Linda's Guidebook

Linda
Linda's Guidebook

The food scene

Home-cooked food.
Delicious tapas .Steak. Seafood and so much more. Rustic charm . Bridgend Town. Easy walking distance
6 locals recommend
Poco Poco
3 Elder St
6 locals recommend
Delicious tapas .Steak. Seafood and so much more. Rustic charm . Bridgend Town. Easy walking distance
Fancy something a bit spicy then this is the place for you. walking distance
Natraj Tandoori Restaurant
16 Wyndham St
Fancy something a bit spicy then this is the place for you. walking distance
Italian restaurant. Good food. Nice setting reasonably priced. walking distance
Zia Nina
28 Dunraven Place
Italian restaurant. Good food. Nice setting reasonably priced. walking distance
Great food. walking distance
Orto Lounge
14 Market place
Great food. walking distance
If you love good food while enjoying stunning views then this is the place for you. See for miles around in this remote .family friendly pub and restaurant.
Llangeinor Arms
Llangeinor Road
If you love good food while enjoying stunning views then this is the place for you. See for miles around in this remote .family friendly pub and restaurant.
If you fancy a Cocktail and lunch after a busy morning shopping then this is the place for you
Slug & Lettuce Swansea
1-4 Caer St
If you fancy a Cocktail and lunch after a busy morning shopping then this is the place for you
Fancy a special treat ? Visit the ivy in Cardiff. Beautiful decor and fantastic food.
21 locals recommend
The Ivy Cardiff
69/70 St David’s
21 locals recommend
Fancy a special treat ? Visit the ivy in Cardiff. Beautiful decor and fantastic food.
Just a five minute ride out of town
Red Dragon
Litchard Hill
Just a five minute ride out of town
Delicious food in town center.
Tholos
Delicious food in town center.
Marble Steakhouse
Something a bit special .
11 locals recommend
The Pelican In Her Piety
Ogmore Road
11 locals recommend
Something a bit special .
Lovely cooked dinner. Very busy on a Sunday. On the outskirts of town.
Toby Carvery Bridgend
Lovely cooked dinner. Very busy on a Sunday. On the outskirts of town.
Great food. on the outskirts of town
Cherry Laurel Bridgend
Kingsway
Great food. on the outskirts of town
Great food just out of town.
The Caeffatri Restaurant and Bar
Great food just out of town.
A little further out of town but worth it.
El Prado Bar and Restaurant
15 High St
A little further out of town but worth it.

Sightseeing

One of 4 beautiful beaches . This one is popular with surfers. Just a 10 minute drive from bridgend
24 locals recommend
Porthcawl Rest Bay Beach
24 locals recommend
One of 4 beautiful beaches . This one is popular with surfers. Just a 10 minute drive from bridgend
The Gower has the most scenic award winning clean beaches in Wales. Visit Oxwich Bay. Caswell bay Three cliffs. or explore and find the many hidden coves and beaches.
115 locals recommend
Gower
115 locals recommend
The Gower has the most scenic award winning clean beaches in Wales. Visit Oxwich Bay. Caswell bay Three cliffs. or explore and find the many hidden coves and beaches.
Most amazing views and if your feeling energetic you could try one of the many hiking trails .
279 locals recommend
Brecon Beacons
Beacons Park
279 locals recommend
Most amazing views and if your feeling energetic you could try one of the many hiking trails .
Well worth a visit. Over 500 acres of park land. Herds of deer. sculptures. Go ape, Cafe, and much much more. Something for everyone
73 locals recommend
Parc Gwledig Margam Country Park
73 locals recommend
Well worth a visit. Over 500 acres of park land. Herds of deer. sculptures. Go ape, Cafe, and much much more. Something for everyone
10 minutes from Bridgend . A woodland park. Cafe,picnic area. riverside walks. play park, Japanese gardens. Beautiful all year around
26 locals recommend
Bryngarw Country Park
26 locals recommend
10 minutes from Bridgend . A woodland park. Cafe,picnic area. riverside walks. play park, Japanese gardens. Beautiful all year around
Step back in time. Be brave and cross the stepping stones then the swinging Bridge then find yourself in the pretty thatched village of Merthyr Mawr
45 locals recommend
Ogmore Castle
45 locals recommend
Step back in time. Be brave and cross the stepping stones then the swinging Bridge then find yourself in the pretty thatched village of Merthyr Mawr
Step back in time and walk around this recreated village. Go inside the houses and shops taken down stone by stone then rebuilt to make this an all day experience. Free admission.
328 locals recommend
St Fagans National Museum of History
328 locals recommend
Step back in time and walk around this recreated village. Go inside the houses and shops taken down stone by stone then rebuilt to make this an all day experience. Free admission.
Why not take the train from Bridgend to visit Cardiff bay. Have a glass of wine or two in one of the many restaurants or just enjoy the view.
215 locals recommend
Cardiff Bay
Bute Street
215 locals recommend
Why not take the train from Bridgend to visit Cardiff bay. Have a glass of wine or two in one of the many restaurants or just enjoy the view.
A great day out for all the family. Discover dinosaurs, a working farm .Woodland walks. Beautiful manicured gardens. tea rooms and more
10 locals recommend
Fonmon Castle
10 locals recommend
A great day out for all the family. Discover dinosaurs, a working farm .Woodland walks. Beautiful manicured gardens. tea rooms and more
Wander around the grounds of the historic priory. Dating back to the 16th century.
6 locals recommend
Ewenny Priory
Abbey Road
6 locals recommend
Wander around the grounds of the historic priory. Dating back to the 16th century.
Indoor or outdoor. An amazing selection of plants and gardens. Garden Centre, cafe. Ride on train , acres to explore.
197 locals recommend
National Botanic Garden of Wales
197 locals recommend
Indoor or outdoor. An amazing selection of plants and gardens. Garden Centre, cafe. Ride on train , acres to explore.
Take a trip back in time. Go down into the pit and see what conditions the miners worked under.
174 locals recommend
Big Pit National Coal Museum
174 locals recommend
Take a trip back in time. Go down into the pit and see what conditions the miners worked under.

Spa day

Have a spa day . Book a massage or just use the outdoor heated pool . Book afternoon tea or lunch. Indoor pool and sauna also available. RELAX 😌
Lanelay Hall Hotel and Spa
Lanelay Road
Have a spa day . Book a massage or just use the outdoor heated pool . Book afternoon tea or lunch. Indoor pool and sauna also available. RELAX 😌
Spa day. Massage. indoor pool. Afternoon tea. Or lunch. If your feeling energetic use the well equipped gym. In Bridgend Town so not so not far to travel. Take a taxi and relax with a glass of wine or a cocktail.
Heronston Hotel & Leisure Club
Ewenny Road
Spa day. Massage. indoor pool. Afternoon tea. Or lunch. If your feeling energetic use the well equipped gym. In Bridgend Town so not so not far to travel. Take a taxi and relax with a glass of wine or a cocktail.

golf

Enjoy a game of golf while taking in the stunning views of rest Bay.
18 locals recommend
Royal Porthcawl
18 locals recommend
Enjoy a game of golf while taking in the stunning views of rest Bay.
Fancy a round of golf. And a spot of lunch . This is the place for you.
Grove Golf Club
Fancy a round of golf. And a spot of lunch . This is the place for you.
Stunning views
6 locals recommend
Southerndown Golf Club
6 locals recommend
Stunning views

adventure

Great day out for all the family. Hire a bike and explore the moutain trails, go hiking,take a pinic or a leisurely walk around the lakes after a spot of lunch at the visitors centre
31 locals recommend
Afan Forest Park
31 locals recommend
Great day out for all the family. Hire a bike and explore the moutain trails, go hiking,take a pinic or a leisurely walk around the lakes after a spot of lunch at the visitors centre
Great fun for all the family. Must see the adorable giraffs and the great array of animals . Adventure playground .Cafe petting zoo and more
289 locals recommend
Folly Farm
289 locals recommend
Great fun for all the family. Must see the adorable giraffs and the great array of animals . Adventure playground .Cafe petting zoo and more
Great fun for all the family.
222 locals recommend
Oakwood Theme Park
Canaston Bridge
222 locals recommend
Great fun for all the family.
Family day out.
158 locals recommend
Heatherton World of Activities
158 locals recommend
Family day out.
Be adventurous. Get some coaching and enjoy white water rafting.
84 locals recommend
Cardiff International White Water
Watkiss Way
84 locals recommend
Be adventurous. Get some coaching and enjoy white water rafting.
Great fun for the kids or the young at heart. Enjoy a coffee and a snack while the kids wear themselves out
8 locals recommend
Jump Jam Trampoline Climb RodeoBull and Inflatable Virtual Reality Super Adventure Park
Horsefair Road
8 locals recommend
Great fun for the kids or the young at heart. Enjoy a coffee and a snack while the kids wear themselves out
Great day out for all the family
6 locals recommend
The Amelia Trust Farm
Five Mile Lane
6 locals recommend
Great day out for all the family
Fun for all the family
12 locals recommend
Wiggleys Fun Farm
Aberbaiden Road
12 locals recommend
Fun for all the family
Petting zoo. Cafe. Fishing.Picnic area. Something for everyone
Warren Mill Farm
Petting zoo. Cafe. Fishing.Picnic area. Something for everyone
19 locals recommend
Cefn Mably Farm Park
Began Road
19 locals recommend
Amazing and thrilling
105 locals recommend
Zip World Tower
105 locals recommend
Amazing and thrilling
Excillarating
13 locals recommend
Porthcawl Surf School
13 locals recommend
Excillarating
Lovely views of Ogmore castle and river.. why not pop into the pelican for lunch?
11 locals recommend
Ogmore Farm Riding Centre
11 locals recommend
Lovely views of Ogmore castle and river.. why not pop into the pelican for lunch?

fishing

Fishing .picnic. scenic
The Wilderness Lake Porthcawl
12 A4106
Fishing .picnic. scenic
4 and1/2 acre Millpond. Stocked with a Great variety of fish. The rest of the family can enjoy the day at the petting zoo ,picnic or visit the cafe . Great day out for all the family.
Warren Mill Farm
4 and1/2 acre Millpond. Stocked with a Great variety of fish. The rest of the family can enjoy the day at the petting zoo ,picnic or visit the cafe . Great day out for all the family.