Location
The County of Bridgend is quite diverse in what it has to offer, Ideally located in between Wales’ two largest cities of Cardiff & Swansea both only a 30 minute drive away, and with mountains to the North and The Coast to the South it is a great place to locate to.
The county itself is made up of a number of towns and villages, the main town being Bridgend itself with the larger towns of Pencoed to the East, Porthcawl to the South, Maesteg to the North.
With the M4 running through the heart of the County and mainline bus and train links, we are really well placed to travel in any direction. There are train & bus stations located throughout the county for easy access.
Attractions
With an extensive coast the County boasts a number of award winning beaches including Ogmore by Sea, Southerndown and Porthcawl’s Rest bay, Coney and Newton Beech offering a multitude of water and recreational activities.
To the North of the County there are the valleys of Ogmore, Garw and Llynfi for those more comfortable in the mountains.
Bridgend also boasts several parks and nature reserves including Kenfig pools, Parc Slip & Bryngarw and did you know we have 7 Castles in the County!!
Education
There are many primary and secondary schools throughout the county some of which feature highly on recent Estyn reports each covering different areas.
There are several Welsh speaking schools that cover the area and Bridgend College spread over several sites accommodate further education.
Shopping
We are lucky to have McArthur Glenn outlet at the centre of the County just off the M4 motorway with it’s many shops, restaurants and coffee shops. There are a number of other retail parks dotted on around the outskirts of town covering a multitude of merchandisers.
In the town centres of Bridgend, Maesteg and Porthcawl there is a great selection of shops and cafes, and each town has it’s own smaller high street.
Dining & Nightlife
There are a number of very good places to eat out from fine dining to pub food, with bars and clubs found in Bridgend Town, this being the largest selection.
With some of the larger towns having their own bars, pubs and restaurants around the county and a selection of country pubs to choose from.
Being so close to Cardiff it is a great location for access to the many sporting and cultural events available.
