History and Heritage
Thanks to the passion of local heritage enthusiasts, the
historic secrets and tales that span the length and breadth of the
Vale of Glamorgan have recently been dusted off and brought to life
in a way fit for the 21st century.
Visit the interactive 'Explore and More' touch screen kiosks at
Dyffryn Gardens Visitor Centre, Cowbridge High Street, St Illtud's
Church in Llantwit Major and the Water Mill pub near Ogmore By Sea,
and you can watch a series of short films that delve deep into
the fascinating stories behind many of the castles, churches
and ancient sites that can be visited in the area.
Get a taste of
the historic stories uncovered by 'Explore and
More'.
History hunters will also enjoy learning more about
the tales behind our towns...
Our wide range of further historic local
attractions is shown below...
Beaupre Castle
St Hilary, Cowbridge
Medieval Manor House ruin that was modified during the Tudor
period.
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Penarth Pier
Penarth, CF64 3AU
Built in 1895, and oozing with nostalgia.
Tel: 029 2070 8849
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Cosmeston Medieval Village
Penarth, CF64 5UY
Experience a unique taste of life in the 14th
century.
Tel: 029 2070 1678
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out more
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St Donats Castle
Nr Llantwit Major, CF61 1WF
A favourite haunt for some Hollywood greats, and venue for the
Beyond the Border festival.
Tel: 01446 799100
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Fonmon Castle
Nr Rhoose, CF62 3ZN
Medieval castle backed by woodland and surrounded by walled
gardens.
Tel: 01446 710206
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St Illtud's Church
Llantwit Major, CF61 1SA
One of the most important churches in Wales, containing a
collection of ancient crosses.
Tel: 01446 795551
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Heritage Coast Centre
Southerndown, CF32 0RP
A small shop and information centre where you can learn more
about the history of our coast.
Tel: 01656 880157 for opening times.
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St Quentin’s Castle
Llanblethian, CF71 7JT
Impressive remains of a large 14th Century castle.
Tel: CADW 01443 336000
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Nash Point Lighthouse
Marcross, CF61 1ZH
Tours of the last manned lighthouse in Wales.
Tel: 07850 047721
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Tinkinswood and St Lythans
St Lythans, CF5 6TA
Pre-historic burial chambers that are even older than
Stonehenge.
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Ogmore Castle
Ogmore By Sea, CF32 0QP
Picturesque riverside ruins of a medieval castle.
Tel: CADW 01443 336000
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If you are researching your own history and heritage, the
Glamorgan Record Office in Cardiff holds records that may help your
research. To find out more please call 029 2087 2200, email
GlamRO@cardiff.gov.uk or
go online at www.glamro.gov.uk.
Find more to see and
do in the Vale of Glamorgan.