Cowbridge & the Vale Web Guide
Here's our pick of some of the most useful and entertaining websites covering the area. If you know a website worth including, get in touch.
See also our Llantwit Major web guide
Cowbridge Town
http://www.cowbridgetown.co.uk
A guide to the town including photographs, links and details for a wide range of local attractions and organisations.
Welcome to Cowbridge
http://www.cowbridge.co.uk
Another local guide, including a community message board and a live webcam of the High Street.
Cowbridge Today
http://www.cowbridge-today.co.uk
News and views from the Glamorgan Gem newspaper.
Vale of Glamorgan Council
http://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Provider of most of the area's public services, including schools, leisure centres, libraries and more.
CAOS - Cowbridge Amateur Operatic Society
http://www.cowbridgeaos.org.uk
News about forthcoming productions and an invitation to prospective new members.
St Donats Arts Centre
http://www.stdonats.com
A unique venue set in the grounds of a medieval castle near Llantwit Major, offering a programme of cinema, live music, exhibitions and special events.
Atlantic College
http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/atlantic/
Also in St Donats, this multinational college is home to more than 300 students from 70 countries. It was set up in 1962 to foster greater understanding and respect among young people of different cultures.
Llanerch Vineyard
http://www.llanerch-vineyard.co.uk
A 21-acre estate in the Vale of Glamorgan which boasts the largest commercial vineyard in Wales. Offers Bed and breakfast or self-catering accommodation.
Dyffryn Gardens
http://www.dyffryngardens.org.uk
Website of this Grade 1 listed attraction near St Nicholas The website, set up by the Friends of Dyffryn Gardens, includes details of special events and how to hire the premises for business and charity functions.
Valley and Vale Community Arts
http://www.valleyandvale.co.uk
All the latest news about media and arts projects from this organisation which works with communities in the Vale of Glamorgan and the South Wales Valleys.
Blue Anchor
http://www.blueanchoraberthaw.com
A guide to the famous 14th century pub at Aberthaw.
Llantwit Major & Cowbridge Lions
http://www.llantwitmajorandcowbridgelions.org.uk
Charity fundraising organisation working in the local community for over 25 years.
Kingfisher Gallery
http://www.kingfishergallery.co.uk
Original oil paintings, watercolours and limited edition prints, many by Welsh artists. See their work online.
Scouts
http://www.catvog.org
Local activities for young people, encouraging them to work in teams, stretch themselves, learn new skills and make life long friends.
Vale of Glamorgan Agricultural Show
http://www.valeofglamorganshow.co.uk
A one-day event in August at Fonmon Castle Park.
St Brides Major, Southerndown and Ogmore-by-sea
http://www.stbridesmajor.co.uk
A guide to the three villages.
Llancarfan Society
http://www.llancarfansociety.org.uk
Local events and activities.
Bear Hotel
http://www.bearhotel.com
One of Cowbridge's most historic hostelries, dating back to the twelfth century.
EST Coaches
http://www.estcoachbus.com
Based in Llandow, this company operates bus routes around Barry, Cowbridge, Llantwit Major and the Vale of Glamorgan.
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