Places

Porthcawl lifeboat station was established in 1860 and now operates an inshore lifeboat. Station is generally open daily and the Read more…

Coity Castle remains dates from the fourteenth century and later, although, originally established soon after 1100. The castle began as Read more…

Sandy Bay, commonly called Coney Beach, is one of Porthcawl’s livelier and more accessible beaches. It’s part of the seafront Read more…

Pink Bay is one of those hidden beaches that sits as a stretch between more popular beaches, in this case, Read more…

Nestled on Wales’s west coast, Sker Beach, often called Kenfig Sands, offers a quieter alternative to the busier seaside spots Read more…

Trecco Bay is one of Porthcawl’s more family-friendly beaches, backed by a large holiday park. It forms part of the Read more…

This is the beach right off the Esplanade by the Grand Pavilion – central, scenic, full of atmosphere. Town Beach Read more…

Kenfig National Nature Reserve is near Porthcawl, Bridgend, offering a freshwater lake and dunes. This is a highlight for bird Read more…

Bryngarw Country Park is in Bridgend in Wales and is a huge park hosting events and nature walks for the Read more…

Rest Bay is one of Porthcawl’s most accessible and lively beaches, a long stretch of sand backed by gentle cliffs, Read more…