Aberavon Beach
Aberavon Beach
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- Cris v1 contributionHappy days - a brilliant weekend.Lovely spacious beach and promenade. The Great Western Hotel, although looking grim from the outside, is absolutely lovely inside . All the staff are friendly and helpful. The food was really varied, presented well and delicious. Beds sooo comfortable and rooms well cleaned. A very positive experience!Visited March 2024Traveled with friendsWritten March 24, 2024
- Jo H3 contributionsYearly dance weekendWe have visited the hotel before, the last time being when BW had not long taken it over. They have made massive strides in updating the fixtures and fittings in the hotel. A work in progress, but doing a brilliant job. The beds were extremely comfortable 👍 The staff as always were as helpful as they could be. Michelle and Lisa were particularly attentive during meal service, friendly, polite and happy to help in any way they could, along with their team (some of whom were still in training). The simple redecoration of the ballroom made for a warm, inviting space to spend our time dancing. Again, Lisa and a younger man (didn't get his name) ran the bar effectively. Also, the man doing all the decorating in the front lobby was so lovely. He was working hard to get the jobs done, while also being very considerate of the guests entering and exiting. I hope his coffee cup is always full!Visited March 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 27, 2024
- jules102016Norwich, United Kingdom56 contributionsWales tourThe beach is a lovely wide space of sand. There's a long prom to walk the whole length. Grassy area to sit on . There is a surf club along the road and a fitness centre plus restaurant, but otherwise it's a bit quiet. Maybe because we were not in full Summer season.Visited June 2024Traveled with familyWritten July 22, 2024
- kable pack kBurnham-On-Sea, United Kingdom169 contributionsWorth a visitLarge, clean sandy beach with a spacious promenade the whole length. Grassed areas good for kids games, dogs etc. The public toilets were free to use and clean. There is free parking on the seafront for up to 2 hours.Visited July 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten July 24, 2024
- Jessica JCardiff, United Kingdom11 contributionsWell worth a visit! Stunning beachWow this is beautiful! Not as commercialised as the beach in Porthcawl it was huge and the sand and sea was just stunning. We could’ve been anywhere in the world. We walked all along the front. There was lovely areas where we could sit with the children with grass. A lovely little ice cream and coffee place. A bit expensive but needed with the lovely weather. Parking was difficult but got a space eventually.Visited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 5, 2024
- Jayno76Treherbert, United Kingdom235 contributionsMust Visit Beach With a Separate Dog Beach Open All Year.This beach is a must visit for people of all ages, the sand is soft and you can walk for miles along either promenade or the beach itself. We normally head to the dog beach at the top end of the front but head back down to the main beach for a coffee or something to eat. There is plenty to do for all families including a play park on site. The parking if your lucky is free but there are charging car parks that are not too expensive.Visited July 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten August 17, 2024
- Donna JCargill, United Kingdom5 contributionsPerfect clean and tidy beachWhat a wonderful beach and place to visit. The beach itself is spotless and massive. It’s not as busy as the one in Porthcawl where we’re staying. Lots of grass here too to set up our picnic. Plenty of parking, not many toilets, but they are nice and clean, unfortunately there was a big queue. I can imagine it gets really busy here when the sun is really hot. We had a mild day and it was perfectVisited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 19, 2024
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Jayno76
Treherbert, UK235 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
This beach is a must visit for people of all ages, the sand is soft and you can walk for miles along either promenade or the beach itself. We normally head to the dog beach at the top end of the front but head back down to the main beach for a coffee or something to eat. There is plenty to do for all families including a play park on site. The parking if your lucky is free but there are charging car parks that are not too expensive.
Written August 17, 2024
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Fran C
Fleet, UK1,171 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
We were meeting friends at nearby Cafe Remos and arrived 1.5 hours too early. We took a wander and used public toilets reasonably clean. Had a coffee at Front they don't do cakes just desserts.
Beach is sandy we didn't swim pleasant for a walk not the most exciting place to go.
Several people swimming and enjoying their day.
Cafe Remos is ok for a casual lunch.
Beach is sandy we didn't swim pleasant for a walk not the most exciting place to go.
Several people swimming and enjoying their day.
Cafe Remos is ok for a casual lunch.
Written August 18, 2024
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Natasha
Basingstoke, UK243 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
Aberafon/Aberavon beach is such a lovely place to bring young family. There is crazy golf available and we were so impressed with the splash pad, where the children can play for free in a safe gated environment by the seaside.
Remo’s restaurant was excellent for pizza and Franco’s had lovely fish and chips. All were reasonably priced and great portions with dining in and outside. Great ice cream options too.
Parking was cheap and you could buy an all day ticket and come and go as you liked.
The beach was clean and we spent a few lovely days there. We were really impressed with the amenities and are coming back next year for another mini break!
Remo’s restaurant was excellent for pizza and Franco’s had lovely fish and chips. All were reasonably priced and great portions with dining in and outside. Great ice cream options too.
Parking was cheap and you could buy an all day ticket and come and go as you liked.
The beach was clean and we spent a few lovely days there. We were really impressed with the amenities and are coming back next year for another mini break!
Written July 22, 2023
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Mark J
Bulkington, UK516 contributions
May 2021 • Family
This is a lovely clean family friendly place to visit and have fun. This a nice place to relax and unwind on your own or with others. The is a modern toilet block which is clean and well maintained near the RNLI shop. There is a secracated path and cycle way along the beach front and the sea front is disable friendly. There is a play area for children and a wonderful crazy golf course to have fun to. There is a cafe and restaurant along the front for refreshments. There is street parking behind the beach with plenty of spaces. My only disappointment was a dog owner who didn't deal with his dogs dog poop! Other than that I would come back here again.
Written May 9, 2021
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Katie B
Stourton, UK43 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
A long flat beach, great for sandcastles and bodyboarding, but boy is it windy, so hang on to your hats, and take some wind breaks. We pitched a tent aswell which was hilarious in the wind, but really useful once up. Considering the time of year, remarkably quiet, but our approach to the beach wasn’t the prettiest, through a very densely populated residential area, and the steels works is over the very far side of the beach, not near us but plain to see, so perhaps this puts a lot of people off.
All the requisite, shell collecting, sandcastle building, burying children in the sand (we let them out, honest) was done so a good family visit.
All the requisite, shell collecting, sandcastle building, burying children in the sand (we let them out, honest) was done so a good family visit.
Written August 19, 2021
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Valleys chick
Wales, UK304 contributions
Apr 2021 • Family
This is our first visit, but certainly won't be the last. We were surprised by the glorious sandy beach and the promenade area. Along the prom you will find several places to eat, a lovely grassed area to enjoy a picnic or bag of chips, a splash pool, children's play area and a cycle path. We will definitely be back, especially as there are retail parks and a shopping centre nearby, it's easy and cheap to park the car and the beach is very clean and spacious.
Written April 8, 2021
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Tom F
Skewen, UK4 contributions
Nov 2024 • Family
Had a wonderful day here The beaches are immaculately clean although they allow dogs which is a good thing for us. Little coffee shop on the front however it’s extremely expensive I would not recommend it. Cost me something like £10 for two coffees which I found very expensive especially as we weren’t even eating in. Definitely worth a visit.
Written November 11, 2024
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jules102016
Norwich, UK56 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
The beach is a lovely wide space of sand. There's a long prom to walk the whole length. Grassy area to sit on . There is a surf club along the road and a fitness centre plus restaurant, but otherwise it's a bit quiet. Maybe because we were not in full Summer season.
Written July 22, 2024
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JPbingo2014
Newport, Wales, United Kingdom132 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
Our 2nd visit to this lovely clean beach , 2nd visit we had a family day out here , our grandchildren of various ages had a good time building sand castles & paddling in the sea . The beach is more of a wet beach perfect for buckets & spades . Clean toilet facilities & close to cafes , restaurants. Also a children’s park & splash park . Would recommend for few hours out with family or just for a lovely stroll.
Written August 23, 2021
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Donna J
Cargill, UK5 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
What a wonderful beach and place to visit. The beach itself is spotless and massive. It’s not as busy as the one in Porthcawl where we’re staying. Lots of grass here too to set up our picnic. Plenty of parking, not many toilets, but they are nice and clean, unfortunately there was a big queue. I can imagine it gets really busy here when the sun is really hot. We had a mild day and it was perfect
Written August 19, 2024
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It's such a lovely looking beach but I've heard that, due to the power station, the area smells badly of sulphur. How bad is it really?
Written June 27, 2019
We live by the beach and don’t smell it at all so come and see for your self
Written July 23, 2019
Rhian B
Cwmbran, United Kingdom
Are there any restrictions in place for dogs on the beach during August?
Written August 5, 2018
Hi Rhian,
There is currently an order in effect which covers the Aberavon Beach and Promenade from 1st May - 30th September. This prohibits dogs from entering a designated part of the beach and requires dogs to be on a lead at all times on the promenade; dog owners can be prosecuted for failure to comply with the order.
The Neath Port Talbot local council website has all the info you require regarding this. Unfortunately trip advisor won’t allow me to post a link to it. But if you google it it’s easy enough to find and you’ll have all your questions answered then.
Jo Anna
Written August 5, 2018
Hi is the sea ok for the grandchildren to swim in.
Written June 29, 2018
There are lots of children on the beach every time we go there but the sea can often be out quite a bit on times.
For little ones there is also a small paddling pool just off the promenade area.
There are generally RNLI lifeguards around and a Lifeguard Rescue Station situated there .
Written June 29, 2018
Dogs are not allowed on the main part of the beach. Basically wherever the promenade is located.
There is a dog beach at the far end of the promenade, there is a small parking area there and it is a short walk (20m) to the beach where you can let your dogs run free
Written June 26, 2018
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