Secluded Cowbridge is often
described as the capital of the Vale of Glamorgan,
an elegant market town with a wealth of historic
buildings. It dates back to Romans times and
boasts the remains of a 14th century
castle and a museum contained within a cellblock
at the town hall. The 12th century
Church of the Holy Cross has an embattled tower.
Nearby is the site of a famous
victory by Owain Glyndwr while Llanerch Vineyard
at Hensol is the largest vineyard in Wales.
At Llanblethian is the
restored gatehouse of medieval St Quentin’s Castle
while on a hill are the remains of an Iron Age
fort. Beaupre Castle is a manor house dating to
the 14th century.
Dyffryn Gardens lie on the
edge of Cowbridge and contain the Edwardian
Dyffryn House.
