Coach holidays with Alfa Travel

Scenic South Wales Railways

Resort - Porthcawl

Overview

Located between Swansea and Cardiff, Porthcawl was originally a port for the iron and steel industries and still has some interesting features from that period, including the oldest maritime warehouse in Wales, an attractive harbour and the last coal and gas powered lighthouse in the country. It developed as a seaside resort after the Great War and the splendid Grand Pavilion dates from 1932. Nearby is Kenfig Nature Reserve, a site of national importance. This attractive seaside resort offers numerous facilities, including the world famous Porthcawl golf course, the finest course in Wales and one of several in the area, an expansive sandy beach and Coney Beach, a fairground with a variety of rides and amusements which was named after the famous New York venue. To the East of the town lies the River Ogmore and the beautiful Glamorgan Heritage Coast.

Prices from

£385 per person

Supplements may apply

Tour code: 5388

Tour: Scenic South Wales Railways

Resort: Porthcawl

Days: 5

Date Travelling: 07 August 2024

Travelling by: Coach

Hotel: Seabank Hotel

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Porthcawl Sea Front
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Itinerary

Day 1 - Outward Travel

Day 2 - Gwili Railway and Carmarthen

  • One of the most picturesque, preserved railways in the country, the Gwili Railway follows the meandering route of the Gwili Railway on its uphill journey through farmlands and wooded hillsides. Run by a dedicated team of volunteers, they play a big part in recreating the golden age of steam on this nostalgic journey. We also visit Carmarthen – one of the oldest towns in Wales.

Day 3 - Day at Leisure

Day 4 - Brecon Mountain Railway & Cyfarthfa Castle

  • Following part of the original Brecon & Merthyr Railway, the Brecon Mountain Railway takes us into the Brecon Beacons National Park. Travelling along the shores of Taf Fechan Reservoir and climbing high into the hills of the National Park to Torpantau enjoy the spectacular scenery from the all-weather Observation Carriages, hauled by a vintage locomotive. Later in the day we’ll continue our excursion to Cyfarthfa Castle – an impressive, Grade II listed building, set in 65 acres of grounds the castle today is home to a popular museum and art gallery.

Day 5 - Return Travel

Seabank Hotel

Porthcawl’s most iconic building, situated on the headland with fantastic sea views across the resort and bay and a short walk from the Grand Pavilion and John Street shops. There are spectacular panoramic views of the Bristol Channel and coast from the bar and many bedrooms. Our en-suite bedrooms come with comfy beds for a great nights sleep, tea and coffee making facilities, flat screen TV with Freeview and radio and hairdryer. The hotel features a large modern restaurant, quiet lounge and bar, with dancefloor, where you will find entertainment most evenings. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and there is a lift that serves all floors. Large car park.

Contact Details

Seabank Hotel
West Road

Tel No: 01656 782261

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Joining my holiday

Joining your Alfa holiday


Take the stress out of your holiday travel arrangements. Choose from our extensive list of local joining points and make the journey part of your holiday, as you travel in comfort to your holiday destination.


Local Pick-up Points


We will pick you up close to home and take you to your nearest interchange where you will embark on your tour coach and be whisked away to your holiday destination.


We have 6 interchanges across the UK:


Your Interchange will be - North West Tours – Burtonwood Interchange (M62 near Warrington)


Join En-Route


Joining your Alfa Holiday is now even more convenient. If you want to join your tour coach en-route to your chosen resort we’ll pick you up on the way.


For selected tours we can pick you up at:


North West


  • Burtonwood (M62, Junction 8), Forton Services (M6, Junction 32/33), Hartshead Moor (M62, Junction 25/26), Charnock Richard (M6, Junction 27/28), Carlisle (M6, Junction 43 – layby near Tesco) – North and Scotland
  • Burtonwood (M62, Junction 8), Keele (M6, Junction 15/16), Sandbach (M6, Junction 16/17)

Park and Tour


For only £9 per day you can book parking at selected locations for the duration of your holiday. So if you prefer to drive, leave your car and join your coach en-route then why not enquire about our Park and Tour locations. For more information please call our reservations team.


North West Tours – Charnock Richard Services (M6, Junction 27/28) – for clients travelling to Cumbria and Scotland


Reliable Coaches


Most of our holidays are operated by our own fleet of mostly modern Mercedes luxury coaches, all of which have an on board washroom and are air conditioned. We also work with selected third party coach operators who supplement our own fleet during peak periods. The facilities on third party coaches can vary, but the majority have air conditioning. We are members of the Confederation of Passenger Transport and the Coach Tourism Association – bodies established to encourage standards of excellence in our industry.