Best Arts and Culture Places in Porthcawl

"Devoted mainly to natural history and art, this grand neoclassical building is the centrepiece of the seven institutions dotted around the country that together form the Welsh National Museum. It's one of Britain's best museums; you'll need at least three hours to do it justice, but it could easily consume the best part of a rainy day. On-site parking, behind the museum, is £6.50."

"Located in Swansea’s former Guildhall, the Dylan Thomas Centre houses an extensive collection of memorabilia relating to the city’s most famous resident. Alongside photographs and sound recordings, the centre is also home to the permanent ‘Love the Words’ Exhibition, opened on Dylan Thomas’ 100th birthday and which explores his life and work through a selection of fascinating interactive displays. The centre is open Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 4.30pm and entry is free."

"Just a short walk from Swansea city centre is the Glynn Vivian Gallery, also free to enter, and containing a variety of displays from artists across Wales and beyond. It has a broad spectrum of exhibitions, changing throughout the year and encompassing both modern and traditional styles. Among these is an exhibition on the life and private art collection of Richard Glynn Vivian, original founder of the gallery, who left his entire art collection to it in 1908 for ‘the enjoyment of the people of Swansea’."

"One of Wales’ most famous galleries, the Glynn Vivian Gallery was named after its benefactor and founder Richard Glynn Vivian 1835-1910. Born into a wealthy copper smelting family, Richard chose to pursue his love of art after inheriting a quarter share of the family business. The dividends allowed him to indulge in his greatest passion."

"The Glynn Vivian Art Gallery is now closed to the public as preparations are underway for a multi-million pound redevelopment project."

"Expect a choice selection of established and emerging Welsh artists. The gallery mixes regular solo and group exhibitions with a revolving display of new paintings, sculptures, ceramics and limited editions. Find it near the National Museum and Galleries of Wales."

"Nantgarw China Works tends to fly under the radar when compared to the bigger names on this list, but what it lakes in fame, it more than makes up for in beauty. So why should you visit?. Well, for a start it's the only surviving 19th century porcelain works in the whole of the UK."

"Simultaneously flying the flag for both Cardiff’s coffee craze and it’s vinyl obsession is Outpost, inside indie urban market The Castle Emporium which as if the setting wasn’t hip enough, sells you old 45’s and coffee and sends someone to deliver it to you by bicycle. Not sure how that works, as every time I’ve tried to combine coffee and cycling I’ve failed miserably. Oh no wait it’s just the records they deliver, you’ll have to go into the Emporium for the drinks."

"The award-winning artisan bakery started in Bristol and has opened several Parsons Bakeries in south Wales. It is family-owned and has traded through two world wars and several world recessions. They bake bread, cakes and pastries."

"This excellent little museum uses interactive displays, free audio guides, video footage and everyday objects to tell the story of Cardiff’s transformation from a small market town into the world’s biggest coal..."

"The Quadrant shopping centre, Swansea’s main shopping centre. Perfect for a rainy day to keep warm and dry and fill your time with a bit of shopping. With all the shops you’d expect from a shopping centre - JD, Debenhams, Boots, Schuh, WHSmith, Superdry and so much more - the Quadrant shopping centre in Swansea makes for a great day out."

"Expect a choice selection of established and emerging Welsh artists. The gallery mixes regular solo and group exhibitions with a revolving display of new paintings, sculptures, ceramics and limited editions. Find it near the National Museum and Galleries of Wales."