Description
Located between Swansea and Cardiff, Porthcawl was originally a port for the iron and steel industries and still has some interesting features from that period, including the oldest maritime warehouse in Wales, an attractive harbour and the last coal and gas powered lighthouse in the country. The attractive seaside resort offers numerous facilities, including the world famous Porthcawl golf course, the finest course in Wales and one of several in the area, an expansive sandy beach and Coney Beach, a fairground with a variety of rides and amusements which was named after the famous New York venue.
Itinerary
Full Day Excursion to Glamorgan Coast, Barry and Cardiff
We travel via Southerndown and Llantwit Major to the port of Barry and nearby Barry Island, setting for television's Gavin and Stacey. We continue to Cardiff for a look around the Welsh capital.
Full Day Excursion to Swansea, Mumbles and the Gower
Mumbles is a traditional Victorian seaside resort at the entrance to the Gower, a beautiful peninsula and Britain's first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Swansea is a bustling city full of interest including the National Waterfront Museum and the Dylan Thomas Centre.
Venue Information
Seabank Hotel
This latest addition to the Leisureplex Group is also Porthcawl's most prominent building situated on a headland, a short walk from the Grand Pavilion and John Street shops. There are spectacular views of the Bristol Channel and south Wales coast from the bar, restaurant and most bedrooms. All 67 bedrooms are centrally heated and have bath or shower and WC, hair dryer, trouser press, TV, direct dial telephone and tea/coffee making facilities. Extensive public areas include the cosy Smuggler’s Bar and Garden Restaurant with stunning views across the Channel to Somerset and Devon. The lift serves all floors. The extensive car park can accommodate over 120 cars. AA Two Star Tel: 01656 782261 A Leisureplex Hotel