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Bridgend

 

Bridgend is located in the County Borough of Bridgend in Wales, 22 miles from Cardiff, Wales’ capital city. Among the many things to enjoy in the town, there is Bryngarw County Park, which houses superb walks through breathtaking scenery.

 

Bridgend is famed for its excellent shopping outlets with many individual shops, as well as the well-known names. There is also a range of leisure pursuits that can be enjoyed both in and around in area, including some fantastic golf clubs, cycling trails and surfing schools.

The railway station in Bridgend allows you easy access to other locations such as Cowbridge and, of course, Cardiff, making Bridgend the perfect scenic area to stay as a base to explore the surrounding areas of Wales. The town is also very encouraging towards tourists, with many great places to stay including hotels, guesthouses and bed and breakfasts, which are reasonably priced and many of these are close to the main attractions to explore.