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Bridgend City Guide
Bridgend sits on the River Ogmore, and is named after the old bridge that crossed it. In 2009 a riverside walkway was opened along the river.
Sport in Bridgend
Bridgend has a long history of rugby and football, with the Bridgend Ravens rugby union team dating back to 1878. For those who enjoy the great outdoors, Bridgend has an abundance of facilities: cycling, surfing, mountain biking, hiking, golf, tennis and swimming are all well catered for.
Shopping in Bridgend
Bridgend town centre offers a diverse range of independent shops, from traditional butchers to bespoke jewellers. The bustling indoor market is a great place to buy food and local artisan produce, or simply to put your feet up and have a coffee whilst watching the world go by. Just a short drive out of the centre of town you will find plenty of retail parks offering discount designer clothes and much more.
Eating and Drinking in Bridgend
From traditional Welsh fare to international cuisine, Bridgend’s wide range of cafes, restaurants and pubs will have something to satisfy the most demanding food lover.
Things to See and Do in Bridgend
Bridgend boasts three Norman castles which once formed a defensive triangle protecting the area. The ruins of Newcastle Castle stand on Newcastle Hill, overlooking the town centre. A second ruin, Coity Castle, is in Coity Higher to the northwest. To the south lies the third ruin, Ogmore Castle, in the nearby seaside village of Ogmore-by-Sea.
For nature lovers, the Gower Peninsula was declared the first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the UK in 1956 and can be reached by train, bus or car. The Brecon Beacons National Park is also a short drive away, and on summer Sundays and Bank Holidays the National Park operates a Beacons Bus service from Bridgend.
How about a day at the beach? Nearby Sker Bay, Pink Bay, Rest Bay and Southerndown are hugely popular with surfers, and the local surfing academies offer training courses for beginners. If that all sounds a bit strenuous, why not relax on a secluded beach such as Tresilian Bay or Dunraven Bay? Or head down to Ogmore-by-Sea and get onto the Glamorgan Coastal Path for some excellent walking.
Bryngarw Country Park is the largest in the region and offers a variety of natural habitats as well as excellent amenities for visitors. The beautiful Oriental Garden is definitely worth a visit.
Nearby Kenfig Pool is Glamorgan’s largest natural lake, and a national nature reserve, offering spectacular views and important wildlife habitats. Local legend has it that a lost city lies beneath the water.
Visit Bridgend
There’s everything you need in Bridgend for an enjoyable holiday, whether you want to keep busy with invigorating activities or just take it easy and enjoy the warmth of the relaxed Welsh welcome.
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Best Western Heronston Hotel & Spa
Ewenny Road, BridgendLocated in the heart of Bridgend, this eco-friendly hotel is 8 mi (12.9 km) from St Donat's Castle and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Margam Castle. Cottrell Park Golf Resort is 12.7 mi (20.4 km) away.
The Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel
Coychurch, BridgendSituated in Bridgend, this hotel is within 16 mi (25 km) of St Donat's Castle, Museum of Welsh Life, and Cottrell Park Golf Resort. Castell Coch and St Fagans are also within 20 mi (32 km).
Days Inn Bridgend Cardiff M4
M4 J36 Motorway, BridgendSituated in Bridgend, this hotel is 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Margam Castle and 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from St Donat's Castle. Cottrell Park Golf Resort is 15.5 mi (25 km) away.
Hazelwood Guest House
Tondu Road, BridgendSituated in Bridgend, this guesthouse is within 16 mi (25 km) of St Donat's Castle, Margam Castle, and Cottrell Park Golf Resort.
Alexandra Guest House
44 Coity Road, BridgendSituated in Bridgend, this guesthouse is within 16 mi (25 km) of St Donat's Castle, Margam Castle, and Cottrell Park Golf Resort.
Parc Lodge Guest House
Bryntirion Hill, BridgendSituated in Bridgend, this bed & breakfast is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from St Donat's Castle and 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Margam Castle. Cottrell Park Golf Resort is 13.7 mi (22.1 km) away.
Ewenny Farm Guesthouse
St. Brides Road, BridgendSituated in Bridgend, this guesthouse is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from St Donat's Castle and 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Margam Castle. Cottrell Park Golf Resort is 12.5 mi (20.1 km) away.
Ty Gwyneth
Ffordd y Gyfraith, BridgendSituated in Bridgend, this bed & breakfast is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Margam Castle and within 20 mi (32 km) of St Donat's Castle and Neath Abbey Ruins. Victoria Gardens and Gwyn Hall are also within 20 mi (32 km).
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