Things to Do in Glyncorrwg

Parks & Play Areas

Afan Forest Park

Mountain biking enthusiasts and hikers will love exploring the trails at this forest park near Cynonville, complete with parking, toilets and an onsite restaurant for refuelling after your adventure.

Museums & Galleries

South Wales Miners Museum

Step into an authentic recreation of underground mining tunnels and explore the fascinating heritage of Welsh coal mining at this fully accessible Neath museum, perfect for all ages.

Zip Wires

Zip World Tower

Experience heart-pumping aerial adventure in the South Wales valleys with family-friendly facilities including full wheelchair access, baby changing areas and dedicated breastfeeding rooms.

Museums & Galleries

Aberdulais Tinworks and Waterfall

Marvel at Europe's most powerful electricity-generating waterwheel at this historic industrial site in Neath, where cascading falls meet fascinating tinworking heritage in a scenic valley setting.

Parks & Play Areas

Gnoll Estate Country Park

This expansive 240-acre woodland park offers families adventure playgrounds, golfing, and an onsite restaurant, with wheelchair access and ample parking for visitors to enjoy a full day out.

Adventure & Activity Centres

Neath Afan Gymnastics Centre

This gymnastics centre welcomes families for active fun and training sessions, with onsite parking and a restaurant to refuel young athletes after their energetic workouts.

Parks & Play Areas

Dare Valley Country Park

This wheelchair-accessible country park near Aberdare offers families scenic outdoor space with convenient facilities including an onsite restaurant, baby changing rooms and ample parking.

Parks & Play Areas

Bryngarw Country Park

This expansive Bridgend country park delights families with woodland trails, play areas, ornamental gardens and water features, plus full facilities including accessible amenities and an onsite restaurant.

Adventure & Activity Centres

Bonanza Amusements

Beaches & Coastline

Aberavon Beach

Stretch out on almost three miles of golden sand at one of South Wales' most expansive beaches, ideal for picnics and accessible to wheelchairs.

Adventure & Activity Centres

Margam Park Adventure

Action-packed outdoor activity centre at Port Talbot's Margam Country Park offering archery, canoeing and cycling adventures for all the family, with full facilities including parking and refreshments.

High Ropes & Aerial Trails

Go Ape Margam

Soar through the treetops at this thrilling high-ropes adventure in Margam Country Park, home to Britain's most spectacular Tarzan Swing that'll have the whole family swinging with excitement.

Farm Parks

Wiggleys Fun Farm

This Bridgend children's farm delights little ones with spacious play zones inside and out, plus a special barnyard area for babies, ensuring family fun whatever the weather.

Zoos & Animal Parks

Wales Ape and Monkey Sanctuary

Meet rescued primates up close at this intimate sanctuary in the Brecon Beacons, where you can learn about conservation while experiencing hands-on encounters with monkeys and apes.

Parks & Play Areas

Margam Country Park

This expansive Port Talbot estate combines historic castle grounds with family fun including a miniature railway, working farm trail, deer encounters and outdoor play areas set across beautiful parkland.

Railways & Transport

Bridgend Miniature Railway

Take the family for a memorable ride aboard authentic miniature locomotives at this Aberkenfig attraction, where steam, diesel and electric engines transport visitors around the track.

Parks & Play Areas

Parc Slip Nature Reserve

Explore diverse wildlife habitats at this accessible nature reserve near Bridgend, featuring woodland trails and wetland areas perfect for family walks and birdwatching adventures.

Indoor Soft Play

Dragons Den Aberdare

Kids can explore an exciting two-storey climbing maze packed with slides, tunnels and ball pools, plus a dedicated zone for younger adventurers and an onsite restaurant.

Beaches & Coastline

Ogmore Beach

Bring the whole family including your four-legged friends to enjoy sandy shores at this welcoming seaside spot. Wheelchair accessible with space for picnics by the sea.

Parks & Play Areas

The Shack Ice-cream Shop

Stop by this Aberkenfig ice-cream parlour for a sweet treat during your family day out, with convenient parking available close to the shop.