Jason's Guidebook
Sightseeing
South Wales highest mountain takes about an hour and a half to climb. Really easy well marked route ( my son climbed it at 6 years old), get there really early parking can be difficult. Climb early morning to see the sunrise absolutely breathtaking
225 locals recommend
Pen-y-Fan
South Wales highest mountain takes about an hour and a half to climb. Really easy well marked route ( my son climbed it at 6 years old), get there really early parking can be difficult. Climb early morning to see the sunrise absolutely breathtaking
Fairy tale castle only a mile from the M4 at Cardiff, really good day out for the family
168 locals recommend
Castell Coch
Fairy tale castle only a mile from the M4 at Cardiff, really good day out for the family
Really good family day out it's a working meusium, with blacksmiths cafes and restaurants. Check their website for special events throughout the year. Open air theatre is my summer favourite
328 locals recommend
St Fagans National Museum of History
Really good family day out it's a working meusium, with blacksmiths cafes and restaurants. Check their website for special events throughout the year. Open air theatre is my summer favourite
Awesome castle right in the centre of Cardiff always a great day out. Just walk across the road and you are in the Victorian arcades with shops bars and restaurants.
43 locals recommend
Cardiff Castle
Castle StAwesome castle right in the centre of Cardiff always a great day out. Just walk across the road and you are in the Victorian arcades with shops bars and restaurants.
Really good family day out with lots to see and many events throughout the year from classic car shows, antique fairs and WRC rally stages
19 locals recommend
Margam Park Adventure
Really good family day out with lots to see and many events throughout the year from classic car shows, antique fairs and WRC rally stages
Food Scene
Great place to visit the tour is well worth the money. Advanced booking recommend
84 locals recommend
Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre
PontprenGreat place to visit the tour is well worth the money. Advanced booking recommend
Lots to do in the bay, bars restaurants comedy club white water rafting. Or a gentle boat trip around the bay. Easy parking and lots of great facilities
215 locals recommend
Cardiff Bay
Bute StreetLots to do in the bay, bars restaurants comedy club white water rafting. Or a gentle boat trip around the bay. Easy parking and lots of great facilities
Family entertainment
Just a 10 minute walk to the park, free waterpark bars restaurants crazy golf, swimming pool, high ropes and entertainment complex. Easy access to the beach with rock pools
8 locals recommend
Trecco Bay Holiday Park
Church StreetJust a 10 minute walk to the park, free waterpark bars restaurants crazy golf, swimming pool, high ropes and entertainment complex. Easy access to the beach with rock pools
Shopping
Designer clothes at discount prices an Odeon cinema complex lots of fast food outlets and cafes. Shop till you drop. Only 15 minutes drive away straight off the M4
73 locals recommend
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Bridgend
DerwenDesigner clothes at discount prices an Odeon cinema complex lots of fast food outlets and cafes. Shop till you drop. Only 15 minutes drive away straight off the M4
adventure
Some fantastic mountain rides breathtaking views only 20 minutes drive away
28 locals recommend
Afan Forest Mountain Bike Trails
Some fantastic mountain rides breathtaking views only 20 minutes drive away
A really good family day out the team cater for all skill levels and disabilities. A really well run organisation and safe environment to have fun. Gets a bit chilly there during wintertime wetsuits are provided so just turn up and have fun
84 locals recommend
Cardiff International White Water
Watkiss WayA really good family day out the team cater for all skill levels and disabilities. A really well run organisation and safe environment to have fun. Gets a bit chilly there during wintertime wetsuits are provided so just turn up and have fun
Rest bay is Porthcawls surfing beach, just turn up and book a lesson all equipment wet suits ect are included. The best way to learn from experienced instructors. Fun day out
13 locals recommend
Porthcawl Surf School
Rest bay is Porthcawls surfing beach, just turn up and book a lesson all equipment wet suits ect are included. The best way to learn from experienced instructors. Fun day out
Clubs and Entertainment
Great venue for entertainment Indy Bands, live music and all sorts of shows.
50 locals recommend
Tramshed
Clare RoadGreat venue for entertainment Indy Bands, live music and all sorts of shows.
Golf Clubs
There are 3 golf clubs just a 5 minute drive from the property
The Grove Golf Club station
A friendly well run course with great facilities only 5 mins drive away
Pyle & Kenfig Golf Club
A nice well run club 5 minute drive from the property
Royal Porthcawl is recognised as the Number 1 golf club in Wales with an outstanding links course to rival any throughout the world.
18 locals recommend
Royal Porthcawl
Royal Porthcawl is recognised as the Number 1 golf club in Wales with an outstanding links course to rival any throughout the world.