Cowbridge
in Vale of Glamorgan of Wales, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.460 and -3.442 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 27' 37" and W -3° 26' 30"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:47 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:53 am and 6:43 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Touring Cowbridge

Cowbridge in Vale of Glamorgan (Wales) with it's 3,804 residents is a town located in United Kingdom about 143 mi (or 230 km) west of London, the country's capital place.

Time in Cowbridge is now 06:47 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Cowbridge, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is MOD St. Athan in a distance of 4 mi (or 6 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Blaenavon Industrial Landscape in a distance of 32 mi (or 51 km), North-East. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are several options within driving distance. We collected 1 points of interest near this location. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Penllyn, Llangan, Llantrisant, Wick and Bridgend. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 50 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 44 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Chance of rainfall 5%
Air Humidity 72%
Air Pressure 982 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 16 km/h (10 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 68% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

11°C (51 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, few clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

11°C (51 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

11°C (52 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Llanerch Vineyard

Address
4,5 mi
Hensol
CF72 8GG Cardiff
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Vale Resort

Address
3,7 mi
Hensol Park
CF72 8JY Cardiff
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


TRAVELODGE BRIDGEND PENCOED

Address
4,6 mi
OLD MILL FELINDRE ROAD
CF35 5HU PENCOED
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Haveli Hotel

Address
5,2 mi
Coedcae Lane 17
CF72 9EW Pontyclun
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 00:00 - Checkin: 10:30
Reception
Weekday: 12:00 - 23:00
Weekend: 12:00 - 23:00


The Bear Hotel Cowbridge

Address
0,4 mi
63 HIGH STREET
CF71 7AF Cowbridge
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


La Grisa

Address
3,5 mi
La Grisa 23
52211 Bale - Valle
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


J35) Bridgend (M4

Address
4,3 mi
PANTRUTHYN FARM PENCOED
CF35 5HY MID GLAMORGAN
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Llantrisant

Address
6,2 mi
GWAUN ELAI MAGDEN PARK
CF72 8LL LLANTRISANT
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Bryn-Y-Ddafad Country Guest House, Welsh St. Donats, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan CF71 7ST

Published: July 25, 2011
Length: 22:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Bryn-Y-Ddafad

Luxury bed and breakfast and self catering accommodation in a peaceful and rural location near Cardiff. Tel: 01446 774451.


Y Bwthyn Bach, Welsh St Donats, South Wales Presented by Euro Direct Rentals

Published: April 15, 2011
Length: 58:33 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Euro Direct Rentals

Situated in a peaceful rural location with easy access to Cardiff, Capital of Wales. An ideal touring base for Southern Wales closeby to Brecon Beacons National Park, the Gower Peninsula, the...


Frosty Army Christmas Video

Published: December 24, 2012
Length: 50:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Maaannndddyyyyy

Merry Christmas Everyone. :)


PRO.FLEX K2 950 OFFROAD Aluminum with GIRVIM FLEXSTEM SHIMANO DEORE XT FC.M730

Published: October 19, 2009
Length: 27:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Cowbridge Cycles centre ( simons cycles )

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Hartford station

Published: July 25, 2013
Length: 12:59 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: matthew lamb

Here we see 66023 on cars going south.


Cardiff Morris dance Y Goron in Penllyn, 29th May 2012.

Published: May 30, 2012
Length: 46:55 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Cardiff Morris

Y Goron - The Crown. A crown is a kind of collective noun for a group of sonnets, only it's a little more complicated than that. To be considered a crown the...


5 Star Review for Fashion Store Goose Island in Swansea, Mumbles, and Cowbridge

Published: December 18, 2014
Length: 23:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Goose Island

In this video by http://www.goose-island.co.uk/, a lovely customer has given an excellent rating and comment about our store in Cowbridge, where you can find out latest fashions from Italy,...


Vango AirAway driveaway Awning - www.driveaway-awnings.co.uk

Published: March 28, 2013
Length: 14:46 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: obicamping

NEW for 2013 the Vango AirAway™ driveaway awnings. Available in 4 Models to suit both Camper-vans and Motor-homes. The AirAway™ awning range utilises the revolutionary and innovative Vango ...


PAINT BAILING; TASK FORCE COWBRIDGE

Published: April 08, 2015
Length: 00:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Zak Hemsley

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Acrylic Painting Techniques, for beginners:How to hang a panel without a frame Tip

Published: October 20, 2014
Length: 56:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CLIVE5ART

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Cowbridge Grammar School

Cowbridge Grammar School was one of the best-known schools in Wales until its closure in 1974. It was replaced by a comprehensive school. Founded in the 17th century by Sir John Stradling and refounded by Sir Leoline Jenkins, it had close links with Jesus College, Oxford. The school took both boarders and day boys. Famous old boys include actor Anthony Hopkins and poet Alun Lewis. The main school buildings were located in Church Street, Cowbridge.

Located at 51.462, -3.45 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Educational institutions disestablished in 1974, Grammar schools in Wales, Cowbridge, Educational institutions established in the 1600s, Defunct schools in the Vale of Glamorgan

List of United Kingdom locations: X-Z

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Located at 51.45, -3.45 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article

Cowbridge (Roman town)

Cowbridge was a small castra in Roman Wales within the Roman province of Britannia Superior. Today the contemporary settlement, Cowbridge, has a population of roughly 3,600. Its name in Latin is unknown, although it is the strongest candidate for Bovium (corrected from Bomio) of the Antonine Itinerary. Its remains have been discovered beneath Cowbridge in the Welsh county of Vale of Glamorgan, previously Glamorganshire.

Located at 51.4617, -3.4473 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Archaeological sites in the Vale of Glamorgan, Roman towns in Wales, Former populated places in Wales, Cowbridge

St Quintins Castle

St Quintins Castle (also known as St Quentins Castle and Llanblethian Castle) is a castle located in the village of Llanblethian, Cowbridge, Wales under the care of Cadw.

Located at 51.4575, -3.45639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in the Vale of Glamorgan, Grade II listed buildings in the Vale of Glamorgan, Cadw

Aberthin Platform railway station

Aberthin Platform railway station was a short lived Taff Vale Railway station which served Aberthin, a village north east of Cowbridge in the Welsh county of Glamorganshire.

Located at 51.47, -3.4343 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in the Vale of Glamorgan

Cowbridge Cricket Ground

Cowbridge Cricket Ground is a cricket ground in Cowbridge, Glamorgan. The first recorded match held on the ground came 1931, when Glamorgan played Northamptonshire in a the ground first first-class match in the 1931 County Championship. From 1931 to 1932, the ground played host to 4 first-class matches, the last of which sae Glamorgan play Somerset. In local domestic cricket, the ground is the home venue of Cowbridge Cricket Club.

Located at 51.4645, -3.45203 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in Wales, Buildings and structures in the Vale of Glamorgan, Sport in the Vale of Glamorgan

Cowbridge Physic Garden

The Cowbridge Physic Garden is located in Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales. The 0.5 acres physic garden was created by the Welsh Historic Gardens Trust in 2004, and was opened in June 2008 by Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall who is its Patron. Surrounded by high stone walls, parts of which date to the 13th century, the physic garden is situated within a former 18th century formal garden which belonged to the Edmondes family of Old Hall.

Located at 51.4617, -3.45028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Cowbridge, Herb gardens, 2008 establishments in Wales, Gardens in Wales

Bear Inn, Cowbridge

The Bear Inn, today known as The Bear Hotel, is an inn on Cowbridge High Street in Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, south Wales. The block stone building has a blue plaque on the front, marking its historical significance. It became a Grade II listed building on 12 May 1963. The inn is dated to the medieval period, around the 12th century. It was once probably a three-unit, lateral chimney, hall-house, later converted into a storeyed house.

Located at 51.4622, -3.45 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Public houses in the Vale of Glamorgan, Hotels in Wales, Grade II listed public houses, Grade II listed buildings in the Vale of Glamorgan


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Pontfaen, Cowbridge, Коубридж, Y Bont-faen