There is SO much to do in the Vale of Glamorgan, here are just a few of the great things we recommend!
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Beaches
We are so proud of the Heritage Coast, with beaches such as Nash Point just 3 miles away from our park. This stretch of South Wales coastline is simply stunning all year round!
Take a look at our list of favorite beaches in the area here
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Walking
There are some beautiful walks around the Vale of Glamorgan for all levels of walkers.
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Museum of Welsh Life, St Fagans
Open air museum covering welsh life throughout the ages. A great day out for all ages! Click here for more info
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Cardiff Bay
There is loads to see and do around Cardiff Bay including a walk along the barrage and a look around the impressive Wales Millennium Centre
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Sand Dunes, Merthyrn Mawr
The sand dunes in Merthyr Mawr are great fun, especially for young children. Why not take a toboggan and spend the day sliding down the huge sand hills. Guaranteed to wear the kids (and adults) out!! Here are directions from the park to the dunes.
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Geocaching
Use your mobile phone to find secret hidden treasures around the Vale. There are many in our local area. Its a great free adventure for all ages.
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Super Car Driving Experience, Llandow
Experience the thrill of driving an Aston Martin DB9, Audi R8, Ferrari 430, Lamborghini Gallardo, Maserati Gran Turismo or Porsche 911 around Llandow Circuit, right next door to our park!
Packages available for as little as £15, with a minimum age limit of just 12 years old!
Fantastic fun!Visit the Llandow Circuit website for more information
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St Donats Castle
A stunning medieval castle castle with its own Arts Centre which often runs fantastic workshops for kids.
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Dyffryn Gardens
National Trust, grade I gardens with lawns and an extensive arboretum with fun events for all the family.
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Horse Ride on the beach
An experience of a lifetime, riding a pony along Ogmore beach! Check out Ogmore Farm Riding Centre
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Go Karting
South Wales Karting Centre is situated right next door to the park, this circuit has karts for hire for anyone over the age of 8! Loads of fun!
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Paint Balling
Near the park is Taskforce Paintballing – fun for the energetic (and brave!!) families staying on the park.
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Techniquest
Possibly the greatest place to take kids on a wet day. This interactive science museum is fun for all ages! See their website here.
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Surfing
How about learning to surf in the Vale? Book a lesson with Southerndown Surf School.
Here are some other great things to do within 30 minutes of our park!
Castles
Activities
- Adventures Outdoor Activity Centre
- Quest Adventures
- Cardiff Bay Adventure Boating
- Wavely Boat Excursions
- Coarse and Trout Fishing
- Cardiff International White Water Rafting
- Blue Ocean Activites and Adventure
Places to Visit
Shopping
- The beautiful Market town of Cowbridge
- McArthur Glen Designer Outlet
- Cardiff St Davids 2
- Spillers Records – The oldest record shop in the world, Cardiff
For more information about the Vale of Glamorgan visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/southeast/sites/valeofglamorgan/ http://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk http://www.gardenofcardiff.com/ http://www.visitwales.co.uk/glamorgan http://www.llantwitmajorvale.co.uk/ http://www.cowbridgetown.co.uk/ http://www.visitcardiff.com/