Old Police Station & Museum |
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In the centre of town, and used as a working Police Station from 1881 to its closure in 1974, this listed building still has the original charge room which now houses the local Tourist Information Centre.
It also houses the town museum tracing the social history and maritime history of the Porthcawl area, as well as a collection of war mementos, artifacts, costumes and records of the Parish Church of St. John the Baptist founded in 1189.
The museum contains an exhibition of the Welsh guards featuring memorabilia of the Guards from its formation in 1915 to the present. Porthcawl Art Society display a changing collection of work on the first floor.
Other Information:
Steps involved for Art Society (first floor). All others are accessible.
Parking and disabled parking at the rear (Charges apply)
Toilet and disabled toilet next door
Wheelchair access.
It also houses the town museum tracing the social history and maritime history of the Porthcawl area, as well as a collection of war mementos, artifacts, costumes and records of the Parish Church of St. John the Baptist founded in 1189.
The museum contains an exhibition of the Welsh guards featuring memorabilia of the Guards from its formation in 1915 to the present. Porthcawl Art Society display a changing collection of work on the first floor.
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In centre of shopping street.
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Old Police Station & Museum Postcode for SatNav: CF36 3DT
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Days Out near Old Police Station & Museum
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Margam Country Park (5 Miles)*
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Margam Stones Museum (6 Miles)*
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Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre (11 Miles)*
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Neath Museum (13 Miles)*
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Aberdulais Falls (14 Miles)*
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Glynn Vivian Art Gallery (14 Miles)*
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Model House Craft and Design Centre (14 Miles)*
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Cefn Coed Colliery Museum (15 Miles)*
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Welsh Hawking Centre (16 Miles)*
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St Fagans National History Museum (17 Miles)*
Places to Visit near Old Police Station & Museum
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Bridgend (5 Miles)*
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Cowbridge (11 Miles)*
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Nant-y-moel (12 Miles)*
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Glyncorrwg (13 Miles)*
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Swansea (14 Miles)*
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Glyn Neath (17 Miles)*
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Culbone (18 Miles)*
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Porlock (19 Miles)*
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Loughor (19 Miles)*
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Penclawdd (19 Miles)*
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