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Porthcawl Web Guide

Fairground ride at Coney Beach Here's our pick of some of the most useful and entertaining websites covering the resort. If you know a website worth including, get in touch.


Bridgend County Borough Council
http://www.bridgend.gov.uk

The main provider of local authority services in the area. The website includes a section devoted to tourism at www.visitbridgend.com


Grand Pavilion
http://www.grandpavilion.co.uk

An unofficial guide to the town's main venue for entertainment. Check the site for details of forthcoming events and to see photos of previous shows.

Royal Porthcawl Golf Club
http://www.royalporthcawl.com

Highlighting the club's rich past in hosting such prestigious golfing events such as the Amateur Championship (5 times) and the Walker Cup amongst others, the site offers on-site accommodation and a forum page where you are invited to leave your comments and questions.

Porthcawl RFC
http://www.porthcawlrfc.co.uk

News about the club.

Rest Bay Lifeguard Club
http://www.restbay.com

A guide to the popular surfing spot with tips and tricks on how to stay safe.

Porthcawl Lions Club
http://www.porthcawllions.org.uk

One of the area's voluntary groups, raising funds and giving their time for a variety of causes.

Pyle and Porthcawl Photographic Society
http://www.pyle-porthcawl-ps.co.uk

Want to take some great pictures of the area? Or do you have some to share? New members welcome.

Porthcawl Marine Surf Shop
http://www.porthcawlmarine.co.uk

Includes guides to the top surfing spots in south east Wales.

Adventures Outdoor Activity Centre
http://www.adventureswales.co.uk

Based in Kenfig, the centre offers surfing, quad biking, climbing, abseiling and much more.

BAVO - Bridgend Association of Voluntary Organisations
http://www.bavo.org.uk

Supporting and promoting voluntary and community groups throughout Bridgend county.





Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire - Town Twinning
http://www.saintsebastienporthcawl.org

News about activities involving Porthcawl and its twin town in France.

Pub Opinion
http://www.pubopinion.co.uk

An anonymous tippler offers his views of a range of bars around south Wales, mainly around Porthcawl. If you disagree, you can add your own comments.

Porthcawl Elvis Festival
http://www.elvies.co.uk

Europe's biggest annual gathering of Elvis Presley fans and entertainers, usually taking place in October in the Grand Pavilion and other local venues.


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