Museums · South Wales
Porthcawl Museum
In or near Ewenny.
Porthcawl Museum — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Alan Hughes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Pyle · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Porthcawl Museum is a museum located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Porthcawl Museum showcases the local heritage, culture, and environment of Porthcawl through various artefacts and historical information. It is managed by a team of dedicated volunteers who aim to educate visitors about the town's history. The museum also offers group and school visits, guided tours, and themed events throughout the year.
Place summary
Porthcawl Museum is located in South Wales, postcode CF36. The museum showcases local history and heritage, reflecting the cultural significance of the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4775, -3.7043
- District
- Bridgend
- Parish
- Porthcawl
- Postcode
- CF36 3DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridgend
- Phone
- +44 1656 773 861
- Nearest railway station
- Pyle — 5.3 km
- Opening
- Mo Off; Tu Off; We 11:00-15:00; Th Off; Fr 11:00-15:00; Sa 11:00-15:00; Su Off
- Official site
- www.porthcawlmuseum.com
Sources
- osm: node/11914270838 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Porthcawl Museum?
- Porthcawl Museum is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF36 3DT), in the parish of Porthcawl.
- What is Porthcawl Museum?
- Porthcawl Museum — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Porthcawl Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Pyle, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF36 3DT.
- How do I get to Porthcawl Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Pyle, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF36 3DT.