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Welcome to Bridgend County

Surf. Summits. Scenery.

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See & Do

From mountaintop to coast

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Places

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Garw Valley

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Bridgend County is a breath of fresh air. The shoreline is home to year-round surfing, blue-flag beaches and world-class golf. Inland, natural beauty is dotted with historic sites and legends. Our curious traditions include the ancient Mari Lwyd at New Year and the world’s biggest Elvis Festival. All year round, we’re up for an adventure!

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Activities

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Attractions

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Explore our county

Bridgend

Shopping and culture

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Maesteg

Historic town centre

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Porthcawl

Traditional seaside fun

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Stay in the county

Accommodation

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Events

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February 3, 2021

The Secret Stories of Bridgend County

As travel options remain limited, we’re all realising the joys of getting to know the places we love a little better. But we bet there are still some amazing secret stories about Bridgend County that you didn’t know about, from buried medieval towns to hidden shipwrecks.

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Plan your visit

All you need to know

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Tide times

For your day at the coast

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