Bryngarw Country Park
Bryngarw Country Park has everything you need for a great day out, including a picnic area, play areas for the children and refreshments at our café, whether you are with your family, alone, or taking the dog for its daily walk!
The Hi Tide
With unbeatable views over Sandy Bay, The Hi Tide has long been a favourite spot for seaside getaways, casual lunches, and big celebrations. Whether you’re here for a relaxed drink, an arcade adventure with the kids, or one of our famous fireworks nights - you’ll always find a warm welcome.
Porthcawl Museum
The museum has a great many collections on offer, including the 49th Reconnaisance Regiment formed in 1941, Samtampa Disaster 1947, Railways, The Great War exhibition, archaeological finds and records from local churches.
Parc Calon Lan
This park has been created from reclaimed coal works. It has woodland, and footpaths that lead through the mountains. Also see its many sculptures.
Porthcawl - Trecco Bay Beach
A vast, Blue Flag beach situated at the edge of the hugely popular Trecco Bay Holiday Park. Trecco Bay Beach is favoured by families with its golden sands and excellent water quality for swimming and paddling.
Parc Slip Nature Reserve
Parc Slip Nature Reserve itself is an area of 300 acres containing a fantastic mix of habitats such as grassland, woodland and wetlands, restored from its previous status as an opencast coal mine.
Porthcawl - Sandy Bay
Sandy Bay Beach – a wide, sandy beach which gently slopes towards the sea and boasts views of the North Devon coast across the Bristol Channel. Popular with surfers, stand-up paddle boarders and families thanks to its very clean waters.
Ewenny Pottery
Ewenny Pottery is a unique pottery that has been in the same family for over eight generations. They continue to make beautiful hand thrown pottery for use in the home. Visitors are welcome, the family can be viewed practising their craft.
Porthcawl - Sker Beach and Pink Bay
The most westerly pair of Porthcawl’s bays and beaches, Pink Bay and Sker may not be as accessible as the more easterly beaches, but they’re quieter and unspoilt because of it.
