Vale of Glamorgan Group Travel Guide
Blaenau Gwent
Blaenavon
Bridgend
Caerphilly
Cardiff
Merthyr Tydfil
Monmouthshire
Newport
Rhondda Cynon Taf www.visitsouthernwales.org Vale of Glamorgan Contents 04 06
Regional Overview Attractions 08 10 12
Activities Accommodation Refreshment Stops
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Explore the Vale of Glamorgan Event Highlights 16 17 18
Tour Guides & Maps & Travel Coach Parking Vale Ambassadors Information
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Hello… Shwmae…. Bonjour….. Guten Tag…. Hallo… Dia duit Welcome (or Croeso as we prefer to say) to Southern Wales You may already have an idea what to expect from a trip to Southern Wales.
We are split into ten distinctive areas, each with their own character and charm. The areas of Blaenau Gwent, Blaenavon, Caerphilly, Merthyr and Rhondda Cynon Taf are well known for their history and heritage, whilst Discover The Vale of Glamorgan nearby Monmouthshire is more rural and famed for its fabulous food Our name may make you think of and drink. Newport and Cardiff are secluded routes through green hills thriving cities with some world class but that’s not the whole picture. The attractions whilst along Bridgend Vale (as it’s known locally) is actually and the Vale of Glamorgan is a mix a coastal region just west of Cardiff of coastal resorts, market towns and For more information visit our website in South Wales, with a 14 mile stretch fabulous countryside. www.visitsouthernwales.org of Heritage Coast. We’re the most southerly point in Wales, along which We have plenty of castles and museums or contact the tourism team: runs the Wales Coast Path towering but we also have a National Park, the tel - +44 (0)1446 704867 above cliffs, golden beaches, remote Why choose the Vale? Cardiff, the start of the Wales Coast Path and an email - [email protected] coves, surf schools, boat cruises and capital city of Wales is right on our Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. To order the brochures for the other areas through the Victorian seaside resorts doorstep. In under 2 miles you can stroll of Southern Wales please contact of Penarth and Barry Island. from Cardiff Bay to Penarth Marina We also have some things you may +44 (0)845 6002639 or e-mail across the Cardiff Bay Barrage and not associate with us. There are the [email protected] Inland the Vale is an idyllic mix of you’d be missing out if you visit Cardiff remains of a Roman amphitheatre and rolling hills, country lanes, gentle without popping over to the Vale. barracks, vineyards producing award footpaths, well-kept farms with Rhondda Cynon Taf winning wine and a great big sculpture, Bridgend County Cardiff Blaenavon Group Travel Guide Group Travel Guide Group Travel Guide beautiful cottages and historic Blaenau Gwent Group Travel Guide soaring 20 metres into the sky and Group Travel Guide churches and castles. The perfect Newport Caerphilly Monmouthshire standing guard over the Valleys below. Group Travel Guide Group Travel Guide Vale of Glamorgan Merthyr Tydfil Group Travel Guide Group Travel Guide backdrop for outdoor activities, Blaenau Gwent Group Travel Guide Blaenau Gwent Blaenavon Blaenau Gwent Blaenavon Blaenau Gwent Bridgend Blaenavon Bridgend Blaenavon Caerphilly Bridgend exploring local legends and enjoying Caerphilly Bridgend Cardiff Blaenau Gwent Caerphilly Caerphilly Cardiff Each of our areas has its own guide. Merthyr Tydfil Bridgend Cardiff Merthyr Tydfil Cardiff Monmouthshire Caerphilly Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr Tydfil Monmouthshire Newport Monmouthshire great food. Equally good in the sun or Monmouthshire Newport Monmouthshire Blaenau Gwent Blaenau Gwent Rhondda Cynon Taf Newport Blaenau Gwent Newport Newport Rhondda Cynon Taf So have a flick through this one and Blaenau Gwent Blaenavon Blaenavon Vale of Glamorgan e4438 Cardiff Council artwork for SW RhonddaGuide v3.indd Cynon 1 Taf Blaenavon Rhondda Cynon Taf Rhondda Cynon Taf Vale of Glamorgan Blaenavon Bridgend Blaenau Gwent Bridgendwww.visitsouthernwales.orgwww.visitsouthernwales.org 18/09/2015 17:04 Vale of Glamorgan Bridgend Vale of Glamorgan Bridgendwww.visitsouthernwales.org Caerphilly Caerphilly Blaenavon rain (come prepared, that’s how the Caerphilly Caerphilly Cardiff Cardiff Bridgend www.visitsouthernwales.org Cardiff then take a look at the companion Cardiff Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr Tydfil Caerphilly Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr Tydfil www.visitsouthernwales.org Monmouthshire Monmouthshire Cardiff Monmouthshire Monmouthshire Newport Newport Merthyr Tydfil Vale is so green), your experience will Newport Newport Rhondda Cynon Taf Rhondda Cynon Taf Monmouthshire brochures and before long you’ll be Rhondda Cynon Taf Rhondda Cynon Taf Vale of Glamorgan Vale of Glamorgan Newport Vale of Glamorgan www.visitsouthernwales.org Vale of Glamorgan www.visitsouthernwales.org www.visitsouthernwales.org Rhondda Cynon Taf Vale of Glamorgan always be authentic. planning your trip to Southern Wales. www.visitsouthernwales.org www.visitsouthernwales.org
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Hunting for ideas for a group day out. Browse through the fantastic range of things to do in the Vale of Glamorgan.
Barry Tourist Railway & War Museum Cosmeston Medieval Village Penarth Pier Pavilion Porthkerry Country Park
Take a ride on a heritage Step back in time and enter Magnificently restored Art Enjoy the great outdoors at locomotive and learn about the a superbly reconstructed Deco pavilion on Penarth Porthkerry Country Park. With 220 history of the railways, then visit 14th century village. Entry to Pier, complete with cinema, acres of woods and meadowland, the Barry at War Museum at the Cosmeston Medieval Village and café, retail area and gallery. including nature trails and an station. Open throughout the small museum is free. Guided Programme of exhibitions onsite café in a sheltered valley year for families, groups and rail tours are available daily by a and events. leading to a pebble beach and enthusiasts, offering a fun and costumed villager in character. spectacular cliffs, Porthkerry enjoyable trip. makes for a great day out.
tel: +44 (0)1446 748816 tel: +44 (0)29 2070 1678 tel: +44 (0)29 2071 2100 tel: +44 (0)29 2070 1678 email: [email protected] email: [email protected] email: [email protected] email: [email protected] web: www.barrytouristrailway.co.uk web: www.visitthevale.com web: www.penarthpavilion.co.uk web: www.visitthevale.com
Cowbridge Physic Garden Dyffryn House & Gardens RNLI Experience Centre St Donats Castle & Arts Centre
Originally part of the Old Hall Edwardian gardens with formal The RNLI Experience at Barry This 12th century castle opens its Gardens laid out in the 18th lawns, ponds, arboretum, Island offers an innovative, doors and gardens to visitors at century, this formal garden glasshouse and intimate garden enjoyable and memorable selected days during the summer, features plants traditionally used rooms. Parts of Dyffryn House experience to learn more about and welcomes group parties by for healing, cooking and dyeing are also open to visitors. the work the RNLI carry out to arrangement. The Arts Centre fabrics. continue to save lives. Please call plays host to a variety of arts for opening times prior to visit. programmes, live performances Free entry. and cinema screenings.
tel: +44 (0)1446 773264 or 07890 941502 tel: +44 (0)29 2059 3328 tel: +44 (0)1446 734157 tel: +44 (0)1446 799100 email: [email protected] email: [email protected] email: [email protected] email: [email protected] web: www.cowbridgephysicgarden.org.uk web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dyffryn-gardens web: www.stdonats.com
Glyndwr Vineyard Hendrewennol Fruit Garden St Illtud’s Church & Galilee Chapel
Glyndwr Vineyard is the oldest Hendrewennol Fruit Garden is Until 2013 a ruined ‘Galilee established and largest vineyard a family run PYO soft fruit farm Chapel’ stood at the western end in Wales. Book a tour with a talk, and a great place to visit. An of St. Illtud’s Church. Today the home cooked buffet and wine on-site shop and cafe, children’s ruin has been transformed into tasting. Tours and wine-tasting play area and Maize Maze offers an award winning Visitor Centre. by arrangement. a great day out for all.
tel: +44 (0)1446 774564 tel: +44 (0)1446 781 670 tel: +44 (0)1446 792439 email: [email protected] email: [email protected] email: [email protected] web: www.glyndwrvineyard.co.uk web: www.hendrewennol.com web: www.llanilltud.org.uk
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The Vale of Glamorgan has a great range of activities to suite your group visit. Here’s just a taster of what you can experience during your visit.
Amelia Trust Capital Adventure Wales Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf Southerndown Surf School Surf lessons with everything A working farm set in 160 acres Wide range of outdoor Pirate-themed adventure golf Situated in the beautiful of countryside in the beautiful adventure activities in and course close to the beach. 12 countrysidesupplied. Half-day, surrounding weekend, the Vale of Glamorgan. A children’s around the Vale, including holes of mini golf set among Victorianone-to-one seaside instruction town of for adults park, myriad of woodland walks mountain biking, kayaking, waterfalls and rock gardens. Café Porthcawland children. the GroupsGrove Golf welcome Club is and lots of farm animals to visit canoeing, archery, rollerskiing for spectators. establishedby arrangement. as one Competent of the most including a donkey sanctuary. and bushcraft. popularsurfers can courses hire wetsuitswithin the and area. Amelia Trust has a visitor centre/ Welcomingequipment. non- members as cafe selling refreshments and well as offering very competitive home-grown produce. membership packages, the Grove tel: +44 (0)1446 742517 tel:has +44a loyal (0)7964 and growing 985404 following tel: +44 (0)1446 782030 tel: +44 (0)29 2053 1066 of golfers and their families. email: [email protected] email: [email protected] email: [email protected] email: [email protected] web: www.ameliatrust.org.uk web: www.capitaladventurewales.co.uk web: www.smugglers-cove.co.uk web: www.southerndownsurfschool.co.uk
Challenge Wales | Wales’ Tall Ship Slade Farm St Brides Riding and Trekking Centre Taskforce Paintball
Challenge Wales is a 72-foot Discover daily life on the farm. Horse riding lessons for adults South Wales’ premier yacht that offers groups and You will meet the animals and and children aged 4+, complete paintballing centre with 12 zones individuals aged 12 to 25 the see outstanding wildlife. Set in a beginners or experienced riders. across 30 acres. Also laser tag, chance to learn life skills through beautiful 9 acre garden, including Welsh Riding and Trekking archery and low impact kids sailing training. No experience is stunning views of Dunraven Bay, Association approved. paintball for 8 years and above. necessary. Booking required. Slade Farm Gardens are open for tea & cakes, the perfect way to finish your visit.
tel: +44 (0)29 2022 0266 tel: +44 (0)1656 880799 tel: +44 (0)1656 880000 / 07980 278661 tel: +44 (0)29 2059 3900 email: [email protected] email: [email protected] email: [email protected] email: [email protected] web: www.challengewales.org web: www.sladefarmorganics.com web: www.valeriding.co.uk web: www.taskforcepaintball.co.uk
Vale Golf Breaks
Challenging links and championship parkland courses What’s occurin’ with breath-taking backdrops provide a real test of your golf. Check out what’s happening in the Vale all year round at www.visitthevale.com visitthevale tel: +44 (0)800 6126295/ 01446 781323 email: [email protected] @visitthevale web: www.valegolfbreaks.com
8 www.visitsouthernwales.org Vale of Glamorgan 9 Accommodation The area has a wide range of quality accommodation to suit every taste and budget, from hotels, guest houses, bed and breakfast establishments and farmhouses to self catering accommodation such as holiday cottages, caravan and camping sites.
Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Airport Holm House Hotel The Bear Hotel The Copthorne Hotel
If you are looking for a base from A luxury boutique hotel located Set in a historic coaching inn Situated in a beautiful lakeside which to explore the exciting in the tranquil setting of the which dates back to the 12th setting and offers convenient coastline, valleys and castles of Penarth cliff tops with panoramic century, this hotel with stone access to Wales, Cardiff city South Wales, look no further views to the Bristol Channel and walls and timber-beamed ceilings centre, Cardiff International than the Holiday Inn Express Somerset. Holm House offers 12 is situated in the beautiful market Airport and the Millennium Cardiff Airport. individual luxury bedrooms and town of Cowbridge, 7.5 miles Stadium. The hotel offers a combines fine dining, afternoon from Dyffryn Gardens and 13 relaxed atmosphere, modern teas, lounge area, snug, bar and a facilities and outstanding service. luxury spa. miles from Cardiff city centre.
tel: +44 (0)1446 711117 tel: +44 (0)29 2070 6029 tel: +44 (0)1446 774814 tel: +44 (0)29 2059 9100 email: [email protected] email: [email protected] email: [email protected] email: [email protected] web: www.hiexcardiffairport.co.uk web: www.holmhousehotel.com web: www.bearhotel.com web: www.millenniumhotels.co.uk/copthornecardiff
Llanerch Vineyard Mount Rooms The Vale Hotel West House Country Hotel
Llanerch Vineyard is situated Accommodation in the heart of Nestled away in over 650 acres of Situated in the historic west in the picturesque Vale of Barry. Forty four rooms, all recently beautiful Welsh countryside, the side of Llantwit Major the hotel Glamorgan yet only 15 minutes refurbished providing high quality Vale Resort with its 143 bedroom dates back to the 16th century. from the centre of Cardiff. Bed & in a contemporary style. Barry is the perfect destination. We This intimate, warm and inviting breakfast at Llanerch is provided train station is minutes away and offer first class spa and golf hotel is set in the glorious Vale of in the main farmhouse or in Cardiff airport is a 7 minute drive. breaks along with magnificent Glamorgan countryside and is just studio rooms especially created Perfectly situated within perfect resort facilities for all. a short drive from the dramatic from the old winery buildings. distance to all local amenities. Glamorgan Heritage coastline.
tel: +44 (0)1443 222716 tel: +44 (0)1446 370145 tel: +44 (0)1443 667800 tel: +44 (0)1446 792406 email: [email protected] email:[email protected] email: [email protected] email: [email protected] web: www.llanerch-vineyard.co.uk web: www.themountrooms.co.uk web: www.vale-hotel.com web: www.westhouse-hotel.co.uk
Premier Inn, Barry Island
Less than a 2-minute walk from Barry Waterfront, this contemporary hotel is a 10-minute drive from Cardiff Airport and just 15 minutes to the centre of Cardiff. On-site Brewers Fayre pub/restaurant and free parking. There’s so much to do in Southern Wales that we couldn’t fit it all into one brochure. Take a look at tel: +44 (0)871 527 9370 our website for more ideas for your group visit. web: www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/BARISL/ barry-island-cardiff-airport www.visitsouthernwales.org
10 www.visitsouthernwales.org Refreshment Stops Explore The Vale of Glamorgan Take time out from you tour to enjoy a spot of lunch or a refreshing tea or coffee at one of the many cafés, pubs or restaurants throughout the region. 1 Day Itinerary Take a tour around The Vale of Glamorgan and experience some of the best on offer to your Hendrewennol Fruit Garden James Sommerin Llanerch Vineyard groups including a newly restored pier, Victorian Mansion, 12th Century Castle, award winning visitor centre and medieval castles.
Stop 1 – Penarth Pier Pavilion The newly restored Penarth Pier Pavilion boasts a 70 seater Hendrewennol is a great place to The restaurant has the luxury of Llanerch Vineyard has great community cinema, arts, events and exhibition space, cafe, bar and visit for a day out in the Welsh having panoramic views over the pleasure in offering you a choice countryside, as well as to pick Severn Estuary which sets the of dining experiences, in either restaurant and meeting spaces. fruit. Groups are welcome by scene for a very relaxing dining the Cariad Bistro or the Cariad www.penarthpavilion.co.uk arrangement. experience. Restaurant. Bonvilston, CF5 6TS Penarth, CF64 3AU Hensol, CF72 8GG www.hendrewennol.com www.jamessommerinrestaurant.co.uk www.llanerch-vineyard.co.uk Stop 2 – Dyffryn House & Gardens Within the gardens, a grand Victorian mansion overlooks the key Penarth Pier Pavilion The Barn at West Farm The Bear Hotel aspects of the gardens. Parts of the ground and first floors have been restored and are unfurnished. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dyffryn-gardens
Stop 3 – St Donats Castle & Art Centre With stunning views over the A luxurious exclusive venue We are proud to offer you our Severn estuary, our café and for private hire situated on the extensive quality gastro menu, Come take a sneak peek at this remarkable castle just outside restaurant is open for breakfast, Wales Coast Path overlooking as well as Chef’s daily specials. Cardiff, once the home of newspaper magnate, William Randolph lunch and tea from 10am to the Glamorgan Heritage Coast. What you eat is locally-sourced Hearst and his Hollywood guests. 5.00pm. Advance bookings necessary. and prepared freshly to order. www.stdonats.com Penarth, CF64 3AU Southerndown, CF32 0PY Cowbridge, CF71 7AF www.penarthpavilion.co.uk www.barnatwestfarm.com www.bearhotel.com Stop 4 – St Illtud Church & Galilee Chapel Until 2013 a ruined ‘Galilee Chapel’ stood at the western end of St. The Fig Tree Whitmore & Jacksons Illtud’s Church. Today the ruin has been transformed into an award winning Visitor Centre. www.llanilltud.org.uk
Stop 5 – Slade Farm Organics, Safari and Garden Tours Set in a beautifully restored With stunning views across Victorian beach shelter, the Whitmore Bay, we offer quality, Discover daily life on the farm. You will meet the animals and see award winning fig tree offers locally sourced, lovingly prepared outstanding wildlife. Set in a beautiful 9 acre garden, including affordable traditional and dishes. Groups welcomed by stunning views of Dunraven Bay, Slade Farm Gardens are open for tea contemporary fresh food. arrangement. & cakes, the perfect way to finish your visit. Penarth, CF64 3AU Barry Island, CF62 5TJ www.sladefarmorganics.com www.thefigtreepenarth.co.uk
12 www.visitsouthernwales.org Vale of Glamorgan 13 Explore the Region - 2 Day Itinerary Day 2 (Continued)
With so much to do it can be challenging to know where to start. We’ve put together a Stop 3 – Dyffryn Gardens, The Vale of Glamorgan sample two day itinerary for you, giving you the opportunity to visit some of the very best Covering more than 55 acres, Dyffryn Gardens feature a stunning collection of intimate garden rooms including a rose garden, Pompeian garden and an extensive Arboretum attractions in the region. featuring trees from all over the world. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dyffryn-gardens Day 1 Stop 4 – McArthurGlen Designer Outlet, Bridgend Situated right on junction 36 of the M4 Motorway, the undercover mall has over 90 Stop 1 – Llancaiach Fawr Manor, Caerphilly shops selling high street and designer brand names at discounted prices. Llancaiach Fawr Manor near Caerphilly is a 17th century manor house. Take a tour of www.bridgenddesigneroutlet.com the house and meet the servants who will tell you tales of what life was like for them back in 1645. Stop 5 - The Royal Mint Visitor Experience, Rhondda Cynon Taf www.llancaiachfawr.co.uk Take a look behind the scenes at Britain’s oldest manufacturing organisation. See for Stop 2 – Cyfarthfa Park & Museum, Merthyr yourself the people and processes that put the pounds and pennies in your pockets. Imposing 1824 castle housing a museum with a collection of fine art and social www.royalmint.com/en/the-royal-mint-experience history items. www.visitmerthyr.co.uk/attractions/cyfarthfa-park-museum.aspx What’s on in Southern Wales Stop 3 – Guardian Mining Memorial, Six Bells Towering above the village of Six Bells is the Guardian Mining Memorial. Commemorating the 1960 Six Bells mining disaster, the monument was unveiled in 2010. Time your visit right and not only will you stay in some great accommodation, get to sample www.guardianwales.info some great food and visit some top attractions, you’ll also get to enjoy some fabulous events.
Stop 4 – Blaenavon World Heritage Centre, Blaenavon We’ve highlighted some of the most popular ones here, but there are hundreds more going The Centre features an interactive Victorian school room, film and multi-media displays which not only provide visitors with a unique insight into the significance of Blaenavon’s on throughout the year. Industrial Landscape, but also introduces them to the area’s many attractions. www.visitblaenavon.co.uk For a full list of events in the region, please visit www.visitsouthernwales.org Stop 5 - Shire Hall, Monmouthshire Built in 1724, the elegant building has a remarkable past. Once a centre of commerce Steelhouse Festival, and governance for the town, it also served as a courthouse. Blaenau Gwent www.shirehallmonmouth.org.uk
Nos Galan Road Races, Isle of Fire, Vale of Mountain Ash Glamorgan Day 2 RHS Flower Show Stop 1 – Tredegar House, Newport Cardiff Set in 90 acres of beautiful parkland on the outskirts of Newport is this 17th century house. Now in the care of the National Trust, visitors can hear about the house’s history and it’s eccentric former owners and view the art collection. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/tredegar-house Abergavenny Food Festival The Big Splash, Newport
Stop 2 – Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff As part of a visit to the Centre, behind the scenes tours are offered where you can discover the secrets of the landmark building and find out what lies beneath the inscription. Special deals are available for groups and there is ample coach parking nearby. www.wmc.org Porthcawl Elvis Blaenavon World Heritage Merthyr Rising The Big Cheese, Caerphilly Festival Day, Blaenavon
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Find out where to drop off your passengers, park your coach Make sure you get the most out of your or get further information about our main towns. visit to the region by hiring the services of a tour guide. Members of The Wales Official Tour Guide Association are The Vale of Glamorgan the only guides officially recognised There are coach drop-off and pick-up points near most of the main attractions, with longterm to be able to guide in Wales. They can parking available close to the main towns. provide highly trained, professional and experienced Blue Badge Guides, who Coach Parking will help bring your journey to life. Nell’s Point Car Park, Barry Island – CF62 5TR (designated bays) There are dozens of guides, each with Cliff Parade Car Park, Penarth – CF64 5BP (designated bays) their own specialisms, interests and Cymlau Car Park, Southerndown – CF32 0RP (non designated) language skills. Blue Badge Guides can Brig-y-Don Car Park, Ogmore-By-Sea – CF32 0PR (non designated) take you all over the region, whilst Green To find a guide to suit your needs please visit www.walesbestguides.com Rivermouth Car Park, Ogmore-By-Sea – CF32 0QU (non designated) Badge Guides offer a more specialist and localised expertise.
For further information please contact the tourism team: Tel +44 (0)1446 704867 Email [email protected] Vale Ambassadors
For first-hand knowledge about what to see and where to go, get in touch with one of our Vale Ambassadors. There are 50 such volunteers who are eager to share their enthusiasm for the local area and their specialist knowledge. They can be contacted by email or telephone before you visit the Vale, and some are available to greet you during your trip.
For further information on our Ambassadors: see www.visitthevale.com Email [email protected] Or call +44 (0)1446 704867
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Away from the coast, the geology of this region has produced a rolling, fertile landscape with a mild climate, affectionately known as the 'Garden of Cardiff'. It's not your average garden, though - the Vale's harvest is an absolute feast. Perhaps as you’d expect we have an excellent range of organic meat, eggs, milk, honey and preserves, and places to pick your own fruit and veg. Almost as abundant are pies, breads, cakes, confectionary, coffee and ice cream. We're experts in producing wines and ales, ciders and perries. And last but not least, you'll find delicious Glamorgan sausages - a local vegetarian recipe using cheese, leeks and breadcrumbs, from a time when meat was scarce.
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