Pencoed Things to Do

Located five miles north of Cardiff Castle, Castell Coch, or the "Red Castle," was built to be its country companion. Built on the foundation of a 13th century castle, it was always intended more as a realisation of a romantic... more

This expansive museum is set on an open-air site that incorporates a small castle and the site of a Civil War battle. Most visitors come to see the buildings which are majestic architectural wonder depicting the splendors of Wa... more

The Vale of Glamorgan consists of the Glamorgan Heritage Coast and Countryside and is characterized by rambling hills and a jagged coast-line. It is part of the most industrialized county in Wales, Glamorgan. Consisting largely... more

A 55-acre Edwardian garden a few miles from the city, Dyffryn Gardens is a beautiful place to visit at any time of the year. A huge lawn, ornamental lake, a range of formal and informal gardens, rare plants and trees and a stat... more

It's often wet in Wales, but that shouldn't get in the way of a visit to the Rhondda Heritage Park,  a coal mining park at the former Lewis Merthyr Colliery. You can ride in a cage to the pit bottom and a "thrill ride" is offer... more

If you are looking for adventure and some real fun, spend time here. The Taskforce spreads over 30 acres of land and is a dedicated, paintball site. A real helicopter, a bridge, a village, nuclear bunkers and tree houses just a... more

This bright, modern center is set opposite the imposing remains of Caerphilly Castle. There's a tourist centre (which offers a wealth of information about the local area as well as an accommodation booking service), a gift shop... more

This gorgeous converted old church, which is located in the centre of Pontypridd, hosts a variety of different arts and cultural events. Some of the popular productions include band night, concerts and dance performances, as we... more

With a capacity of 1,500, Vision 2K is fast becoming Cardiff's ultimate for the serious dance lover. Every Friday, get your hair spiked for Enter the Dragon and check out the biggest names on the club scene, as well as the exce... more

Showcase Cinemas Nantgarw  has a couple of screens for your viewing pleasure. For a more enjoyable experience, sit back and relax with popcorn and a soda from the refreshment stand. For film times, ticket prices and further inf... more