Find Nearest See & Do in Bridgend

Heading to Bridgend and looking for something to do or a place to visit nearby. Coast Radar is not just a list of beaches but we bring you the whole Bridgend coast including castles, lighthouses, piers, museums, beautiful gardens, seaside towns, National Trust and other heritage properties.

When on an information page you can also use our tools to search for nearby Bridgend seaside towns,  and the surrounding coast for the best beaches and places to stay and eat.

Finding the best things to see and do on a Bridgend  day out with your family or friends is easy – simply explore the links below, to find the closest hit the jump to my location compass or use the search bar to plan where your next Bridgend activity could be.

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Coity-Castle

Coity Castle

Coity Castle remains dates from the fourteenth century and later, although, originally established soon after 1100. The castle began as a ringwork, defensive structure, then a rectangular stone keep and the main curtain wall were added by the Normans in the 12th century, under the de Turberville family. The three-storey keep was primarily a defensive structure. Read more…
Porthcawl-lifeboat-station

Porthcawl lifeboat station

Porthcawl lifeboat station was established in 1860 and now operates an inshore lifeboat. Station is generally open daily and the Shop daily Easter to Christmas. Read more…
Kenfig-National-Nature-Reserve

Kenfig National Nature Reserve

Kenfig National Nature Reserve is near Porthcawl, Bridgend and offers a fresh water lake and dunes. This is a highlight for bird watchers as the area is a stopover for many migrating birds. There are great views from the rserve across the Swansea Bay and wild orchids grow in the woodlands wit butterflies and birds making it home. There is also Read more…
Bryngarw-Country-Park

Bryngarw Country Park

Bryngarw Country Park is in Bridgend in Wales and is a huge park hosting events and nature walks for the family as well as family fun days and exhibitions. Here you’ll find formal gardens, woodlands, beautiful glades and many exotic trees all in a river setting by the River Garw. There’s a great play area for the kids and a Read more…
Merthyr-Mawr-sand-dunes

Merthyr Mawr Sand Dunes

Merthyr Mawr Sand Dunes are part of a really large sand dune complex located by Porthcawl on the south coast of Wales. The sand dunes at Merthyr Mawr are the second highest in Europe and shows off various stages of development from bare sand to areas of dune woodland and scrub. The area is managed by Natural Resources Wales (NRW), Read more…