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Bridgend ( English: / brɪˈdʒɛnd /; Welsh: Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr or just Pen-y-bont, meaning "the end of the bridge on the Ogmore") [2] is a town in the Bridgend County Borough of Wales, 20 miles (32 km) west of Cardiff and 20 miles (32 km) east of Swansea. The town is named after the medieval bridge over the River Ogmore.
Discover Bridgend County, a breath of fresh air with surf, summits and scenery. Find out about activities, attractions, events, accommodation and more in this coastal and historic area.
Bridgend is a market town with a rich history and a lively mix of shops, cafés and events. Explore the Old Bridge, St John’s House, Newcastle and the Indoor Market, or enjoy the countryside and the coast nearby.
- Beer1902. Pontypridd, UK11 contributions. Great country park. Always love visiting the park, the play area is fab for my 5yr old and walks are great! Definitely pack a pair of wellies for trips down to the river and bottom gardens.
- Huwsie. Valletta, Malta 86 contributions. Great place to visit. I've been going to and enjoying Merthyr Mawr since I passed my driving test back in 1978. Visitors beware - as with all sand dunes, there is sand.
- rh0dri80. Worcester, UK10 contributions. Sunning scenery. Sunning views an geology. Cliff tops or beach walks. if you are walking along the beach you need to time with the tides which are the second highest on the planet and comes in right up to the cliffs.
- Stewart C. Chatham, UK1,074 contributions. The ruins are large and impressive. We visited Coity castle on a wet midweek day in August. We were looking for somewhere to take the grandchildren and opted for three castles namely Candleston, Ogmore & Coity.
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Bridgend (Welsh: Penybont ar Ogwr) is a town in Glamorgan, South Wales. It is the principal town of the County Borough of Bridgend and has a population of around 40,000 people. Bridgend has developed from a small, vibrant market town to a major regional industrial and service centre.
Discover Bridgend, Wales, a hidden gem for your next staycation. Explore historic sites like Margam Park and Coity Castle, or immerse yourself in natural wonders such as the Merthyr Mawr Sand Dunes and Glamorgan Heritage Coast.
Jun 9, 2024 · Bridgend, county borough, historic county of Glamorgan (Morgannwg), southern Wales. Bridgend county borough extends from the mining valleys of Ogmore, Garw, and Llynfi in the north to the arable lowlands and an extensive coastline in the south.
