Parks in Bridgend

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The Dunes in Merthyr Mawr are a beautiful part of the country side located on the other side of the River Ogmore from the Ogmore Castle. It’s extremely picturesque and they filmed some of Lawrence of Arabia here. The dunes stretch on for miles and used to reach all the way to the Mumbles near Swansea. The focal…

Sam B.

Merthyr Mawr Sand Dunes

Just a few miles from the M4, this Park has 113 acres of woodlands and lakes to wander around, and paths beside the River Garw. There are also formal, ornamental gardens and a Japanese style Tea Garden Pavilion. Refreshments, available in season, can be found next to the car park. For a more formal meal…

Jane T.

Bryngarw Country Park

A high-walled garden set up on the cliff above Dunraven Bay and nice for a walk to see the lovely plants and flowers in season. There is a small tower too at one corner which is good for views — or to take shelter from the rain and wind! If the weather is better there are many benches around the perimeter of…

Jane T.

Dunraven Gardens

Bridgend’s emerald jewel, Newbridge Fields. A perfect place to sit back and listen to the thwock of the cricket ball, squinting at the dazzling white fielders lazily returning to their expectant positions. A place to enjoy a lovely summers day.OK, it’s not always summer, but all year round the Fields host…