Ford Factory and Engine Plant, Bridgend

Details

Accessibility

Visitor parking on site through the main entrance is free but is limited, as the large car park out the front of the site is for employees only. Wheelchair access via the main entrance to the plant. Toilets and disability toilets are available. Contact the venue directly for further information. 

Brief description

Bridgend Ford Motors Engine Plant was built in 1977 and employs close to 1,700 workers who specialise in producing high-efficiency petrol engines for such models as the Ford Focus, Kuga, Mondeo, S-MAX, Galaxy and Fiesta ST. The Ford Factory is partnered with Jaguar to create similar engines for their range of eco-efficient vehicles and at one point helped develop engines for Volvo and Land Rover respectively until 2015.

Address

Waterton Industrial Estate, Cowbridge Rd, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan CF31 3PJ

Email

Via webstie: https://www.ford.co.uk/useful-information/contact-us#email 

Phone

01656 672300

Website

https://corporate.ford.com/company/plant-detail-pages/bridgend-engine-plant.html

and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Bridgend_Engine_Plant

Directions

Bridgend Ford Motors Engine Plant is 2.8 Miles from the closest town (Bridgend) heading South-East via the A473 and then crossing the roundabout on Cowbridge Road, 2nd Exit onto the A48.

Then take the 2nd Left on the A48 which will take you past the Bridgend Ford Dealership on your right hand side. You should then cross a roundabout, 1st Exit heading North-East and then continue on this road to a second roundabout, taking the 2nd Exit so that you then arrive on the road parallel to the plant where you finally follow signs to take the next right into the Visitor’s Car Park at OS SO 93174 

Opening Times

Mon – Fri: 9am – 7pm , employee’s work a shift pattern and so opening hours can change daily and/or seasonally according to their workload. 

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

There is the X2 Cymru Clipper service from Bridgend to Cardiff that stops at Waterton Bus Stop (OS SO 91913) which is then an approx. 24 minute (1.2 mile) walk on a slim pavement, grass and uneven ground to Bridgend Ford Motors Engine Plant.

For more travel information go to www.traveline-Cymru.info or call 0871 200 22 33.

Amenities

Toilets and disability toilets on site. Free Visitor Parking. The nearest town is Bridgend (2.8 miles) which has banks, a post office, eating establishments and accommodation. The Engine Plant does not have eating establishments or bank services. Alternatively you can find Free Wifi, Tea and Coffee, Public toilets and disability toilets as well as a Relax Area at the Bridgend Ford Dealership (1.0 mile) from the factory at OS SO 92368.