Porthcawl, Coastal town in Bridgend County Borough, Wales
Porthcawl extends along the Bristol Channel with limestone cliffs, sandy beaches, and a harbor that marks the southern edge of the settlement point.
The construction of Porthcawl's harbor in the 1820s transformed this coastal area into an industrial port for transporting coal from the South Wales valleys.
The Grand Pavilion, built in 1887, serves as the central entertainment venue hosting theatrical performances, concerts, and community gatherings throughout the year.
Visitors can access seven distinct beach areas, including Rest Bay and Trecco Bay, which offer designated swimming zones and lifeguard services during summer months.
The area contains three scheduled monuments: Hutchwns round barrow, Dan-y-Graig Roman villa, and Nottage Court inscribed stone, preserving ancient Welsh heritage.
Location: Bridgend County Borough
Website: http://www.welcometoporthcawl.co.uk/
Website: http://welcometoporthcawl.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.48000,-3.69000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:43
Sker House
4.2 km
Coney Beach Pleasure Park
466 m
Royal Porthcawl Golf Club
2.8 km
Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl
1.2 km
St John the Baptist Church
1 km
St David's Church
1.5 km
Nottage General Baptist & Unitarian Church
1.4 km
Church of All Saints
1.1 km
Porthcawl Lighthouse
1 km
Tabernacl Welsh Independent Chapel
977 m
Porthcawl Museum
1 km
The Farmers' Arms
1.4 km
St John's Well aka Sandford's or de Sanford's Well
979 m
St David's Well aka Ffynnon Dewi
1.7 km
The Breakwater
1 km
Gilgal English Baptist Chapel
1.1 km
Porthcawl Library
1.1 km
Public Conveniences
1 km
Ffynnon Fawr
1.2 km
Pyle Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Capel Y Pîl, And Schoolroom, With Forecourt Railings.
4.6 km
Hope Free Congregational Chapel
788 m
Bethel English Calvinistic Methodist Chapel
982 m
Look-out Tower
1.1 km
Churchyard Cross
1 km
The Hall Farm
4.7 km
The Rest
2.7 km
Noddfa Welsh Baptist Chapel Philadelphia Road
1 km
Arlington Road Calvinistic Methodist Chapel
1.1 kmReviews
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