The purpose of this museum is to tell the story of policing in South Wales from Celtic times, right through to the modern day....

This array of open parkland and fields situated on both sides of the River Ogmore stretches from the town centre nearly all the way to...

The South Wales Equestrian Centre is not just for the serious competitor. The centre offers riding lessons to adults and children over four years old,...

St Illtyd's Church is a fantastic Grade II listed church situated on top of very steep hill - Newcastle Hill. The church overlooks the town...

Ewenny Pottery is a small, friendly pottery that has been run by one family for over seven generations. It has continued in its tradition of...

Coity Castle sits high above the main road running through Coity. The Norman castle with its square keep and curtain wall dates from the...

Merthyr Mawr is an idyllic little village set about 2.5 miles outside of Bridgend. With an outstandingly beautiful collection of thatched cottages all surrounding...

Cowbridge Museum tells the long and interesting story of this area of the world, and has a particular focus on the social history of the...

Enjoy the haven of tranquillity, natural beauty and wildlife of Bryngarw Park. The park has 113 acres of beautiful walks and gardens including a Japanese...

Dunraven Beach is located 20 miles west of Cardiff, and situated within the beautiful Heritage Coast of South Wales. The sand and pebble beach is...

The massive remains of Ogmore Castle stand on the south side of the Ewenny River at its junction with the Ogmore River about three miles...

Ogmore-by-Sea has amazing views along the Heritage coast and across the estuary to Merthyr Mawr and Porthcawl, it is a great place for a day...

Candleston Castle is in fact a fortified manor house dating back to the 14th Century. It was altered many times eventually becoming abandoned some time...

Merthyr Mawr Sand Dunes are situated about one mile outside the village of Merthyr Mawr; they are a huge network of dunes, rolling over towards...

Park Slip nature reserve is a 305 acre reserve managed by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales. The reserve sits alongside the cycle...

Sir Robert Price established Tondu Ironworks in 1838 when Welsh iron was in great demand. The Ironworks are built into the side of a hill,...

The church of St.Teilo is the centrepiece of the village of Merthyr Mawr, three miles south of Bridgend. St.Teilo was born about 500 AD and...

Cefn Cribbwr Iron Works sits well within the wooded area of Bedford Park. From the late 18th to the early 20th centuries it was a...

Situated in the picturesque and historic village of Llantwit Major in the Vale of Glamorgan, St Illtyd’s is one of the oldest parish churches in...

Llantwit Major beach is a short drive or a twenty minute walk from the village itself and is extremely popular with surfers. Due to its...

Nash Point, between Barry and Porthcawl on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast has two lighthouse towers. These were built in 1832 and were sited exactly 1000...

The settlement of Llantwit Major, dating back over 3000 years, came under Norman control after the 1066 Conquest. The building now functioning as the Town...

St. Donat’s Church which stands under the shadow of the castle (now the base for Atlantic College); it was built about 1100, soon after the...

St Donat’s is a twelfth Century castle overlooking the sea near Llantwit Major.It was once owned by William Randolph Hearst, the American newsprint millionaire. He...

This museum is located in the Old Police Station at the very heart of the community, a building that would have been used for over...

Kenfig Nature Reserve is a superb example of Welsh coastal landscape. The sand-dune system spreads across the majority of the reserve and is home to...

Not much is still standing of Kenfig Castle but the ruins of this Norman built fortress is definitely worth a visit. The castle was built...

Coney Beach Pleasure Park sits right on the sandy beachfront of Trecco Bay. It has a variety of rides and amusements including The Megablitz...

This heritage museum was set up by a small volunteer trust that are keen to protect and preserve the rich history of china making in...

Rest Bay faces south-west. The beach front is wide, flat and clean, the firm golden sands sweep up to a rocky shoreline backed by acres...

Sker House is a medieval building built by monks over nine hundred years ago. It stands on the windswept coast of Porthcawl and is reputed...

The Grand Pavilion in Porthcawl is a fantastic all-round entertainment venue. At this wonderful seaside arena they hold top name shows, music festivals, comedy evenings,...

The Museum of Welsh Life is one of Europe’s biggest and most exciting open-air museums. Wales’ journey from rural tradition to industrial powerhouse is traced...

St Fagans Castle, which is actually an impressive Elizabethan manor house, was built in the late 16th century and was donated to the Welsh people...

This is one of Europe’s biggest and most exciting open-air museums set in a one hundred acre site of beautiful countryside. The museum takes...

Castle Coch is a 19th Century fairytale castle embodying a magnificent dream of the Middle Ages. Its round towers and turrets peep unexpectedly through the...

Margam Abbey Church was founded in 1147 by Robert of Gloucester. The Abbey sits within the grounds of Margam Country Park which offers beauty, history,...

Based at the former Lewis Merthyr Colliery, Rhondda Heritage Park is a living testament to the mining communities of the World famous Rhondda Valleys. We...

The first Dyffryn House was built in the 18th century by Thomas Pryce but the beautiful manor house that visitors can see today was built...

These beautiful gardens lie just west of Cardiff and north of Barry. The history of the Dyffryn Estate dates back to the 7th Century but...