With over 100 acres of meadows, gardens and mature woodlands, Bryngarw Country Park is a magical place to visit. You can bask in the floral tranquillity of the Oriental Garden; walk through woods carpeted with bluebells; ramble along the banks of the River Garw looking for dippers and kingfishers; and watch the children enjoy the playground with its famous tower slide.
From cycle trails and pond dipping to discovery walks and storytelling events, there is something to do here all year round. If you fancy a bite to eat, we have an excellent café – but there are other options too: you could hire a barbeque and cook your own
feast or enjoy a picnic in an enchanting wildflower meadow. On rainy days, head to the visitor centre to enjoy the interactive digital displays about the park, the restful wellbeing corner and more.
Bryngarw has a fascinating history: the magnificent house was built in the early 1800s and the estate itself stretches back further again. Officially opened to the public as a country park in May 1986, Bryngarw has since won plenty of accolades, including achieving Green Flag Award status and Green Heritage accreditation, recognising it as one of the best green spaces in the UK.
Whatever age your children are, there is plenty for them to enjoy at Bryngarw. You can let them loose in our adventure playground with its famous tower slide and natural play area, which is fantastic for building dens. For indoors fun, head to our new visitor centre where they can enjoy the discovery area with its central willow den in which storytelling sessions are held.
Bryngarw is not just a fabulous visitor attraction; it’s also a hugely important natural resource that is sensitively managed in order to protect and promote its biodiversity. The rangers are assisted in the conservation of the park’s habitats by a dedicated team of volunteers, and in the ongoing grounds maintenance work by the trainees at B-Leaf.
Direct experience of the natural world is a vital part of a child’s education. At Bryngarw we’ve spent many years delivering exciting nature-based learning experiences for schools and groups, so we know how to ensure children get the most out of a visit here. We even have a brand-new education and wellbeing centre, Y Nyth, for you to use.
We are proud to be a part of the National Forest for Wales Network. The National Forest for Wales is a unique venture led by Welsh Government to establish a nationwide network of woodlands and forests under high quality management. Now, through the National Forest Status Scheme and with support from the National Forest Liaison …
Join the Halloween fun at Bryngarw’s Halloween Bonanza! A mysterious cube from outer space has appeared on the lawn, and strange music is coming from inside. Follow the beat and step into the Bryngarw Boo-gie Silent Disco—a family-friendly experience guaranteed to be a blast! Tickets are just £3.50, grab yours on our Box Office website. …
Charges for parking at Bryngarw have increased. Responding to visitor feedback, we will be offering a half-day rate (£3.50 for 3.5 hours) and a full-day rate (£5.00 for 7.5 hours) until 30th September. Regular visitors may prefer to purchase an annual car parking pass for just £42 – less than 81p a week. Bryngarw House …
We’re teaming up with Twimp again to launch another THREE brand-new trails on Saturday 20th July, filled with fun challenges and amazing wildlife discoveries. These trails are designed to engage children and families as they explore the habitats we have in our park. Free and accessible through the Twimp app, these trails will take children …
We are proud to have achieved the coveted Green Flag Award – the international mark of quality parks and green spaces – for the NINTH consecutive time! Thanks to our Bryngarw rangers, the B-Leaf team and volunteers for their hard work all-year-round. Pictured: Adam Davies, Country Park Manager, and Chris Britton, Training and Services Development …
We’re thrilled to announce a brand new collaboration with Twimp! Starting Saturday 25th May, we will be offering three exciting Spring trails designed to engage children and families in the wonders of the park’s natural world. Free and accessible through the Twimp app, these trails will take children on immersive adventures guided by lovable characters …
Bryngarw Country Park is managed by Awen Cultural Trust in partnership with Bridgend County Borough Council. Thank you to all our funders and supporters.
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