In The Area: History, Museums and the Arts

Cardiff Castle - with Roman walls and a Norman keep, the castle situated in the city centre was beautifully restored in the 19 th century, now offering gardens, museum and evening events.

Glamorgan Heritage Coast Centre - situated on Southerndown beach (01656 880157)

Fonmon Castle - medieval castle surrounded by lovely walled gardens (01446 749 000)

Ogmore Castle - riverside ruins of a medieval castle, situated off the picturesque Ogmore beach (02920 826185)

St Donats Castle - medieval castle and base of Atlantic College , the world's first international 6th form college (01446 799027)

Llantwit Major - quaint village with narrow streets and old inns plus many sites of historical interest including a Roman villa, medieval grange, Tudor buildings and the church & monastery of St Illtud