BRIDGEND CHILDREN’S LITERATURE FESTIVAL RETURNS FOR ITS THIRD YEAR

Awen Cultural Trust will host its third Bridgend Children’s Literature Festival from Saturday 22nd February to Saturday 1st March, supported by Arts Council of Wales, Bridgend County Borough Council and UK Government. The half-term festival, which takes place at Bryngarw Country Park, Maesteg Town Hall and libraries across the Bridgend County Borough, hopes to engage …

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Lantern Workshops and Parade Cancelled

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 …

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Christmas and New Year Opening Hours 2024

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 …

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Christmas trees now on sale at B-Leaf

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 …

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The National Forest for Wales – We are now a part of it

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 …

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Halloween at Bryngarw Country Park

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. …

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Annual car parking fee increase

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 …

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Bryngarw Country Park announces new summer trails!

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 …

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What’s on this Easter at Bryngarw Country Park

There’s lots of fun to be had at Bryngarw Country Park this Easter half-term! Our annual Easter Egg Hunt is now sold out. Louby Lou Storytelling: Secret Agents Join Louby Lou Storytelling on Friday 5th April to find out if you have what it takes to join MI5! Agent Blue & Agent Green are on …

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Bryngarw Café spring menu is now available

Bryngarw Café’s all-new spring menu is now available with some delicious new additions including smoothie bowls, flatbreads and brunch! Visit our social media platforms to find out all about our café competition to be in with a chance of winning Sunday Lunch for 2 at Bryngarw House. Our café is open from 10am to 4pm …

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