Bryngarw Country Park
Park opening hours
1 April – 30 September				10.00am – 8.00pm
October only				10.00am – 6.00pm
1 November – 31 March				10.00am – 5.00pm
Contact us
Bryngarw Country Park, Brynmenyn, Near Bridgend CF32 8UU	Tel: 01656 725155 Email: bryngarwpark@bridgend.gov.uk							Bryngarw staff: Head warden: Michael Lawton Assistant warden: Keith Douglas Park ranger: Daniel Lock
Bryngarw Country Park leaflet
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A park for all seasons...
							A park for all seasons where nature creates a rich palette of colours painting every area of this enchanting variety of landscapes throughout the year. Time stands still within Bryngarw's 113 acres where you will find everything from native woodlands to formal gardens, exotic trees to mossy wetlands, secluded glades to open pastures, ornamental lakelands to rushing rivers.
Bryngarw has something for everyone – nature lovers, families. walkers and cyclists. Divided into five areas, Bryngarw Park consists of: Woodlands Grassland Water features Formal Gardens Amenities
It is easy to find a quiet spot to enjoy the peace and tranquility of this very special place.
Latest News
Biodiversity
Biodiversity is life. Humans are part of nature’s rich diversity and have the power to protect or destroy it. Biodiversity, the variety of life on Earth, is essential to sustaining the living networks and systems that provide us all with health, wealth, food, fuel and the vital services our lives depend on. 2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity, and people all over the world are working to safeguard this irreplaceable natural wealth and reduce biodiversity loss. This is vital for current and future human wellbeing. We need to do more. Now is the time to act. Bryngarw Country Park aims to preserve and promote the enhancement of biodiversity. Join us through a series of events and volunteer activities that not only educate but intend to make a difference. International Biodiversity Day Local children take part in Wales Biodiversity Week Wildflower meadows bloom in Bryngarw
Autumn events
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Autumn Fayre
Sunday 5 September from 12pm – 5pm
Free admission, car park £2
Come and celebrate the beginning of autumn with Bryngarw’s annual autumn fayre.
Don’t miss out on live music from local talent Overheated Pilots, playing a mix of popular music from all eras.
Take the opportunity to buy local produce and hand made items from the food and craft stalls and the children can have a go at fun filled activities such as the extremely popular duck race, bouncy castle, face painting and the magical dragon procession and walkabout, plus lots more...
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
Don’t miss out on a great afternoon treat for the whole family to enjoy!
Fungal Foray
Sunday 26 September from 10.30am – 12pm
Free admission, car park £2. Meet at the visitor centre.
Join the rangers in a guided walk around the park and discover the fascinating world of fungi.
Fungi grow in a wide range of habitats including woods, pastures and hedges and come in all shapes and sizes.
Find out which ones have their place in the kitchen and which ones are potentially dangerous.
Fungal Foray, Bedford Park, Cefn Cribwr
Sunday 3 October from 10.30am – 12pm
Free admission and car park. Meet at car park.
Join the rangers in a guided walk around the park, where industrial heritage meets natural beauty and discover the fascinating world of fungi.
There are thousands of species of fungi in Britain – see how many you can find and learn all about what is good to eat and what to avoid.
Volunteer programme
The Bryngarw volunteer group has been going for nearly five years and since its inception has been a real force in getting important work done that the rangers could not do alone. The woodland garden, rhos pasture, nature garden and orchard reclamation are all areas that we could not have undertaken without our volunteers. The work is rewarding and vital to ensure the park remains important for conservation. If you are looking for a career in conservation, volunteer work is an important starting point. If you have any further questions or would like to become a volunteer please contact Dan or Keith on 01656 725155 or email: bryngarwpark@bridgend.gov.uk. We welcome all. Keep up to date with volunteer activities and interesting news stories: Newsletter Find out more about the volunteer days: Events 2010
Latest news
		Celebrate autumn with Bryngarw Country Park With autumn approaching, Bryngarw Country Park is planning a jam-packed programme of events, starting with the autumn fayre. This is a popular annual event taking place on Sunday 5 September from 12pm – 5pm to celebrate the beginning of the season.
		Wayne Warlow’s Manhattan Experience Wayne Warlow’s Manhattan Experience will be performing classic jazz standards from the Great American Songbook in Bryngarw Country Park this Sunday 22 August from 2.30pm – 4.30pm.
		Children learn about nature through Family Fun Days’ success The rangers have successfully held three Family Fun Days with over 100 children who took part in a number of fun-filled activities. Don’t forget they take place every Wednesday until the 25 August from 11am – 3pm.
		The New Druids The New Druids are one of South Wales’ best known acoustic music duos. In the 10 years they have been together they have entertained audiences throughout the UK, USA and Europe with their original music and their eclectic range of cover versions. They will be performing on Sunday 15 August from 2.30pm – 4.30pm.
		Overheated Pilots Porthcawl based acoustic duo the Overheated Pilots will be performing acoustic covers from the swinging sixties to the modern day on Sunday 8 August from 2.30pm – 4.30pm, as part of this year’s outdoor summer Music in the Park programme.
		The Liberty Street Stompers One of Wales’ most popular traditional jazz bands, The Liberty Street Stompers will be playing outdoors on Sunday 1 August from 2.30pm – 4.30pm.
		Wildflower meadows bloom in Bryngarw 2010 is International Year of Biodiversity and the height of summer is the perfect time to experience the richness and beauty of Bridgend’s countryside.
		Don't miss out on all the fun! Don’t know how to keep yourself and the children occupied this summer? Bryngarw Country Park has the answer… …Family Fun Days!
		Music in the Park Enjoy a varied programme of outdoor music to suit everyone’s tastes in every Sunday from 1 August – 22 August from 2.30pm – 4.30pm.
			Local children take part in Wales Biodiversity Week A number of events were held around the borough to celebrate Wales Biodiversity Week (5 – 12 June), aiming to raise awareness of the value of biodiversity.
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