6 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Vale of Glamorgan That You Shouldn't Miss

January 28, 2022 Christa Meece

Discover the best top things to do in Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom including Giles Gallery, Aberfan Disaster Memorial Garden, St Lythans Burial Chamber, St Nicholas, Vale of Glamorgan, Lavernock Point - Penarth nature reserve, Cosmeston Medieval Village.
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Cowbridge Road The OId Methodist Chapel, Pontyclun CF72 9ER Wales +44 1443 228638 [email protected] http://www.gilesgallery.com
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5.0 based on 34 reviews

Giles Gallery

Giles Gallery is a working studio, bringing together a range of creating aspects in the inspirational atmosphere of the family run converted church. Daily art classes and workshops, art supplies, framing service as well as monthly rotating art and craft exhibitions. A huge range of original pieces of art and craft as well as gifts for sale. In house artists offering extraordinary value on tailor made commissioned artworks/ paintings.

2. Aberfan Disaster Memorial Garden

Moy Road and Station Hill Cemetery, Aberfan Wales
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5.0 based on 65 reviews

Aberfan Disaster Memorial Garden

Reviewed By ian-engineer - Bristol, United Kingdom

Travelling back home from the Mumbles , we wanted to see this place en route , as it was seared into our memory when we were in our early 20's. It is immaculately kept and a great tribute to all those children and adults who died that day .. There is a steep climb in the cemetery to get to the memorial graves, so take that into account when you visit . On a practical note , there is no signpost to the cemetery when you are heading from Merthyr Tydfil on the A4054 , so asked someone and parked near a church and walked over a footbridge to the village. There were signs from the other direction , we later discovered. This is why we are not certain about parking facilities that are closer.

3. St Lythans Burial Chamber

St Lythians Rd, Wenvoe CF5 6SW Wales +44 845 748 4950 https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/st-lythans-burial-chamber
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

St Lythans Burial Chamber

Reviewed By ElizabethJK

This Neolithic burial chamber was built 6,000 years ago. It faces east, so that it faces the rising sun. It sits in The Accursed Field, and rumor has it that on Midsummer's Eve the capstone spins around three times before all the stones go to the river to wash. It sits in a field, but pedestrian access is allowed. There is a parking spot nearby. If you vist St Lythans, also visit the Tinkinswood burial chamber, which is very close. Both are between the airport and Cardiff, so can be visited on a small detour by car coming from or going to the airport.

4. St Nicholas, Vale of Glamorgan

Dyffryn Lane, St Nicholas CF5 6SG Wales
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St Nicholas, Vale of Glamorgan

5. Lavernock Point - Penarth nature reserve

Fort Road, Penarth CF64 5XQ Wales +44 1239 621600 http://www.welshwildlife.org/nature-reserve/lavernock-point-penarth/
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Lavernock Point - Penarth nature reserve

Reviewed By louiseholistic - Penarth, United Kingdom

Beautiful nature reserve well maintained by volunteers. Benches to sit on. Lots of butterflies. Lovely place to visit.

6. Cosmeston Medieval Village

Penarth CF64 5UY Wales http://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/en/enjoying/parks_and_gardens/cosmeston/cosmeston_medieval_village/cosmeston_medieval_village.aspx
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4.0 based on 26 reviews

Cosmeston Medieval Village

Reviewed By jdandrew - Cardiff, United Kingdom

Hi just to let everybody know Cosmeston Medieval Village is no longer free entry, and the opening hours and charges can be found below. (Cosmeston Lakes Country Park and Medieval Village) Opening Hours: The village is open between 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the summer and from 10.00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the winter. Guided tours are 10:30, 12.00, 1:30 and 3,00 o'clock during both the summer and winter. Tickets for guided tours can be purchased from the main reception in the country park and must be purchased no later than 15mins prior to tour start time. Guided tours and audio tours are subject to school parties, groups and events. Please call ahead to check availability. Audio guides can be purchased from the main reception in the country park and operate from 10.00 until 4 in the summer and 3.00 in the winter. The village is closed on the following dates: Dec 24, 25, 26 and Jan 01. Charges: Adults £5.10, Children and Concessions £3.60, Family 2 adults and 2 children under 16 £15.00,Family 2 adults and 3 children under 16 £17.50 Children under five free of charge,

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