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.
Due to the weather warnings in place this weekend, we will be cancelling our Lantern Making Workshops on Saturday and Winter Lantern Parade with Spark! and Ogmore Silver Band on Sunday. All ticket holders will be refunded. Our car park, visitor centre, café and toilets will be closed to the public on Saturday. We are …
Our facilities, including the toilets and Visitor Centre will be closed from Monday 23rd December to Friday 27th December, re-opening as normal on Saturday 28th December through to 2025. Our café will be closed on Tuesday 24th, Wednesday 25th (Christmas Day), Thursday 26th (Boxing Day), Monday 30th and Tuesday 31st December as well as Wednesday …
Award-winning Gower Fresh Christmas trees are now on sale at our on-site Garden Centre, B-Leaf. Trees range from 4ft to 9ft and start from just £27. As well as trees, the shop will be stocked with other Christmas items including poinsettia and carefully crafted wooden items handmade by trainees at Wood-B. Opening hours are 9am to …
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 …
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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