Green Flag 2024
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 …
New Spring Nature Guardian Trails
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 …
National Plant Health Week (6 – 12 May 2024)
National Plant Health Week is an annual designated week of action to raise public awareness and engagement on how to keep the UK’s plants healthy. There’s no surprise that ash dieback (Chalara Fraxinea), a fungal disease sweeping across Britain, has made a huge impact in our woodlands at Bryngarw. It has already killed more than 75% …
Half Term Fun at Bryngarw Country Park
Are you already wondering how on earth you’re going to entertain the kids over half term? Finding interesting things for children to do when they’re off school isn’t always easy. Of course, you can always bring them up to Bryngarw Country Park for a few hours of fun in the outdoor play areas, some quiet …
Book a Bryngarw Birthday Party
Finding somewhere to hold your child’s birthday party can often be a bit of a challenge, especially if they want to invite all their friends. While hosting at home has its limitations, and hiring a local hall usually means you have to provide the entertainment (as well as all the classic children’s party food) fortunately, …
Autumn at Bryngarw
Although the trees may have started to shed their leaves a few weeks early this year thanks to the recent heatwave, autumn officially starts on 23rd September. Every season has its unique charms, but we think there’s something extra special about autumn here at Bryngarw Country Park. As the air turns cooler and fresher, a …
Four Reasons Why a Trip to Bryngarw Could Boost Your Wellbeing
There’s more to enjoying a day out at Bryngarw Country Park than you might think. As well as being good fun, spending time in a natural environment like ours can have real benefits for your health and wellbeing. Here are just some of the ways in which a visit to the park could give you …
Monday 19th September
Bryngarw Country Park will be closed on Monday 19th September as a sign of respect to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her funeral. The car park will remain open but all public facilities, including the toilets, café and visitor centre will be closed.
Call Out
Here at Bryngarw Country Park we love to collaborate with artists or activity leaders to create nature/arts events to animate the park and to engage with nature. We love to encourage people to come out in all kinds of weather and take in our beautiful surroundings. We have run Halloween and Christmas events for many …
Accessible Children’s Play Areas
Finding suitable spots for the kids to play freely can be a challenge, particularly if your child is living with a disability. Bryngarw Country Park has been a favourite place for families to visit for generations, and providing fun spaces for children to play together has always been very high on our list of priorities. …