Days out in and around Bridgend
Porthcawl & Coney Beach
Porthcawl boasts some of the cleanest beaches in South Wales. Rest Bay and Trecco Bay have been awarded the coveted European Blue Flag plus the Tidy Britain seaside award. Visit the harbour, enjoy the thrills and spills at Coney Beach funfair, wander across Lock's Common or stroll along the promenade. Whatever your idea of a day out, Porthcawl is the place!
| Website | www.welcometoporthcawl.co.uk |
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| Services | X2, 61, 63, 224 |
Bryngarw Country Park
Time stands still within Bryngarw's 113 acres where you will find everything from native woodlands to formal gardens, exotic trees to mossy wetlands, secluded glades to open pastures, ornamental lakelands to rushing rivers.
| Website | www.bridgend.gov.uk |
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| Services | 11, 12 or 13 |
Cowbridge
Cowbridge is a picturesque market town situated in the heart of the Vale of Glamorgan in south Wales.
If you like to shop in style then you'll love Cowbridge! One of the most fashionable places to visit in the principality, the high street is home to a number of fashion boutiques and family-owned shops selling gifts, handbags, jewellery, leather goods, shoes, antiques and crafts.
Eating out in Cowbridge is always a pleasure, whether you're looking for a lunchtime bite, a three-course meal or afternoon tea. The town boasts a superb range of bistros, restaurants, real ale pubs and wine bars, catering for all tastes and each with its own individual character and style.
| Website | www.cowbridge.co.uk |
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| Services | X2 |
Bridgend Designer Outlet
Bridgend Designer Outlet is the perfect place for a family day out as there's always something going on, be it a new store opening, a free half term event for the kiddies, charity fundraisers or celebrity guest appearances.
At Bridgend Designer Outlet where you will find over 90 stores, designer and high street brands all with up to 60% off rrp everyday.
There are a wide range of additional facilities - including Visitor Information, cafés and restaurants, a children's play area, baby-changing rooms, tax-free shopping and childsafe shopping.
| Website | www.bridgenddesigneroutlet.com |
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| Services | 100, X4 and other frequent services to and from Bridgend town centre. |