In an afternoon at Wenvoe, you’ve got plenty to keep you occupied. Whether its golf, history, a choice of pubs or even the popular Wenvoe garden centre, the area caters to all interests in one way or another.
St Bleddian’s Church (whose name meant ‘Little Wolf’) has provided a beautiful viewpoint above the region since it was built in the 12th century. Over time, it has seen numerous renovations, yet you can still find a little of the medieval glass intact. Beside the church is a large Tudor building, the 'Button Chapel'. The chapel was erected as the burial place for members of the Button family and it is an architectural feature unique in the Vale of Glamorgan. Sit on the bench in the churchyard and soak up the enchanting atmosphere of this lovely spot.
Across the area, you will encounter three Pubs. There’s the Wenvoe Arms, the Horse and Jockey and Walston Castle. The Wenvoe Arms dates from the 18th century, and all three are brimming with their own character. Despite there being three pubs, it is definitely not advisable to make a pub crawl of it, especially if you are riding a bike or horse!
The Great Glamorgan Way project has planted hedgerows along Beauville lane, providing green corridors in an otherwise highly managed environment, and supplying plenty of benefits to the natural wildlife. Hedgerows increase essential habitat for small mammals including endangered hazel dormice. Hedgerows also provide nesting opportunities for woodland birds, which mostly nest in hedgerows rather than woodland habitats, due to their availability. The green corridors created will also bridge gaps between patches of ancient broadleaved woodland, and once completed will provide a romantic green passage beneath the primeval trees.
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Wenvoe, Garden Centre and café, parking and pubs
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