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Coach Holidays to Porthcawl
Search for coach holidays to Porthcawl and find discounted coach trips to Porthcawl and South Wales at coachholidays.com. Porthcawl is on the south coast of Wales in the county borough of Bridgend, around 25 miles west of the capital city, Cardiff. The town is situated on a low limestone headland on the South Wales coast, overlooking the Bristol Channel. Porthcawl has a total of seven beaches, the Grand Pavilion, which is the venue for popular shows, and an extensive promenade. There are three golf courses to the north of the town including Royal Porthcawl Golf Club, which attracts players from around the world, and Porthcawl is one of the top locations in Wales for surfing with both national and regional competitions being held there. Porthcawl is the perfect place for a great traditional seaside holiday - ice-cream cones, deckchairs on the sand, candy floss, sticks of rock and fish and chips on the prom. Read on for our latest Porthcawl coach trips and more information about popular sights and attractions. Our selection of coach holidays to Porthcawl range from short breaks and weekend getaways to summer holidays for a week or longer.
Coach Trips to Porthcawl in 2012
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History
The construction of the old town of Porthcawl began in the early 19th century, when the harbour was built to service the expanding coal and iron industries. Porthcawl thrived and grew as a coal port during the 19th century, and the harbour was extended in 1840 to allow larger ships to enter. However, its trade was eventually taken over by more rapidly developing ports, such as Barry and in 1906 the inner harbour at Porthcawl, leaving only the outer harbour operating. The inner harbour became a popular recreational area with boating and bathing until it was subsequently filled in during the Second World War. It is now a car park known locally as Salt Lake, but the entrance to the inner harbour can still be seen in the outer harbour area.
Places of interest / attractions in Porthcawl
Coach holidays to Porthcawl provide the opportunity to visit some great attractions and places of interest.
Pleasure Boat Trips
During the summer months pleasure steamers leave Porthcawl’s harbour for cruises along the Bristol Channel, and over to Lundy Island.Kenfig National Nature Reserve
Just north of Porthcawl this is one of the most important sites in Britain for nature conservation. It is home to thousands of species of plants and animals including the rare Fen Orchid. The reserve is well worth a visit as it is run with the aims of both visitor enjoyment and conservation in mind.Heritage Walks
There are two simple, but very different Heritage Walks. You can choose to walk around the town at your leisure, or explore the coastline. Leaflets showing the route are usually available from the Heritage Coast Tourist Information Centre in John Street.Porthcawl Museum
Based in The Old Police Station in John Street, the town Museum traces, in absorbing detail, the social history of the district and it also houses a collection of war mementos from the 49th Reconnaissance Regiment.John Street
Originally built on 30 acres of rough land, John Street now has a multitude of historic and listed buildings to see.Porthcawl Lighthouse
At the very end of the pier is the still operational Lighthouse, built around 140 years ago to provide important navigational aid for the Swansea lifeboat and vessels using the Bristol Channel.Special Events in Porthcawl in 2012
If you are considering a coach tour or coach trip to Porthcawl in 2012 the following are a selection events taking place in Porthcawl throughout 2012. If you are interested in attending these events search for your coach holiday to Porthcawl around these dates.
| Porthcawl International Festival | April 2012 |
| Porthcawl Elvis Festival | September 2012 |
Whenever you choose a coach holiday or coach tour to Porthcawl you are sure to find plenty to see and do. If you cannot find a suitable coach trip to Porthcawl contact us and let our experienced coach holiday operators help you find your perfect coach holiday.
