh for Red Castle) is a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle built high above the village of Tongwynlais, to the north of Cardiff. The castle has a sculptural and dramatic exterior.
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Castell Coch
Castell Coch (Welsh for Red Castle) is a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle built high above the village of Tongwynlais, to the north of Cardiff. The castle has a sculptural and dramatic exterior.
An exhibition on history of whisky making in Wales. A tasting room to sample Penderyn Single Malt Whisky, Brecon Five Vodka,Brecon Gin and Merlyn Cream Liqueur.
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Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre
PontprenAn exhibition on history of whisky making in Wales. A tasting room to sample Penderyn Single Malt Whisky, Brecon Five Vodka,Brecon Gin and Merlyn Cream Liqueur.
One of Europe's foremost open-air museums and Wales's most popular heritage attraction a Celtic Village chronicling the historical lifestyle, culture and architecture of the Welsh People.
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St Fagans National Museum of History
One of Europe's foremost open-air museums and Wales's most popular heritage attraction a Celtic Village chronicling the historical lifestyle, culture and architecture of the Welsh People.
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! Fantastic walks thru dunes all year round. Can walk to Sker Beach & onto Pink Bay. Dog Friendly. Wild Orchids.Largest fresh water lake in Sth Wales. Free Car Parking. Info Centre.
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Kenfig National Nature Reserve
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! Fantastic walks thru dunes all year round. Can walk to Sker Beach & onto Pink Bay. Dog Friendly. Wild Orchids.Largest fresh water lake in Sth Wales. Free Car Parking. Info Centre.
Officially opened Nov 1977.Over the years, through donations &loans, have amassed in excess of 5,700 items such as costumes,artifacts,militaria,ceramics, photographs,documents& archaeological finds.
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Porthcawl Museum
36 John StOfficially opened Nov 1977.Over the years, through donations &loans, have amassed in excess of 5,700 items such as costumes,artifacts,militaria,ceramics, photographs,documents& archaeological finds.
Southerndown & Dunraven Bay - one of many very scenic idyllic coastal villages in the Vale. Southerndown, nr Bridgend CF32.
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Dunraven Bay
Southerndown & Dunraven Bay - one of many very scenic idyllic coastal villages in the Vale. Southerndown, nr Bridgend CF32.
Located near village of Ogmore-by-Sea, south of the town of Bridgend in Glamorgan. Situated on the south bank of the River Ewenny and the east bank of the River Ogmore. Cowbridge is nearby.
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Ogmore Castle
Located near village of Ogmore-by-Sea, south of the town of Bridgend in Glamorgan. Situated on the south bank of the River Ewenny and the east bank of the River Ogmore. Cowbridge is nearby.
BEACH
Activities:
Kayaking/canoeing
Good fishing
Swimming/bathing
Surfing
Wind surfing
Facilities:
Cafe/restaurant
Toilets
Disabled facilities
First aid point
Lost child centre
Slipway
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Rest Bay station
BEACH
Activities:
Kayaking/canoeing
Good fishing
Swimming/bathing
Surfing
Wind surfing
Facilities:
Cafe/restaurant
Toilets
Disabled facilities
First aid point
Lost child centre
Slipway
Trecco Bay Holiday Park has an unbeatable choice of facilities to keep the whole family entertained all day long, whatever the weather
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Trecco Bay Holiday Park
Church StreetTrecco Bay Holiday Park has an unbeatable choice of facilities to keep the whole family entertained all day long, whatever the weather
Margam Country Park is a country park estate in Wales, of around 850 acres. It is situated in Margam, about 2 miles from Port Talbot in south Wales.Address: Off Margam Road,Groes,Port Talbot,SA13 2TJ
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Parc Gwledig Margam Country Park
Margam Country Park is a country park estate in Wales, of around 850 acres. It is situated in Margam, about 2 miles from Port Talbot in south Wales.Address: Off Margam Road,Groes,Port Talbot,SA13 2TJ
Royal Porthcawl
2016 Open Days:
Shopping
A medieval castle & Victorian Gothic revival mansion located Cardiff City Centre. The original motte & bailey castle was built late 11th century by Norman invaders on top of a 3rd-century Roman fort
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Cardiff Castle
Castle StA medieval castle & Victorian Gothic revival mansion located Cardiff City Centre. The original motte & bailey castle was built late 11th century by Norman invaders on top of a 3rd-century Roman fort
SUSSED-Porthcawl's most FABULOUS SHOP!
Specialising in ethical products; specifically, Fairtrade, environmentally-friendly& local goods.
A Community Owned Cooperative, Staffed Entirely By Volunteers
Sussed
4-5 James StSUSSED-Porthcawl's most FABULOUS SHOP!
Specialising in ethical products; specifically, Fairtrade, environmentally-friendly& local goods.
A Community Owned Cooperative, Staffed Entirely By Volunteers
Provide Porthcawl Surf Report& runs the Surf School @ RestBay–Porthcawl. Can supply you with great choice of Surf gear from wetsuits to surfboards & also have kayaks, standup paddle boards & boards.
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Porthcawl Surf School
Provide Porthcawl Surf Report& runs the Surf School @ RestBay–Porthcawl. Can supply you with great choice of Surf gear from wetsuits to surfboards & also have kayaks, standup paddle boards & boards.