Victorian Christmas at Bryngarw Country Park

Victorian Christmas

Victorian Christmas at Bryngarw Country Park, originally uploaded by Tourism Bridgend.

Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 December, 2011
10am – 5pm Free admission
Traditional fairground rides, Craft and food stalls,
Barrel organ, Carol singing, Victorian storytelling
and lots more!
Plus a special visit from Father Christmas this weekend only
Charge for rides and stall items
Tel: 01656 725155
www.bryngarwhouse.co.uk

Join Derek Smith and friends at Bryngarw

Derek Smith

Bryngarw has a series of fab free events on Sunday’s in August, pay for car parking only. The ‘Music in the Garden’ event on the 21st August stars one of Bridgend’s most successful guitarists, Derek Smith performing live at Bryngarw Country Park in Brynmenyn, Bridgend from 2.30 – 4.30pm.

Derek will be joined by two of his Mabon musicians, Jasper Salmon on fiddle and Tim Orrell on wooden flute and whistles. Come and enjoy a family day out for an acoustic performance of the interceltic roots fusion music that is the trademark of this internationally successful band.

Join us and enjoy outdoor live music being performed upon the lawn in front of Bryngarw House, with this year’s line-up offering sounds to suit everyone’s taste:

 Sunday 21 August – Roots fusion with Derek Smith (Mabon) and friends

Sunday 28 August – Light classical with Absolute Zero Viola Quartet

Please note that there is no wet weather cover or seating provided, but you are welcome to bring your own chairs or picnic rugs. Due to this being an outdoor event; it is weather dependant, therefore we advise you to contact Bryngarw House on 01656 729009 prior to starting your journey.

 There will be children’s entertainers including balloon modelling and stilt walking. Light snacks available at the park café.

 Admission is free with a car park charge of £2.50 for all events which are set on the beautiful lawns at the award-winning 113 acres of spectacular parkland that boasts Bridgend County Borough Council’s largest picturesque landscape.

BryngarwCountryPark is part of the ‘OneHistoricGarden’ project linking heritage, gardens and opportunities acrossSouth Wales, and is part-funded by the EU’s Convergence European Regional Development Fund through Visit Wales and the Welsh Government and supported by The Valleys Heart and Soul of Wales campaign.

For more information, contact Corporate Marketing Assistant Kelly Jones on (01656) 642094. Email: kelly.jones2@bridgend.gov.uk Website: www.bridgend.gov.uk

A Summer Ramble

American Skunk Cabbage, originally uploaded by Tourism Bridgend.

With flowers in bloom across the park, it’s a great opportunity to explore the wonderful scenery and interesting features of the award-winning 113 acres of spectacular parkland at Bryngarw. Join in this summer guided walk on Sunday 26 June from 11am – 12.30pm.

It’s time to see the wood for the trees

It’s time to see the wood for the trees, originally uploaded by Tourism Bridgend.

International Biodiversity Day will take place on Sunday 22 May 2011 and with the support of Bryngarw Country Park in Brynmenyn, Bridgend, there are a number of ways that the public can get involved and do their bit to raise awareness. www.visitbridgend.com

Celebration of the Year of the Bat

celebration of the Year of the Bat , originally uploaded by Tourism Bridgend.

The rangers at Bryngarw Country Park in Brynmenyn, Bridgend have a programme of spring guided walks that will allow you to explore the award winning 113 acres of spectacular parkland whilst learning all about the fantastic wildlife on your doorstep.

In celebration of the Year of the Bat (2011-2012), the park which boasts Bridgend County Borough Council’s largest picturesque landscape, is offering the unique opportunity to discover the fascinating world of bats, during an exciting after dark guided walk on Tuesday 17 May from 8.15pm.
Setting off at sundown, tune in to the night time and identify different species of bats using habitat clues and ultrasound detectors.

Admission is £2 per person with free car park. Please note this event is weather dependant. Advanced booking is essential as places are limited.

For further details call the rangers office on 01656 725155 or email bryngarwpark@bridgend.gov.uk

Bryngarw Country Park voted number 13 as the ‘people’s choice’ destination in the top 50 valleys essentials.

For more information visit http://www.yearofthebat.org/

Bryngarw Country Park

 
Bryngarw Country Park, originally uploaded by Tourism Bridgend.

There’s something about the countryside that refreshes and enlivens. Wandering through beautiful woodland, or along the banks of a fast flowing river seems to put a whole new spring into your step.

Migrant birds flock to Bryngarw Country Park

Migrant birds flock to Bryngarw Country Park, originally uploaded by Tourism Bridgend.

The rangers at Bryngarw Country Park in Brynmenyn, Bridgend have a programme of guided-walks that will allow you to explore the award-winning 113 acres of spectacular parkland whilst learning all about the fantastic wildlife on your doorstep.
This Easter weekend, come and join the rangers on a spring bird song guided walk on Sunday 24 April from 10.30am – 12pm and see how many birds you can identify. Meet the rangers at the visitor centre, free admission and a car park charge of £2.50.

People power makes Bryngarw a top destination

People power makes Bryngarw a top destination, originally uploaded by Tourism Bridgend.

Bryngarw Country Park in Brynmenyn, Bridgend has been voted number 13 as the ‘people’s choice’ destination, as part of the ‘Valleys Heart and Soul of Wales’ campaign, residents, businesses, staff, volunteers and visitors were asked to help make the 113 award-winning acres of picturesque parkland a top 50 essential place to visit.

Bluebell Wood, Bryngarw Country Park

Bluebell Wood, Bryngarw Country Park, originally uploaded by Tourism Bridgend.

Bryngarw Country Park is a veritable paradise for flora and fauna enthusiasts. Beech avenues and marsh plants, ferns, fungi and mosses are all part of the diverse habitats that harbour a profusion of plants and wildflowers in the Park. Keen bird watchers may be able to spot buzzards, blue tit, great tit, coal tit, woodpecker jay and heron. The park is also alive with butterflies, dragonflies and insects during the summer months.

Vote for Bryngarw Country Park

Bryngarw Country Park, originally uploaded by Tourism Bridgend.

Bryngarw Country Park recognised as one of the top 50 People’s Choice visitor attractions as part of the Heart and Soul of Wales campaign.

The park was not identified as one of the 50 Valley Essentials, but we still have the opportunity to get it recognised in the People’s Choice category, so please spread the word and encourage your friends, family and colleagues to vote!

The 113-acre Bryngarw Country Park offers something for everyone, whether they are nature lovers, families, walkers or cyclists. Visitors can enjoy wild woodlands, walking trails, unusual exotic trees, mossy wetlands teeming with life, wildflowers, a fast flowing river, family walks and a selection of events throughout the year.

To vote for one of the jewels in the county borough’s crown, visit http://tinyurl.com/4cglbs4

Remember to enter Bryngarw Country Park and also tick that it is a nomination for the People’s Choice.