Porthcawl is seaside town on the coast of South Wales, originally a coal port in the 19th century. Today a major seaside town and tourist attraction. Porthcawl used to attract Victorian visitors with a promenade that was built in 1887 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee. Porthcawl has seven beaches, some with blue flag awards.
Porthcawl RNLI Lifeboat Station - is an operational inshore lifeboat station. The station houses both a D Class and an Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat. It’s possible to view the lifeboats and tractors from the onsite shop. The lifeboats are launched on training exercise most Sunday mornings between 10am-12pm.
The Grand Pavilion Theatre – this iconic theatre on Porthcawl's seafront opened in 1932. A multipurpose venue hosting a variety of concerts, comedy, jazz club and art exhibitions. The seafront cafe is open daily and has unrivalled views across the Bristol channel towards Exmoor.
Adventures Activity Centre - in Porthcawl, South Wales, great adventurous activities for all the family. Try Quad Biking, Climbing, Paintballing, Surfing Lessons, Gorge Scrambling, Raft Building, Coasteering and High Ropes Courses.
7D Cinema Porthcawl – in a nutshell this is a 3D simulator. You will find several different rides to choose from eg: Roller Coasters to Haunted Houses and Sci-Fi to Prehistoric Adventures.
Royal Porthcawl Golf Club – weather you wish to play or just be a spectator this golf course is regarded as one of the very best in Wales.
Porthcawl Museum – a great family orientated museum, with exhibits of local history and ways of life. Exhibitions and Events that are held throughout the year are geared for the family and lovers of history.