Porthcawl

Porthcawl is a town of around 16,000 on the south Wales coast in the county borough of Bridgend, traditional county of Glamorgan. Originally built as a port to transport coal from the valley mines, it became a popular holiday resort. It has an extensive promenade and several beaches: a tourist-oriented beach at Trecco Bay, a blue flag beach at Rest Bay and a tarmac-covered beach in front of the promenade. There are many hotels and B&Bs including the impressive Seabank Hotel and a funfair.

Related Topics:
Wales - Bridgend - Traditional county - Glamorgan - Promenade

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The Grand Pavilion was built during the 1930s and has a seating capacity of 635. It is the venue for popular shows, including the annual pantomime, one of the most popular in Wales.

Related Topics:
Grand Pavilion - 1930s - Seating capacity - Pantomime

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