Best Museums in Porthcawl

"Devoted mainly to natural history and art, this grand neoclassical building is the centrepiece of the seven institutions dotted around the country that together form the Welsh National Museum. It's one of Britain's best museums; you'll need at least three hours to do it justice, but it could easily consume the best part of a rainy day. On-site parking, behind the museum, is £6.50."

"If your yearning for learning wasn't fully sated at the National Museum of Wales, make the short journey west of the city center to St. Fagans National Museum of History. This fascinating open-air attraction is very much a living museum, with costumed characters demonstrating the kind of traditional skills and crafts that helped shape the country. Highlights include the opportunity to explore a variety of original and reproduction buildings, including quaint farmhouses and cottages, well-kept gardens, along with workshops and mills where you can enjoy demonstrations of old machinery."

"Visit this 100-acre (40.5ha) open-air museum and learn about Wales’s historical past. There are re-erected buildings from various ages to explore – including old schools, butchers, bakers, ironsmiths and workmen’s institutes – while on the grounds you’ll also see native breeds of livestock. There are also festivals and seasonal celebrations of traditional music and dance, making a trip to St Fagans a wonderfully engaging day out for the whole family."

"Step back in time for a superb day out at St Fagan’s National History Museum. You can explore a multitude of recreated buildings from different time periods including a church, farmhouses, mills and a tannery to name a few. You can also view craftspeople carrying out traditional craft activities in this open-air museum."

"Or is your younger brother/sister/cousin coming to Cardiff to visit and you do not know where to take them?. Techniquest, the hands-on science and discovery centre at Cardiff Bay, is the place for you!. The centre aims to encourage people, particularly children and teenagers, to learn more about and enjoy the subjects of science, maths, engineering and technology."

"Located in Swansea’s former Guildhall, the Dylan Thomas Centre houses an extensive collection of memorabilia relating to the city’s most famous resident. Alongside photographs and sound recordings, the centre is also home to the permanent ‘Love the Words’ Exhibition, opened on Dylan Thomas’ 100th birthday and which explores his life and work through a selection of fascinating interactive displays. The centre is open Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 4.30pm and entry is free."

"Just a short walk from Swansea city centre is the Glynn Vivian Gallery, also free to enter, and containing a variety of displays from artists across Wales and beyond. It has a broad spectrum of exhibitions, changing throughout the year and encompassing both modern and traditional styles. Among these is an exhibition on the life and private art collection of Richard Glynn Vivian, original founder of the gallery, who left his entire art collection to it in 1908 for ‘the enjoyment of the people of Swansea’."

"One of Wales’ most famous galleries, the Glynn Vivian Gallery was named after its benefactor and founder Richard Glynn Vivian 1835-1910. Born into a wealthy copper smelting family, Richard chose to pursue his love of art after inheriting a quarter share of the family business. The dividends allowed him to indulge in his greatest passion."

"The Glynn Vivian Art Gallery is now closed to the public as preparations are underway for a multi-million pound redevelopment project."

"Nantgarw China Works tends to fly under the radar when compared to the bigger names on this list, but what it lakes in fame, it more than makes up for in beauty. So why should you visit?. Well, for a start it's the only surviving 19th century porcelain works in the whole of the UK."

"Also known as the Turner House Gallery, this red-brick building near the train station hosts edgy photographic, video and multimedia exhibitions. It's at its busiest during the month-long Diffusion international..."

", offers up a whole load of wonderful seaside attractions including go-karts, arcades and kid’s play areas. Sit on the green and eat chips while you watch waves roll in off the Atlantic, or collect seashells and build sandcastles down on this sandy beach. Build your own natural windbreak amongst the pebbles of the pebble ridge or walk along the beach to nearby Northam Burrows Country Park, where you might meet sheep and ponies grazing on the grass."

"The Restaurant at The Beach Hotel in Minehad serves tasty British cuisine with French touches. Dine in the breezy cafe with stunning beach views while tucking into pan-seared scallops or pork chops."

"Catch an opera performance at the bayside Millennium Centre, shop through the beautiful Edwardian arcades, taste craft brews at The Potted Pig, cheer on the rugby team at Principality Stadium, or take in works by Renoir, Monet, and Pissarro for free at the National Museum, which is home to the largest collection of Impressionist paintings outside of Paris. Cardiff Castle, meanwhile, is a prime example of the city’s patchwork of influences and cultures. Dating back to 55AD, it was originally a Roman fort that later became a Norman stronghold (the 11th-century Norman keep still stands and has one of the best views of Cardiff at its top). The rest of the castle, built in the 14th and 15th centuries, was completely redesigned in 1866, when a British aristocrat moved in to make it his private home."

"The Millennium Stadium is the national stadium of Wales, located in Cardiff. It is the home of the Wales national rugby union team and also frequently stages games of the Wales national football team, but is also host to many other large scale events, such as the Super Special Stage of Wales Rally Great Britain, Speedway Grand Prix of Great Britain, boxing and many music concerts, including Tina Turner, Madonna, The Rolling Stones, U2, Stereophonics, and the Tsunami Relief concert. It was built to host the 1999 Rugby World Cup."

"Remains of a castle in use from 1106 to around 1650, with a modern glass bridge & views of the bay."