The best breaks on the Bristol Channel

Coastal family fun at Trecco Bay Holiday Park, Porthcawl, Mid Glamorgan

The Bristol Channel is a famous stretch of water that marks the border between England and Wales. An area once synonymous with the Industrial Revolution, today it has many characterful towns and pastoral beauty to enjoy on both sides of the Channel.

Enjoy a city break in Bristol

Once the second most important trading centre in the UK after London, Bristol is a charming historic city with fine examples of Victorian architecture, such as Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s SS Great Britain and the Clifton Suspension Bridge. Interactive science centre At-Bristol is a great place for kids to get stuck in, while Bristol Zoo Gardens is another fun choice for a family afternoon.

Bristol City North is a set of contemporary apartments in a peaceful suburban setting. Accommodating 2 – 4 in spacious comfort, these apartments are stylishly furnished throughout and offer weekly housekeeping services and free on-site parking. The apartments are close enough for a leisurely walk into the city centre, making them an ideal base from which to start exploring.

Discover Glamorgan’s coastal, country and urban landscapes

Home to both Welsh capital Cardiff and the major city of Swansea, Glamorgan features everything from verdant valleys to breath-taking coastlines. An ideal destination for lovers of the outdoors, visitors can take a walk through Merthyr Mawr Sand Dunes or see wildlife at Parc Slip Nature Reserve.

Trecco Bay Holiday Park is a coastal retreat with plenty to keep the whole family entertained. Accommodating 5 – 8 in comprehensively facilitated chalets, the park has everything you need for a relaxing break. The kids will be spoilt for choice, with an indoor heated pool, dodgems, mini 10-pin bowling, adventure playground, wet play area, arcade and mini golf. Meanwhile, adults can enjoy the many fine on-site eateries and entertainment centres, try out a spot of surfing or chill out in the Sportsman Bar.