Kenfig Castle
#5416 among destinations in the United Kingdom
Facts and practical information
Kenfig Castle is a ruined castle in Bridgend County Borough in Wales that came to prominence after the Anglo-Norman invasion of Wales in the late 11th century. ()
WalesUnited Kingdom
Kenfig Castle plan & book
Unleash the traveler in you — discover the cheapest flight deals, find the perfect hotel or hostel nearby, and search for the best car rental prices. Travel at your own pace to discover new places and enjoy your journey.
Kenfig Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Coney Beach Pleasure Park, Royal Porthcawl Golf Club, Margam Stones Museum, Margam Castle.
Theme park, Beach, Amusement parkConey Beach Pleasure Park, Porthcawl
97 min walk • Nestled along the coast of Porthcawl, Coney Beach Pleasure Park offers a traditional seaside amusement experience that has been delighting visitors for generations. This vibrant amusement park is a staple of the local community and a must-visit destination for tourists...
GolfRoyal Porthcawl Golf Club
60 min walk • Nestled on the South Wales coast, the Royal Porthcawl Golf Club is a beacon of golfing excellence in the United Kingdom. This prestigious links course, known for its challenging layout and stunning coastal views, has been a revered destination for golf enthusiasts...
Specialty museum, Museum, Archaeological museumMargam Stones Museum, Port Talbot
59 min walk • Margam Stones Museum is a small Victorian schoolhouse near Port Talbot, South Wales, which now provides a home for one of the most important collections of Celtic stone crosses in Britain.
Forts and castlesMargam Castle
58 min walk • Margam Castle, Margam, Port Talbot, Wales, is a Victorian country house built for Christopher Rice Mansel Talbot. Designed by Thomas Hopper, the castle was constructed in a Tudor Revival style over a ten-year period, from 1830 to 1840.
ChurchSt John the Baptist Church, Merthyr Mawr
100 min walk • St John the Baptist Church, Porthcawl is a medieval church and Grade I-listed building in Church Street, Newton, Porthcawl, Wales. It was built in the late twelfth century and has been remodelled several times in the succeeding centuries.
ParkMargam Country Park
57 min walk • Margam Country Park is a country park estate in Wales, of around 850 acres. It is situated in Margam, about 2 miles from Port Talbot in south Wales.
Concerts and shows, TheaterGrand Pavilion, Porthcawl
99 min walk • The Grand Pavilion is an entertainment venue in Porthcawl, Bridgend County Borough, Wales, opened in 1932. It has an octagonal dome and striking frontage, and was originally intended as a Palm Court for hosting tea dances, balls and civic functions.
Church, Gothic Revival architectureSt Theodore's Church, Port Talbot
111 min walk • The Church of St Theodore is a parish church in Port Talbot, Wales; Located on the A48 opposite Maes-y-Cwrt Terrace and bordered on two sides by the Talbot Memorial Park, it is administered within the diocese of Llandaff.
ChurchNottage General Baptist & Unitarian Church, Porthcawl
77 min walk • Nottage General Baptist & Unitarian Chapel is a nonconformist chapel in Nottage, Bridgend, Wales. It is shared by General Baptists and Unitarians.
Forts and castlesLlangynwyd Castle
124 min walk • Llangynwyd Castle is a ruined castle, probably of the 12th century, in Llangynwyd, in Bridgend County Borough, South Wales, just to the south of Maesteg.
NeighbourhoodKenfig Pool, Porthcawl
20 min walk • Kenfig Pool is a national nature reserve situated near Porthcawl, Bridgend. Wild storms and huge tides between the 13th and 15th centuries are mainly responsible for creating the Kenfig dunes near Porthcawl, as they threw vast quantities of sand up over the Glamorgan coast.
Wales