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'Pen-y-Bont' in Welsh.
Just passing through to get to McArthur Glen in Sarn Park, but this is what I saw...
A lively town centre with attractive pedestrianised shopping streets, at least three arcades with 'The Rhiw' being the nicest and newest and the one near the temporary Bus Station on Cheapside being something out of a mugger's guide to concrete 70's jungles - luckily it is also right next to the town Police Station! |
|  | Quick Tips and Suggestions There is also an Indoor Market next to 'The Rhiw', it is a bit of a mish-mash with produce stalls, greasy-spoon cafes and bric-a-brac stalls side by side.
There are a couple of minor castles in the vicinity and there is a reasonably famous craft centre somewhere by the river in town.
More when I return... |
Getting Around There are plenty buses as Bridgend is at the centre of a comprehensive bus network, including access to National Express coaches.
Bridgend is also on the main rail line between Swansea and Cardiff with direct links to London Paddington and west as far as Pembrokeshire. A return train journey to Cardiff is £4. | | | McArthur Glen Discount Stores |
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sue_stone Thu Jan 19, 2006 08:05 UTC
So this is what Bridgend has to offer - bargains!! | uglyscot Thu Jun 2, 2005 09:32 UTC
Something to look forward to when I visit my daughter later this year. Better save up first though. |
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