In the rural heart of Glamorgan is Cowbridge, a handsome and bustling market town with a sophisticated edge.
The town has boutique individual shops, chic restaurants and cafes set in attractive streets with elegant old buildings and quaint cottages. It is a great place to stroll, relax and enjoy some retail therapy and good food. The town also hosts its own annual Food and Drink Festival in the autumn.
When you come here you will see that Cowbridge still has the remains of its medieval walls, along with other historic attractions. The beautiful Physic Garden is a secret walled oasis set right in the town, and nearby are the castles of St Quentins, Old Beaupre and Ogmore.
Cowbridge Food and Drink Fesitval, Cowbridge
Fine Welsh cuisine and entertainment. Cowbridge Food and Drink Fesitval information
Llanerch Vineyard Hensol, Cowbridge CF72 8GG
Award winning Welsh wines and cookery school. Llanerch Vineyard information
Coed Hills Rural Artspace Llantrithyd Road, St Hilary, Cowbridge CF71 7DP
Centre for art, environment and sustainable living. Coed Hills Rural Artspace information
St Quentins Castle Llanblethian, Cowbridge
Ruin of a 14th century fortress. St Quentins Castle information
Ogmore Castle Ogmore, Southerndown
Romantic ruin on the banks of the River Ewenny. Ogmore Castle information
Cowbridge Physic Garden Church Street, Cowbridge CF71 7BB
Secret garden in the heart of this market town. Cowbridge Physic Garden information
Old Beaupre Castle Llanfair, Llantwit Major
Erie ruined manor with a beautifully carved Renaissance porch. Old Beaupre Castle information
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High Street Cowbridge CF71 7AF MAP On the outskirts of Cardiff, The Bear Hotel is situated in the picturesque market town of Cowbridge, 25 minutes from Cardiff Airport and with good access to the M4 motorway. The historic Bear Hotel dates back to the 12th century, boasting individually de... More Information and Book ... |
Visit Cardiff, and after that explore the countryside, or pop down into Barry on the coast.
Towns Near Cowbridge To Visit - straight line distance:
Llantwit Major Tourist Information (3.94 miles) Llantrisant Tourist Information (6.38 miles) Bridgend Tourist Information (6.60 miles) Southerndown Tourist Information (7.04 miles)