Places of Interest
Llantwit Major
Historic small town and has a beach with cafe just out of town
Lovely, quaint village, with fine church and even finer pub that specialties in artisan pies! Featured in programmes such as Dr Who and Casualty. Some of the most expensive property in Wales.
Saint Hilary
Lovely, quaint village, with fine church and even finer pub that specialties in artisan pies! Featured in programmes such as Dr Who and Casualty. Some of the most expensive property in Wales.
Has a fine lighthouse atop the cliffs, and a naturist beach just around the point. Some fine country pubs nearby too!
Nash Point
Has a fine lighthouse atop the cliffs, and a naturist beach just around the point. Some fine country pubs nearby too!
My favourite beach, especially at low tide. The tides around here are incredible; the second highest tidal range on the planet!
40 locals recommend
Southerndown
My favourite beach, especially at low tide. The tides around here are incredible; the second highest tidal range on the planet!
A fabulous sprawling museum in lovely grounds. An enjoyable day out for all the family; and you're bound to learn a few things too!
328 locals recommend
St Fagans National Museum of History
A fabulous sprawling museum in lovely grounds. An enjoyable day out for all the family; and you're bound to learn a few things too!
This was an industrial wasteland and sea of mud when I moved to Wales 30 years ago. Its a fabulous regeneration project with an eclectic range of buildings, eateries and things to do.
215 locals recommend
Cardiff Bay
Bute StreetThis was an industrial wasteland and sea of mud when I moved to Wales 30 years ago. Its a fabulous regeneration project with an eclectic range of buildings, eateries and things to do.
This whole stretch of coast, from Aberthaw to Porthcawl, is fantastic. Vast beaches (at low tide!), dramatic cliffs, fossil beds, historic sites. Visit the Centre for more information adjacent my favourite beach.
Heritage Coast Centre
2 Beach RdThis whole stretch of coast, from Aberthaw to Porthcawl, is fantastic. Vast beaches (at low tide!), dramatic cliffs, fossil beds, historic sites. Visit the Centre for more information adjacent my favourite beach.
Tinkinswood Burial Chamber
Duffryn LaneThe best of the prehistoric sites dotted around the local area.
Chocolate box village of thatched cottages with beautiful church, and close to the huge sand dunes. The photo attached is Ogmore castle, nearby, but accessed via ancient stepping stones across the River Ogwr (can be treacherous around high tide).
29 locals recommend
Merthyr Mawr
Chocolate box village of thatched cottages with beautiful church, and close to the huge sand dunes. The photo attached is Ogmore castle, nearby, but accessed via ancient stepping stones across the River Ogwr (can be treacherous around high tide).
Ogmore Castle
City/town information
Cardiff is just 15/20 mins away and is a fine city; worth a day or two if you have never been before. But avoid the rush hours!!
218 locals recommend
Cardiff
Cardiff is just 15/20 mins away and is a fine city; worth a day or two if you have never been before. But avoid the rush hours!!
Beach
Great beach, funfair; in fact a classic small seaside resort. And home of Gavin and Stacey!
Barry Island