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Regional Overview Attractions
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Activities Accommodation Refreshment Stops
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Explore the
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Tour Guides & Maps & Travel
Coach Parking
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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 - tourism@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk 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 across the Cardiff Bay Barrage and
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Attractions
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: john.buxton@cambriantransport.com email: CosmestonLakes@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk email: info@penarthpierpavilion.co.uk email: porthkerry@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
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: rebeccaexley@aol.com email: dyffryn@nationaltrust.org.uk email: Nicola_Davies@rnli.org.uk email: enquiries@atlanticcollege.org
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: glyndwrvineyard@hotmail.com email: shwmae@hendrewennol.com email: rblm2013@gmail.com
web: www.glyndwrvineyard.co.uk web: www.hendrewennol.com web: www.llanilltud.org.uk
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Activities
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
Wide range of outdoor Pirate-themed adventure golf Surf lessons
Situated in thewith everything
beautiful
A working farm set in 160 acres
of countryside in the beautiful adventure activities in and course close to the beach. 12 supplied.
countryside Half-day, weekend,
surrounding the
Vale of Glamorgan. A children’s around the Vale, including holes of mini golf set among one-to-one instruction
Victorian seaside town offor adults
park, myriad of woodland walks mountain biking, kayaking, waterfalls and rock gardens. Café and children.
Porthcawl the Groups welcome
Grove Golf Club is
and lots of farm animals to visit canoeing, archery, rollerskiing for spectators. by arrangement.
established as oneCompetent
of the most
including a donkey sanctuary. and bushcraft. surfers
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courses within theandarea.
Amelia Trust has a visitor centre/ equipment.
Welcoming non- members as
cafe selling refreshments and well as offering very competitive
home-grown produce. membership packages, the Grove
tel: +44 (0)1446 742517 has a loyal
tel: +44 and growing
(0)7964 985404 following
tel: +44 (0)1446 782030 tel: +44 (0)29 2053 1066 of golfers and their families.
email: general@ameliatrust.org.uk email: info@capitaladventurewales.co.uk email: northvalleyleisure@googlemail.com email: southerndownsurfschool@live.co.uk
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: reservations@challengewales.org email: info@sladefarmorganics.com email: info@valeriding.co.uk email: office@taskforcepaintball.co.uk
web: www.challengewales.org web: www.sladefarmorganics.com web: www.valeriding.co.uk web: www.taskforcepaintball.co.uk
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Vale Golf Breaks
Challenging links and
championship parkland courses
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tel: +44 (0)800 6126295/ 01446 781323
@visitthevale email: hello@valegolfbreaks.com
web: www.valegolfbreaks.com
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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: reservations@hiexcardiffairport.co.uk email: reception@holmhousehotel.co.uk email: enquiries@bearhotel.com email: reservations.cardiff@millenniumhotels.com
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: info@llanerch-vineyard.co.uk email:info@themountrooms.co.uk email: reservations@vale-hotel.com email: enq@westhouse-hotel.co.uk
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
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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
having panoramic views over the
community cinema, arts, events and exhibition space, cafe, bar and
visit for a day out in the Welsh 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
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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
Stop 3 – Guardian Mining Memorial, Six Bells
What’s on in Southern Wales
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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Coach Parking Tour Guides
Find out where to drop off your passengers, park your coach Make sure you get the most out of your
visit to the region by hiring the services
or get further information about our main towns.
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
Badge Guides offer a more specialist visit www.walesbestguides.com
Rivermouth Car Park, Ogmore-By-Sea – CF32 0QU (non designated)
and localised expertise.
For further information please contact the
tourism team:
Tel +44 (0)1446 704867
Email tourism@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk 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 tourism@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
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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