Ogmore Castle, Bridgend, free admission, open daily
Details
Accessibility:
Uneven surfaces, steps, difficult access for wheelchairs, off-road parking, dogs on leads welcome.
For further accessibility information contact venue directly
Brief description:
One of three castles built in the early 12th century, used until the 19th century for a range of purposes, including a court of justice and a prison.
See https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/ogmore-castle#overview
And https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ogmore_Castle "Also near the castle are a popular set of stepping stones across the river which are a Scheduled Ancient Monument.[12 " Our photos show the Location of the stepping stones route being crossed by horse and rider during high river level in February 2022.
Address:
St Brides Major, Bridgend CF32 0QP
Email:
Phone:
0300 025 6000
Website:
http://cadw.gov.wales/daysout/ogmorecastle/?lang=en
Directions:
From Bridgend follow the B4265 South to Ewenny, take the B4524 West to Ogmore castle
OS SO 881769
Opening Times:
2022: "This monument is open and free to visit with no pre-booking required. Open Daily all year, 1 April - 31 March
10am–4pm, Last admission 30 minutes before closing. Closed 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January"
https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/ogmore-castle#opening-times
Transport:
As at 2022: Bus stop: 303 and 404: Barry- Bridgend (0.1 miles) See https://moovitapp.com/index/en-gb/public_transportation-Ogmore_Castle-Wales-site_28971186-2107
Closest train station is Bridgend (3.5 miles)
For more travel information visit https://www.traveline.cymru or call 0800 464 00 00
Amenities:
The closest Town is Bridgend (3.5 miles) which has public toilets, banks, public transport, shops, eating establishments, public park, post office, hospital, hotels and golf club.
At the venue: https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/ogmore-castle#facilities Parking, Dogs Welcome
Travel Information
For further travel information in Wales please see: www.traveline.cymru/travel-info
Or call Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000
Location
Nearest Venues
227 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.