Heritage Park Hotel, in the heart of the Welsh Valleys, is ideally located to explore local hotspots to keep you busy all through the summer.
Joining us for a staycation or short break? We’ve compiled a list of some fantastic activities to enjoy while you’re visiting us.
Barry Island
Enjoy a beach day out at the iconic Gavin and Stacey filming location and coastal town, Barry Island, just a short 45-minute drive from our historic hotel. Discover Barry Island’s sweeping beaches and Pleasure Park fairground, including classic rides like dodgems, waltzers, and fun house. Bring the whole family and embrace your inner child with these adventure and thrills, or spend a day on the beach if that’s more your style.
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Cardiff Comedy
If you’re looking for some big laughs, look no further than the Cardiff comedy events lined up over the summer. A 30-minute drive brings you to big names like David Sedaris and Sarah Millican, who will be taking to the stage this summer. You won’t be short on comedy shows to choose from all throughout July and August.
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Drinks on our patio
Want to enjoy the sun but don’t want to venture far from our hotel? Spend your holidays basking in the sun on our outdoor patio with a drink in hand, dining on delicious dishes from our menu. The perfect suntrap to kickstart your summer with good food and cold, refreshing, handmade cocktails and drinks to quench your thirst.
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Go Ape!
Located in Margam Country Park, these treetop thrills offer obstacle cross overs and zip wires up to 180m. This location is the only Go Ape where thrill-seekers can enjoy sea views over 1,000-acres of parkland, as well as the largest deer herd in Wales. Don’t forget about taking the leap of faith on one of the UK’s biggest Tarzan Swings, where you’ll be free falling for a massive six metres. Located just 40 minutes away from Heritage Park Hotel, this one is one for the summer bucket list.