Porthcawl - Swansea & Cardiff 7 Days - Seabank Htl
- Duration: 7 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TALFD388A
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
Located between Swansea and Cardiff, Porthcawl was originally a port for the iron and steel industries and still has some interesting features from that period, including the oldest maritime warehouse in Wales, an attractive harbour and the last coal and gas powered lighthouse in the country. It developed as a seaside resort after the Great War and the splendid Grand Pavilion dates from 1932. Nearby is Kenfig Nature Reserve, a site of national importance. This attractive seaside resort offers numerous facilities, including the world famous Porthcawl golf course, the finest course in Wales and one of several in the area, an expansive sandy beach and Coney Beach, a fairground with a variety of rides and amusements which was named after the famous New York venue. To the East of the town lies the River Ogmore and the beautiful Glamorgan Heritage Coast.
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Outward Travel
Day 2 - Day at Leisure
Day 3 - Full day to Swansea & Bracelet Bay
Swansea is Wales’ second largest city. The National Waterfront Museum in Swansea tells the human story of Welsh industry and innovation. The Dylan Thomas Centre explores the work, life and cultural context of one of the twentieth century’s most significant writers. Bracelet Bay, near Mumbles, offers exceptional sea views across the Bristol Channel./n
Day 4 - Day at Leisure
Day 5 - Full day to Glamorgan Coast, Barry & Cardiff
The Glamorgan Heritage Coast is a 14 mile stretch of coastline in the Vale of Glamorgan. Cardiff is the largest city in Wales. It was made a city in 1905 and proclaimed the capital of Wales in 1955. The city centre includes Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium. Cardiff Bay is one of the most successful regeneration projects in the United Kingdom with its restaurants, waterside views and Wales Millennium Centre./n
Day 6 - The Royal Mint Half Day
With a fascinating visit to the Royal Mint you will learn where UK coins are made and a gain an insight in to the history of our currency./nExplore the coin making process-from preparing blank metal discs to striking the coins./n
Day 7 - Return Travel
Seabank Hotel
Porthcawl’s most iconic building, situated on the
headland with fantastic sea views across the resort
and bay and a short walk from the Grand Pavilion and
John Street shops. There are spectacular panoramic
views of the Bristol Channel and coast from the bar
and many bedrooms. Our en-suite bedrooms come
with comfy beds for a great nights sleep, tea and coffee
making facilities, flat screen TV with Freeview and
radio and hairdryer. The hotel features a large modern
restaurant, quiet lounge and bar, with dancefloor, where
you will find entertainment most evenings. Free Wi-Fi
is available throughout the hotel and there is a lift that
serves all floors. Large car park.