Porthcawl
Porthcawl is a town on the south coast of Wales in the county borough of Bridgend, 25 miles west of the capital city, Cardiff and 19 miles southeast of Swansea. Situated on a low limestone headland on the South Wales coast, overlooking the Bristol Channel, Porthcawl developed as a coal port during the 19th century, but its trade was soon taken over by more rapidly developing ports such as Barry. Northwest of the town, in the dunes known as Kenfig Burrows, are hidden the last remnants of the town and Kenfig Castle, which were overwhelmed by sand about 1400.
Hotels
We use the Seabank Hotel, the latest addition to the Leisureplex group.
Town Centre
At the western tip of the Heritage Coast is Porthcawl, a favourite with generations of holiday-makers. A perfect place for the great traditional seaside holiday - deckchairs on the sand, ice-cream cones, candy floss, sticks of rock, fish and chips on the prom or take in a seaside show at Porthcawl's popular seafront theatre. Enjoy the Pedestrian Town Centre with a varied range of good restaurants and hotels.
Activities and Attractions
Tourist Information
www.porthcawltowncouncil.co.uk
The Grand Pavillion
Whether you need to host a business lunch meeting for 6, or a conference for 600, you need look no further than The Grand Pavilion.
www.thegrandpavillion.com
Balmoral and Waverley Pleasure Steamers
Day trips, afternoon and evening cruises through the Bristol Channel on the famous Paddle Steamer Waverley and the traditional Cruise Ship Balmoral from Porthcawl.
www.walesdirectory.co.uk
Balmoral and Waverley Pleasure Steamers
Diving centre offering PADI training and organising diving trips. Also offers other watersports. Locations in Cardiff and Porthcawl.
www.ocean-quest.co.uk
Pyle and Kenfig Golf Club
Pyle and Kenfig Golf Club, commonly known as P&K, is one of Wales's finest links courses. Its famous regal neighbour, Royal Porthcawl, lies next door.
www.pandkgolfclub.co.uk
Pyle Railway Station
Pyle railway station sits on the South Wales Main Line and has direct links to Bridgend, Pencoed, Llanharan, Pontclun, Llansamlet and Briton Ferry railway stations.
www.walesdirectory.co.uk
Events
Love2Walk festival back in Bridgend
A programme of 40 walks over 9 days, spanning the county, offers a range technical walks for the experienced plus an eclectic mix of experiences for dabblers, families and the novice walker.
www.bridgend.gov.uk
Porthcawl Town Carnival
Porthcawl Town Carnival takes place annually in July. A procession of themed floats and acts make their way around the town, collecting money for charity, and competing for the prize of best float. The procession makes its way to the carnival field where there are stalls, a fun fair and live acts to be enjoyed.
Porthcawl Jazz Festival
The Porthcawl Jazz Festival is held annually in April hosting a variety of musical performances, workshops and family events over a weekend.
www.porthcawl-jazz-festival.com
The Elvis Festival
Every September thousands of Elvis fans descend on the Welsh seaside town of Porthcawl for a unique celebration of The King.
www.elvies.co.uk