Porthcawl Museum. Paid entry.

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Accessibility:

Parking at the museum is limited, but there is plenty of parking in Porthcawl, including disability spaces. There are no toilets at the museum, but there are public toilets, with disability toilets accessible with a RADAR key, opposite the museum on John Street. . There is wheelchair access at the museum. Guide dogs are welcome. "We do strive to cater for all our visitors, unfortunately however with width of the aisles & age of the building this may prove difficult for some wheelchair users. There are no stairs or ramps at this museum. Full access details are available on request."

Brief Description: 

The Porthcawl Museum and Historical Society is a voluntary organisation founded in October 1972. Through the enthusiasm of the founder members and the co-operation of Ogwr Borough Council, premises were eventually provided in a part of the Old Police Station.

See MUSEUM GUIDE SHEET and MAP at https://www.porthcawlmuseum.com/visitor-information.html

Address: 

Porthcawl Museum, The Old Police Station, John Street, Porthcawl, CF36 3DT.

Email:

porthcawlmuseum@hotmail.co.uk

Phone:

2022: 01656 773861 ans enquiries- 01656 788853

Website:

https://www.porthcawlmuseum.com

Opening hours:

See https://www.porthcawlmuseum.com/

Directions:

Porthcawl Museum is approx. 7 and a half miles South from Bridgend via the A48 and A4106, and then North on John Street. OS SS 818770.

"There are 2 public car parks within 5 minutes walking distance of the museum at Hillboro Place & Mary Street."

Transport:

There is a regular bus service around Bridgend.

For further travel information in Wales please see: www.traveline.cymru/travel-info

Or call Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000

Amenities:

"Porthcawl Museum has no onsite facilities, however there are public toilets & a Cafe within 30 yards."

There is no café at the museum, but there is a wide variety of places to eat, drink and stay in Porthcawl. For more info please go to-http://www.welcometoporthcawl.co.uk/directory.php?Action=Directorycategory&Directory_Category_FK=3

Travel Information

For further travel information in Wales please see: www.traveline.cymru/travel-info

Or call Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000