| Name of Church | Ewenny Priory Church | |
| Address | Abbey Road, Ewenny Nr Bridgend | |
| Postcode | CF35 5BW (links to google maps) | |
| Contact Person | The Venerable Philip Morris | |
| Contact Email address | archdeacon.margam@churchinwales.org.uk | |
| Contact Phone Number | 01656 880108 | |
| Opening Times | 9.30a.m. - 5.30p.m. | |
| Special features | “the most atmospheric Romanesque space in Wales” (T J Hughes Wales’s Best One Hundred Churches) Ewenny Priory is the most complete and impressive Norman church in South Wales and one of the finest examples of a fortified church building in Europe. It was completed by 1126; in 1141 it became a Priory of the Benedictine Abbey of St Peter, Gloucester. The nave of the Priory, with its rounded arches and thick pillars, is in use as the parish church. The Pulpitum Screen, dividing the two parts of the church, is the work of Alexander Beleschenko, and was installed in July 2006. The eastern or monastic end contains the tombs of the de Londres family, a medieval altar and a reproduction of the watercolour of the Priory painted by J.P.W. Turner in 1795. Much of the Priory’s outer defensive walls and towers remain. Not only did they protect the Priory, but played a part in the Norman subjection of South Wales. | |
| Regular events | Holy Eucharist every Sunday 0930; Ewenny Festival concerts monthly | |
| Open Church Day Sept 18th 2010 | ||
| Opening Times | n/a | |
| Special Events | n/a | |
| Website | www.ewennyandstbridesmajor.org.uk | |
| Name of Church | St Bridget's Church | |
| Address | St Brides Major Vale of Glamorgan | |
| Postcode | CF32 0TB (links to google maps) | |
| Contact Person | The Venerable Philip Morris | |
| Contact Email address | archdeacon.margam@churchinwales.org.uk | |
| Contact Phone Number | 01656 880108 | |
| Opening Times | 9.30a.m. - 5.30p.m. | |
| Special features | The Norman origins of St Bridget’s Church are seen in the round-headed chancel arch. The church was rebuilt in the 14th century and heavily restored in 1851. Of particular interest are the monuments in the chancel to the Butler and Wyndham families. A 13th century incised slab shows Sir John le Botiler in full armour; a 16th century tomb-chest of John and Jane Butler has the couple lying recumbent, he in armour, with their children as ‘weepers’ shown on the side. | |
| Regular events | Holy Eucharist every Sunday 1100 | |
| Open Church Day Sept 18th 2010 | ||
| Opening Times | n/a | |
| Special Events | n/a | |
| Website | www.ewennyandstbridesmajor.org.uk | |
| Name of Church | St Michael & All Angels, | |
| Address | Colwinston, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan | |
| Postcode | CF71 7NL (links to google maps) | |
| Contact Person | Revd. Peter Leonard | |
| Contact Email address | peter@theleonards.org.uk | |
| Contact Phone Number | 01656 890205 | |
| Opening Times | Dailight hours within reason | |
| Special features | Floodlit | |
| Regular events | None | |
| Open Church Day Sept 18th 2010 | ||
| Opening Times | n/a | |
| Special Events | n/a | |
| Website | via Church in Wales | |
| Name of Church | Holy Trinity | |
| Address | Llandow, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan | |
| Postcode | CF71 7NT (links to google maps) | |
| Contact Person | Revd. Peter Leonard | |
| Contact Email address | peter@theleonards.org.uk | |
| Contact Phone Number | 01656 890205 | |
| Opening Times | Dailight hours within reason | |
| Special features | Unspoilt Norman village church | |
| Regular events | Worship every Sunday | |
| Open Church Day Sept 18th 2010 | ||
| Opening Times | n/a | |
| Special Events | n/a | |
| Website | See Church in Wales | |
| Name of Church | St Tydfil | |
| Address | Llysworney, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan | |
| Postcode | CF71 7NQ (links to google maps) | |
| Contact Person | Revd. Peter Leonard | |
| Contact Email address | peter@theleonards.org.uk | |
| Contact Phone Number | 01656 890205 | |
| Opening Times | Dailight hours within reason | |
| Special features | Ancient bell | |
| Regular events | Worship every Sunday | |
| Open Church Day Sept 18th 2010 | ||
| Opening Times | n/a | |
| Special Events | n/a | |
| Website | via Church in Wales | |
| Name of Church | Merthyr Dyfan Parish Church | |
| Address | Merthyr Dyfan Road, Barry | |
| Postcode | CF62 9EG (links to google maps) | |
| Contact Person | Father Robert Parrish | |
| Contact Email address | n/a | |
| Contact Phone Number | 01446 735943 | |
| Opening Times | 8.45am Sundays | |
| Special features | Refreshments | |
| Regular events | n/a | |
| Open Church Day Sept 18th 2010 | ||
| Opening Times | n/a | |
| Special Events | n/a | |
| Website | www.merthyrdyfan.org.uk | |
| Name of Church | St. Theodore's Church | |
| Address | Talbot Road, Port Talbot, West Glamorgan | |
| Postcode | SA13 1LB (links to google maps) | |
| Contact Person | Fr. Colin J. Amos SSC | |
| Contact Email address | st.theodore@ntlworld.com | |
| Contact Phone Number | 01639 883935 | |
| Opening Times | See service times on website | |
| Special features | One of J.L. Pearson's Churches in Wales, fully restored 1999-2001. | |
| Regular events | n/a | |
| Open Church Day Sept 18th 2010 | ||
| Opening Times | n/a | |
| Special Events | n/a | |
| Website | www.st-theodore.org | |
| Name of Church | St Cadoc | |
| Address | Llancarfan | |
| Postcode | CF62 3AD (links to google maps) | |
| Contact Person | the Ven Peggy Jackson | |
| Contact Email address | archdeacon.llandaff@churchinwales.org.uk | |
| Contact Phone Number | 01446 750 053 | |
| Opening Times | Sundays 10.00-12.30pm; Weds 9.15-10.15am | |
| Special features | 14th Century wallpaintings uncovered in 2008; also 15th century painted wooden screen | |
| Regular events | Services - Holy Communion Suns 11.00am; Weds 9.30am | |
| Open Church Day Sept 18th 2010 | ||
| Opening Times | n/a | |
| Special Events | n/a | |
| Website | none | |
| Name of Church | St Crallo's Church | |
| Address | Main Rd Coychurch Bridgend | |
| Postcode | CF35 5HG (links to google maps) | |
| Contact Person | Miss C Carrington | |
| Contact Email address | Carrington127@msn.com | |
| Contact Phone Number | 07812005518 | |
| Opening Times | Sunday 9.30am and 6.30pm | |
| Special features | Known as Cathedral of the Vale | |
| Regular events | Sunday 9.30am and Wednesday 10.00 Eucharist | |
| Open Church Day Sept 18th 2010 | ||
| Opening Times | n/a | |
| Special Events | n/a | |
| Website | www.churchinwales.org | |
| Name of Church | St Canna's Church | |
| Address | Llangan | |
| Postcode | CF35 5HG (links to google maps) | |
| Contact Person | Miss Carrington | |
| Contact Email address | carrington127@msn.com | |
| Contact Phone Number | 07812005518 | |
| Opening Times | 2ns & 4th Sundays at 11.15am | |
| Special features | Image of St Canna carved in the Cross | |
| Regular events | Holy Eucharist 2nd sunday 1115am Family Service 4th Sunday 1115am | |
| Open Church Day Sept 18th 2010 | ||
| Opening Times | n/a | |
| Special Events | n/a | |
| Website | www.churchinwales.org | |
| Name of Church | St Mary's Church | |
| Address | St Mary Hill Vale of Glamorgan | |
| Postcode | CF35 5DR (links to google maps) | |
| Contact Person | Miss C Carrington | |
| Contact Email address | carrington127@msn.com | |
| Contact Phone Number | 07812005518 | |
| Opening Times | 1st & 3rd Sundays 1115am | |
| Special features | Situated on a hill in open countryside with panoramic views of surrounding areas | |
| Regular events | 1st & 3rd Sundays - Holy Eucharist | |
| Open Church Day Sept 18th 2010 | ||
| Opening Times | n/a | |
| Special Events | n/a | |
| Website | www.churchinwales.org | |
| Name of Church | St Mary's | |
| Address | High Street, Penmark | |
| Postcode | CF62 3BP (links to google maps) | |
| Contact Person | the Ven Peggy Jackson | |
| Contact Email address | archdeacon.llandaff@churchinwales.org.uk | |
| Contact Phone Number | 01446 750 053 | |
| Opening Times | 9.00am - 6.00pm | |
| Special features | 15th Century fabric | |
| Regular events | Holy Communion Sundays 9.00am | |
| Open Church Day Sept 18th 2010 | ||
| Opening Times | n/a | |
| Special Events | n/a | |
| Website | none | |
| Name of Church | St Teilo Merthyr Mawr | |
| Address | Merthyr Mawr Village Bridgend | |
| Postcode | n/a (links to google maps) | |
| Contact Person | Mary Lewis | |
| Contact Email address | christopher.lewis1@btinternet.com | |
| Contact Phone Number | 01656 652369 | |
| Opening Times | Church open daily during daylight hours | |
| Special features | Paulinus stone and other early stones displayed in beautiful spring flowered churchyard | |
| Regular events | Service every Sunday 11.15am | |
| Open Church Day Sept 18th 2010 | ||
| Opening Times | n/a | |
| Special Events | n/a | |
| Website | n/a | |