Visit Porthcawl

25/06/2025

𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝑹𝑬𝑴𝑰𝑵𝑫𝑬𝑹 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑩𝑪𝑩𝑪 (Porthcawl Town Centre Manager) 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒈 - 𝑷𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒄𝒂𝒘𝒍 10𝑲 𝒓𝒖𝒏.

The ‘Brecon Carreg’ Porthcawl 10K’, will return to the town this Sunday 6th July, the race will follow the same closed-road route as in previous years which is shown in the attached map for your information.

Please Note - The wider road closures may effect access for any deliveries which are scheduled. The race running route does come along John Street and ALL delivery vehicles will need to be completely clear of John Street before 09:30am and ideally before 09:00am as the event organisers will be putting infrastructure in place to ensure the safe delivery of the event.

The Esplanade is closed from 05:00am so exit from John Street will be through the Hilsboro car park which may restrict access for larger vehicles.

If you do have any concerns, please contact the event organisers directly [email protected]

20/06/2025

BeachFest
This weekend sees the return of an epic weekend of seaside fun as BeachFest gets underway in Porthcawl.
With Porthcawl RNLI’s RescueFest happening on the same weekend - an action-packed timetable of activities is planned all weekend (21 and 22 June).
Expect beach sports, surf lifesaving competitions, boat rides, dance and cheer, marine workshops, stalls, entertainment and more! Here’s some highlights of what’s happening over the weekend:
• Exhilarating boat rides, SUP and kayaking
• RescueFest
• Activity Zone and Craft Market at Cosy Corner
• Adrenaline-fuelled beach sports
• Surf Lifesaving competitions
• Army Village
• Sandcastle Competition
And more…
Head to the Visit Bridgend website for more information:

This month sees the return of an epic weekend of seaside fun as BeachFest gets underway at Porthcawl - and with Porthcawl RNLI’s RescueFest happening the same weekend - we can’t wait for an action-packed timetable of activities over 21st and 22nd June.

06/06/2025

This month sees the return of an epic weekend of seaside fun as BeachFest gets underway at Porthcawl - and with Porthcawl RNLI’s RescueFest happening the same weekend - we can’t wait for an action-packed timetable of activities over 21st and 22nd June.

This month sees the return of an epic weekend of seaside fun as BeachFest gets underway at Porthcawl - and with Porthcawl RNLI’s RescueFest happening the same weekend - we can’t wait for an action-packed timetable of activities over 21st and 22nd June.

05/06/2025

We shall post on the Porthcawl Harbour page lots of Porthcawl Harbour media (photos and videos) we recorded over the past 13 years. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572363764345

05/06/2025

30/05/2025

Motorists are advised to plan ahead before they travel on the M4 between junctions 37 and 38 near Pyle, with major road works set to begin on 9 June for six months.
Welsh Government are responsible for maintaining the M4 in Wales and the upcoming works will ensure the safety and long-term resilience of the motorway for many years to come.
Five bridges on this stretch of the M4 will be refurbished and traffic management measures will be in place to ensure the works take place in a safe manner.
The motorway will generally remain open with two running lanes in both directions for the duration of the works.
When full closures are required, they will be limited to overnight only and will be well-signposted in advance. Temporary speed limits will also be implemented to ensure driver and worker safety.

To view a full schedule for the works, please visit the Welsh Government’s website:

26 May 2025 Resurfacing works South Wales Share share share share Start Date: 9/6/25 End Date: 30/11/25 Work to carry out essential bridge maintenance to 5 structures on the M4 between junctions 37 and 38 –will commence on 09/06/2025 and continue over a duration of 6 months. accordion 3284--accord...

20/05/2025

Quiz of the week. What was the year?

17/05/2025

For those of you who know and have visited Hut 9 at Island Farm (former German PoW Camp), here is an update of what was recently returned to Island Farm after a lot of years of safe keeping by a local artist.
A wall drawing from Island Farm in Bridgend, returns home this year on the 80th Anniversary of VE Day.
Mr Garnet Edwards tells us the artwork's story during an interview with me at his home in Merthyr Mawr on June 7th, 2022. He explains in his own words what he believes, i.e. how the drawing relates to the VE Day in 1945, 80 years ago from that historic day for Britain, Europe and the world!
The drawing has been on display and available for viewing in Hut 9 at Island Farm since April 5, 2025. It is located inside one of the two rooms where the rest of the German PoW painted wall artwork is. As we know these Island Farm drawings/ artwork were cut out from the huts' walls prior to their demolition.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr Garnet Edwards for his forward thinking in the 1960s to rescue such a historic drawing from one of the Island Farm huts.
Worth the waiting all those years, for this year's special 80th Anniversary of VE Day!
Enjoy

A wall drawing from Island Farm PoW Camp in Bridgend returns home this years, on the 80th Anniversary of VE Day.Mr Garnet Edwards tells us the artwork's stor...

31/01/2025

Official opening of Porthcawl Promenade on 8 April 1995.
WOW!! Nearly 30 years ago!!!
Filmed by our 3rd Eye Productions reporter who is now 30 years older!
Were you there???

For those who like looking back in time, here is 20 minutes of Porthcawl history. 17 years old video footage from the official opening of Porthcawl Promenade...

22/11/2024

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