MenuPorthcawl, 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: SS818769
Police Area: South Wales
Council Area: Bridgend
Community (Civil Parish): Porthcawl C
Country: Wales
GBPNID: 36552
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Porthcawl,_Glamorgan_36552
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Glamorgan
Lat, Long: 51.479077,-3.703225
Grid Reference: SS818769
Police Area: South Wales
Council Area: Bridgend
Community (Civil Parish): Porthcawl C
Country: Wales
GBPNID: 36552
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Porthcawl,_Glamorgan_36552
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