Southerndown Things to Do

A haven of natural beauty, this country house and park is situated four miles from Bridgend, close to Junction 36 of the M4 motorway. The park is a mixture of woodland, water and open expanses of lush green grass. It has barbec... more

A short drive west of Cardiff is this nine-hole 5,834 yard course with a par of 69 and some really challenging holes, including the third which involves a drive across a lake. Trolley hire, putting green and practice areas are... more

A few miles west of Cardiff (from M4 Junction 34), this is Wales' biggest vineyard and home of Cariad Wines. There are over six acres of vineyard and a ten-acre country park with woodlands and lakes to explore, the ideal settin... more

This award-winning craft centre is situated just a few minutes from the nearest junction and can also be reached by train or bus from Cardiff. There is a permanent exhibition gallery, local history displays, craft studios where... more

With its three separate bays (Sandy Bay, Tresco Bay and the peaceful Rest Bay), Porthcawl offers miles of unspoiled sand. Easily reached from Cardiff by car or train, the area includes an amusement park, a seafront theatre, par... more

It could be worth the trip out of Cardiff if you're serious about your game. The Royal Porthcawl course is a championship standard, 6,691 yard course with a par of 72 over its 18 holes has the reputation of being one of the wor... more

Located 22 miles (35 km) from downtown Cardiff on the grounds of the 12th Century St Donats Castle, now a Sixth Form School, the St Donats Arts Centre was originally a tithe barn. Its renovation into a theater and arts space, i... more