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The 10 Best Free Things to do in Bridgend, Wales
Discover the best top things to do in Bridgend, United Kingdom including Glamorgan Heritage Coastline, Merthyr Mawr Sand Dunes, Kenfig National Nature Reserve, St John's House Trust, Parc Slip Nature Reserve, Parc Calon Lan, Coity Castle, Newbridge Fields, Bryngarw Country Park, The Farmers Arms.
Restaurants in Bridgend
1. Glamorgan Heritage Coastline
2. Merthyr Mawr Sand Dunes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 405 reviews
Reviewed By kevinparry46 - Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia
Wonderful peaceful walking place, home of the Big Dipper the Tallest sand dune in Europe .. Great place for dog walking, plenty of wildlife its nature at its best.
3. Kenfig National Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 224 reviews
Reviewed By whiphound64
Even though you could walk and enjoy without a dog - 'dogs rule' - lovely to see so many dogs mostly off leads being walked. Either stroll down dunes to Sker Beach which is stunning and usually deserted or visit the jewel in the crown the 'pond' - I have visited here many times in the past 6 years when I have been camping nearby. Sometimes seen upto 20 dogs all playing, swimming and running around together - great to see them all socialising - why keep a dog on a lead they are pack animals! Toilet facilities at car park always clean and usually an ice cream van to refresh you after your walk. Free car parking as well - will certainly be visiting again and again.
4. St John's House Trust
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Formerly known as The Hospice, St John's House is the oldest habitable dwelling in the town, c.1511. Described by the Royal Commission as: "A Hearth Passage house, the crenellated beams at The Hospice are the only known domestic examples in Glamorgan; the architectural detail is not only of high quality but increasingly lavish timber detail signals the hierarchy of rooms." The house is open on the second Sunday and last Saturday of each month (except December): 11am - 3pm.
5. Parc Slip Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 160 reviews
The 247 acre Parc Slip Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve with its brand NEW VISITOR CENTRE has something for everyone: A variety of different habitat types supporting many different species for wildlife enthusiasts. A safe area for families to discover and enjoy nature. For cyclists, well-maintained traffic-free cycle tracks, including a 4km stretch of Sustrans National Cycle Route 4. Over 10km of tracks for dog walking, with water and free dog waste bags available at the Visitor Centre. Accessible paths on the Nature Reserve for wheelchairs, walking sticks and for those with sight problems. The Centre and Coffee Shop are fully accessible. ACCESS into and throughout the Reserve is exceptional; with dipping platforms near the Visitor Centre, access-for-all pathways, cycle ways, natural pathways, bird hides and picnic benches. And some Events put on here take you deep into some normally hidden parts of the Reserve. The Visitor Centre with its large free car park is set in open countryside but right by the road, and just a few miles from Bridgend. Northern Wetlands HideNorthern Wetlands Hide. NEW FOR 2013 is the freshly reopened Parc Slip Wildlife Trust Visitor Centre with Coffee Shop and upstairs Discovery Room, which is available for hire. A new events programme, with activities including wildlife surveys and guided walks, is running from the Visitor Centre. And there are many exciting developments planned for the Nature Reserve, such as the new arable crop field to provide a seed crop for breeding birds.
Reviewed By KevR516 - Bridgend, United Kingdom
Parc Slip is part of The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales. Free parking, Free entrance and with a visitor centre and cafe for the requisite cup of tea and a bacon sandwich. Walking around the site there are ponds/scrapes and hides to spy on the wildlife. Well worth a visit
6. Parc Calon Lan
7. Coity Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By helstravels
Although it probably won’t take you more than an hour to look round. This is well worth a visit. It strangely in the middle of a housing estate. Would be knights and princesses can let their imagination. No toilet or cafe facilities but it free and easily doable.
8. Newbridge Fields
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By caelchamberlain2 - Bridgend, United Kingdom
Local community fields perfect for a morning stroll , dog walk or a gentle run , used by two rugby teams and backs onto the Bridgend halo life centre
9. Bryngarw Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 342 reviews
Reviewed By Anniuw - Bridgend, United Kingdom
Had the most beautiful afternoon tea for my mum’s birthday. All the lovely bone China and homemade cakes and sandwiches. Great friendly staff. Thank you
10. The Farmers Arms
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By mariannelewis11 - Rhondda Cynon Taf, United Kingdom
We visited The Farmers Arms, the Pub on the pond today for lunch and were greeted by a very pleasant young lady who assisted in my choice of meal. My compliments to the chef it was delicious. We will certainly visit again as I understand they intend introducing ‘Afternoon tea’ I wish them ever good wish for this exciting new venture. Full marks to you.
