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Town in South Wales
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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.
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Dramatically positioned on the hill overlooking the town centre, accessible via a set of stairs on Tondu Road opposite the Brewery Field. Entrance is free. The area around Newcastle is a conservation area that includes period properties and various other listed buildings of interest including St Illtuds Church.
In the village of Coity about 2 miles to the north east of the town. Free entry.
The bridge from Bridgend got its name. Not as spectacular as the original bridge but an important and iconic local landmark.
An idyllic village with authentic, traditional thatched roofs
This is a large network of dunes, among the largest in Europe. This area was used to film the movie Lawrence of Arabia. It's also well used for cross-country running, wildlife spotting and even live action role-play! There is a charge to use the car park.
A large, maintained open space in the centre of Bridgend and is popular with dog-walkers and anglers.
About 3 miles east of Bridgend, in the grounds of a Victorian mansion turned hotel. Parkland course. 18 holes.
A championship-standard course located near M4 Junction 35 near Pencoed, complete with a hotel. Parkland course. 18 and 9 hole courses.
Just off the A48 road to south of the town. Includes a driving range. Parkland course. 9 holes.
near the town centre has timetabled public swimming sessions between noon-3:45PM and approximately 6-9PM on weekdays with extended sessions at weekends. It costs around £3.50 for casual swimming. The Recreation Centre also has a fully equipped gym and sports hall. Ask staff for details.
Mountain biking.
A 9-screen cinema in the McArthur Glen Designer Outlet Village.
A 113-acre country park located at Brynmenyn, around 5 miles from Bridgend town centre. Various outdoor events take place during the year, especially the summer. The park includes various woodlands and grasslands, and a Japanese garden.
Several themed festivals take place every few months in the pedestrianised area of Bridgend town centre. They've included a Celtic Music Festival, French Market, Mardi Gras, Christmas Market and Street Running/Fun Run.
An annual summer (June or July) agricultural and animal show that takes place at Pencoed College grounds about 4 miles from Bridgend.
In August.
Vietnamese.
Tandoori/Indian.
Traditional homemade.
Traditional/international.
Tapas Bar/Mediterranean.
Italian.
A cheesy chips eatery.
Independent coffee shop.
Traditional.
Traditional.
Italian cafe.
Traditional.
The Derwen
Live music.
Irish pub.
Converted church.
Family friendly gastro-pub.
Sports pub.
Pub and nightclub.
Wetherspoons chain pub.
Live music, especially rock/alternative.
Live music.
Hotel with 12 letting rooms.
A Wetherspoons lodge in the heart of the town centre.
A Georgian-era manor about 2 miles to the north west of Bridgend. Rooms rates vary greatly from £49 per night for a single room to £160 for a "themed" room. It also has a restaurant specialising in Indian cuisine.
This is a three-star hotel in the south of the town with a gym and swimming pool
a Victorian manor house in a woodland to the east of Bridgend overlooking a valley near the village of Coychurch. It is home to its own 18-hole golf course.
A peaceful countryside site in Blackmill Bridgend.
A factory outlet store 2 miles north of the town centre. There are over 90 stores selling designer brands at discount prices.
The main shopping centre in Bridgend town centre and contains Bridgend Market. It's home to various high-street chain shops.
The second main shopping centre in the town focusing on value retailers and home to larger stores such as Argos and Peacocks.
The main open-air shopping street in the centre of town; it houses most of the main high-street chain stores and banks.
Near the Old Bridge is a shop specialising in Welsh literature, gifts and presents.
By train
Bridgend railway station is the town's principal railway station. Services include:
By bus
Local buses depart from Bridgend Bus Station in the town centre and Bridgend Designer Outlet (McArthurGlen), which is to the north of the town.
By road
Bridgend lies south of the , near junctions:
By cycle
Bridgend is linked to the National Cycle Network (Celtic Trail) by a signposted, mostly segregated cycle lane from the town centre (near the Brewery Field) to Tondu.
By taxi
There are several taxi companies serving Bridgend, including:
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