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 …
Bryngarw Christmas Opening Hours 2023
Enjoy Bryngarw Country Park over Christmas and the New Year. Our toilet facilities will be closed from Saturday 23rd December to Wednesday 27th December, re-opening as usual on Thursday 28th December. Our café and the toilet in our Visitor Centre will be open for use as normal over the festive period, apart from closure on …
Bryngarw becomes part of National Forest for Wales
We are pleased to announce that Bryngarw Country Park is now a part of the National Forest for Wales, recognising our commitment to creating an exemplar woodland space. First Minister Mark Drakeford and Minister for Climate Change Julie James MS visited Bryngarw Country Park earlier this month to announce its new status. The National Forest, …
What you can see in Bryngarw this Winter
There’s lots of amazing things to see in Bryngarw during the Winter months, look out for the following when you visit us: Festive Sights A bright splash of colour at this time of year, look out for the eye-catching red berries of the Holly tree as you wander around the park. Did you know, Holly …
Winter at Bryngarw Country Park
There is lots of fun to be had at Bryngarw Country Park this winter! Wooden Reindeer Trail Saturday 2nd, Sunday 3rd, Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th December from 11am to 3pm Santa has lost his reindeer in Bryngarw – can you help find them? Collect your map and reindeer food (£3.50) from the Visitor Centre …
Take part in our Autumn Photo Competition
You’re invited to take part in Bryngarw Country Park’s Autumn Photo Competition for a chance to win a 4-5ft Christmas tree from B-Leaf! All you need to do is take a photo (or many) in the park between Monday 11th September and Thursday 30th November 2023, post in on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, tagging us …
Bryngarw Country Park play area re-opens!
Our play area is back open! After being closed this week to replace some loose bark at the bottom of the children’s play equipment, it has re-opened just in time for the summer holidays. A special thank you to Wood-B trainees who have worked hard to clear the car park of excess bark today! We …
Eighth Green Flag for Bryngarw Country Park
Bryngarw Country Park has reached the high standard required to fly the coveted Green Flag for another year! The award is given to publicly accessible parks and green spaces that have achieved international standards in the areas of: a welcoming place; healthy, safe and secure; well maintained and clean; environmental management; biodiversity, landscape and heritage; …
Bridgend Green Gathering in Bryngarw Country Park
We are pleased to be hosting the Bridgend Green Gathering 2023 in Bryngarw Country Park on Friday 16th June. The gathering is a celebration of nature and well-being innovations across the borough. The event is open to anyone interested in supporting better health and well-being in local green and natural space. It is an opportunity …
Awen Cultural Trust to host first Bridgend Children’s Literature Festival
Awen Cultural Trust will host the inaugural Bridgend Children’s Literature Festival from Saturday 20th May to Sunday 4th June, thanks to financial support from Arts Council of Wales, Welsh Government and Bridgend County Borough Council. The fortnight-long festival, which will take place at the Grand Pavilion in Porthcawl, Blaengarw Workmen’s Hall, Bryngarw Country Park and …