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Porthcawl is a town situated on the southern coast of Wales within the county borough of Bridgend, on the western side of Glamorgan Heritage Coast. It lies 19 miles south east of Swansea and some 25 miles west of Cardiff. The town is also not far from Port Talbot and Maesteg. Porthcawl is recognised as a traditional seaside town, offering a seaside promenade and topnotch sandy beaches, according to Vernon Pethard, Managing Director ofwww.newhomesforsale.co.uk, the leading new homes website in the United Kingdom.
Porthcawl is a town with an interesting history. The famous St. John’s Church was built some 800 years ago in the village of Newton, which is only a few miles away from Porthcawl. The town as its exists now began life as a major coal port in the nineteenth century; however, its trade was taken over by other more rapidly growing ports like Barry in the 1880s.
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Things To See And Do Around Porthcawl:
St. John Church: The St. John Church was built in the twelfth century by the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem. The most notable feature of this church is the huge tower that was extended during the fifteenth century. The tower is around 54 ft. high and its walls are thick. The gigantic buttresses are essential due to the sandy foundation. The wonderful west door is a result of the fifteenth century rebuilding.
Coney Beach and Pleasure Park: Coney Beach and Pleasure Park is located on the beachfront of the Trecco Bay. It offers a range of attractions and rides including the wonderful Megablitz rollercoaster. Not very far from the park is the Trecco Bay holiday park, which is home to the largest caravan resort in Europe with a variety of entertainment opportunities for everybody, including the Jungle Jim playing area for children. The beach is itself clean and wide and offers a host of attractions, including trampolining and donkey rides.
Porthcawl Museum: The Porthcawl Museum is housed in the Old Police Station right at the centre of the community. The building was used as a law and order centre for more than 100 years. The museum has an amazing range of collections on display, including archaeological finds, tools and costumes of local tradesmen, records from local churches and information on the history of Welsh Guards.
Grand Pavilion: Grand Pavilion is an incredible all-round entertainment spot in Porthcawl. The fantastic seaside arena plays host to high-profile events, music festivals, comedy evenings, children’s shows, musical theatre and pantomime. It truly is a great entertainment venue for the entire family. Located on the Esplanade, the pavilion offers breathtaking views of the beachfront. The venue can be hired for a range of social functions including marriage ceremonies, corporate events, conferences and business lunches.
Famous People Born In Porthcawl:
Over the years, Porthcawl has produced a number of world famous people. Some of the most prominent ones include actress Jan Anderson, actor Jason Hughes, director Dermot Tynan, singer Steve Strange and visual effects expert Tim Jones.
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