Why go
- Town in South Wales.
- Served by Brookside Farm Private Airstrip.
History
Bridgend is a town in the Bridgend County Borough of Wales, 20 miles (32 km) west of Cardiff and 20 miles (32 km) east of Swansea. The town is named after the medieval bridge over the River Ogmore. The River Ewenny also flows through the town. The population was 49,597 in 2021. Bridgend is within the Cardiff Capital Region which in 2019 had a population of approximately 1.54 million.
Where to stay
16 Newcastle Hill, Bridgend CF31 4EY, United Kingdom · book.hostfully.com
Tondu Rd, Bridgend CF31 4LJ, United Kingdom · hazelwood-house.co.uk
12 Merthyr Mawr Rd, North, Bridgend CF31 3NH, United Kingdom · cae-court.co.uk
Corntown, Bridgend CF35 5BA, United Kingdom · thegoldenmile.co.uk
9 Coychurch Rd, Bridgend CF31 3AR, United Kingdom · mair-s.com.es
Court Colman Manor, Pen-y-fai, Bridgend CF31 4NG, United Kingdom · court-colman-manor.com
High St, Laleston, Bridgend CF32 0HP, United Kingdom · great-house-laleston.co.uk
Bryncethin, Bridgend CF32 9YR, United Kingdom · masonshotel.com
Magden Park, Gwaun Elai, Ynysmaerdy, Pontyclun CF72 8UX, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
The Derwen, Derwen, A4061, Bridgend CF32 9ST, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
Pantruthyn Farm M4, Bridgend CF35 5HY, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
Ewenny Rd, Cardiff, Bridgend CF35 5AW, United Kingdom · bw-heronstonhotel.co.uk
Welcome Break Sarn Park (Bridgend Cardiff) Service Area J36, M4, Bridgend CF32 9SY, United Kingdom · hotels.welcomebreak.co.uk
Coychurch, Bridgend CF35 6AF, United Kingdom · townandcountrycollective.co.uk
Bridgend CF31 1ET, United Kingdom
36 Ewenny Rd, Bridgend CF31 3HR, United Kingdom
St Brides Rd, Bridgend CF35 5AX, United Kingdom · ewennyfarmguesthouse.co.uk
113 Ewenny Rd, Bridgend CF31 3LN, United Kingdom · newinn-guesthouse.co.uk
25-27 Tremains Rd, Bridgend CF31 1TZ, United Kingdom · tremainsguesthouse.co.uk
Bryntirion Hill, Bridgend CF31 4DA, United Kingdom
44 Coity Rd, Bridgend CF31 1LR, United Kingdom
27 Cemetery Rd, Bridgend CF31 1NA, United Kingdom
Indoor
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · Felindre Road, Bridgend, CF35 5HU · harvester.co.uk
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-17:00 · Corntown Road, Bridgend, CF35 5BA · thegoldenmile.co.uk
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-18:00; Su 10:00-16:00 Features: takeaway · storelocator.asda.com
Noodle, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 10:00-18:00 Features: takeaway · Bridgend, CF32 9SU · chopstixnoodles.co.uk
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-20:30 Features: takeaway · 15 Adare Street, Bridgend, CF31 1ET · greggs.co.uk
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 00:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · CF35 5HY · mcdonalds.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-23:30 Features: delivery · Canolfan, CF31 2LL · pizzahut.co.uk
British, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00 Features: step-free access · South Road, CF31 3UL · tobycarvery.co.uk
Steak, Restaurant · Steak restaurant · millerandcarter.co.uk
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-23:00 · 6A Derwen Road, Bridgend, CF31 1LH · bridgendoriental.com
Regional, Coffee Shop, Burger, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-16:00 · 4 Nolton Street, Bridgend, CF31 1DU · cafefrescowales.co.uk
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-14:00,17:00-21:00 · 63 Coity Road, Bridgend, CF31 1LT · placejuice.com
Dessert, Sandwich, Regional, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-16:00 · 16 Nolton Street, Bridgend, CF31 1DU · dragoncafebridgend.co.uk
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 17:00 - 22:00 Features: takeaway · 83-85 Bridgend Road · bridgendbiz.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 16:00-22:00; We 12:00-22:00; Th 12:00-23:00; Fr 12:00-25:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su Off · 28 Dunraven Place, Bridgend,… · zianina.co.uk
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · McArthur Glen Designer Outlet, Bridgend, CF32 9SU · wagamama.com
Thai, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00 · The Rhiw, Bridgend, CF31 1DL
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-16:00; Su Off · 32 Dunraven Place, Bridgend, CF31 1JB · aromacafebridgend.co.uk
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · 13 Penybont Road, Pencoed, CF35 5PY · steakandstamp.co.uk
Local, Restaurant · Local restaurant · Wind Street, Laleston, CF32 0HS · thepickledradish.com
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
Fast Food · fast food · McArthur Glen Designer Outlet, Bridgend, CF32 9SU
Donut, Fast Food · Donut fast food · McArthur Glen Designer Outlet, Bridgend, CF32 9SU
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · Bridgend, CF31 1DD
International, Fast Food · International fast food · 52 Nolton Street, CF31 3BP
Ice Cream · ice cream · 88 Nolton Street, CF31 3BP
Food Court · food court
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · Tondu Road, Bridgend, CF31 4JE
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-24:00; Su 09:00-23:00 · 3-7 Adare Street, Bridgend, CF31 1ET · thelounges.co.uk
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · Junction 35 M4, Pencoed, CF35 5HY · starbucks.com
Deli, Sandwich, Coffee Shop, Seafood, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-15:00 · Ogmore Road, Bridgend, CF32 0QP · cobbleskitchen.myshopify.com
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · CF32 9SY · locations.burgerking.co.uk
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · dominos.co.uk
British, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo Off; Tu Off; We-Sa 12:00-15:00,18:30-22:00; Su 10:30-16:00 · 87 Main Road, Bridgend, CF32 0PW · facebook.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo Off; Tu-Sa 13:00-22:00; Su 13:00-21:00 · Corntown Road, Bridgend, CF35 5AU
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-21:00; Su 15:00-21:00 · 2a Quarella Road, Bridgend, CF31 1JS · thechipyardbridgend.com
Indian, Kebab, Fast Food · Indian/Kebab fast food · 11 Canolfan, CF31 2LL · thespiceandgrill.co.uk
Italian, Fast Food · Italian fast food · McArthur Glen Designer Outlet, Bridgend, CF32 9SU
Chicken, Portuguese, Restaurant · Chicken/Portuguese restaurant · McArthur Glen Designer Outlet, Bridgend, CF32 9SU · nandos.co.uk
Asian, Fast Food · Asian fast food · 84 Nolton Street, CF31 3BP
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-16:00; Su 10:00-15:30 · Ewenny Road, Bridgend, CF35 5AD · ewennygroup.co.uk
Fast Food · fast food · 40 Adare Street, CF31 1EJ
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-21:30; Fr 12:00-21:30; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-16:30 · 15 High Street, Bridgend, CF32 0LD · el-prado.co.uk
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Airports
Cardiff Airport (CWL) 12 mi to the centre
Cardiff, WLS, GB — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 14 airlines (Transavia France, Air France, CityJet, Iberia Airlines…) · direct flights to 20 destinations incl. Alicante, Jersey, Malaga, Amsterdam, Barcelona… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 14 airlines, 20 direct destinations
- Transavia France TO (737-800) · 8 routes: Alicante, Dalaman, Heraklion, Larnaca, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, Rhodos, Tenerife
- Air France AF (F50) · 4 routes: Edinburgh*, Glasgow*, Jersey*, Paris*
- CityJet WX (F50) · 4 routes: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Jersey, Paris
- Iberia Airlines IB (A320) · 3 routes: Alicante*, Barcelona*, Malaga*
- Vueling Airlines VY (A320) · 3 routes: Alicante, Barcelona, Malaga
- Flybe BE (Dash 8-400) · 2 routes: Belfast, Jersey
- Aer Lingus EI (ATR 72) · 1 route: Dublin*
- Air Malta KM (A320) · 1 route: Malta
- Alitalia AZ (F70) · 1 route: Amsterdam*
- Eastern Airways T3 (J41, S20) · 1 route: Newcastle
- Germanwings 4U (CRJ) · 1 route: Duesseldorf
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (F70) · 1 route: Amsterdam*
- Star1 Airlines V9 (J31) · 1 route: Angelsey
- Thomsonfly BY (737-800) · 1 route: Tenerife
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
MOD St Athan 9.2 mi to the centre
St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan, WLS, GB — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Swansea Airport (SWS) 22 mi to the centre
Swansea, WLS, GB — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Old Park Farm Airstrip 6.7 mi to the centre
Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot, WLS, GB
Rhigos Airstrip 17 mi to the centre
WLS, GB
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Brookside Farm Private Airstrip; 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bridgend, Wales. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
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