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Porthcawl, Glamorgan

Porthcawl is a seaside resort town in Glamorgan. Tourist attractions include sandy beaches, a grand pavilion, a fun fair named Coney Beach (after Coney Island in New York) a museum and golf courses. Built in 1887 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee, Porthcawl's promenade runs along the seafront from Lock's Common in the west to the harbour. The town is within the council area of Bridgend.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Glamorgan
Lat, Long: 51.479077,-3.703225
Grid Reference: SS 8181 7694
Community (Civil Parish): Porthcawl C
Council Area: Bridgend CA
Police Area: South Wales PA
Devolved Legislature:  Welsh Assembly (Senedd)

GBPN ID: 36552
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Porthcawl,_Glamorgan_36552

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