The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The LDS chapel sits quietly on the outskirts of Porthcawl, a place most day-trippers heading to the beach won't even notice. It's a modern building - nothing grand or ancient - which means it won't appeal to those hunting for Victorian Gothic or medieval stonework. But if you're interested in how different faith communities have established themselves in South Wales, or you're travelling with members of the church, it's worth knowing about.

The chapel serves the local LDS congregation and operates as you'd expect: visitors are welcome during services and sometimes at other times, though it's wise to check ahead or pop into Porthcawl's tourist information first. Don't expect a major tourist attraction here. This isn't somewhere you'd schedule in as a highlight of your holiday - it's more a place of worship that happens to be in the area.

If you're staying at Trecco Bay Holiday Park, just a couple of miles away, and you're part of the faith community, you'll know where to find a Sunday service. For everyone else, the real draw of Porthcawl is the seafront itself - the beaches, the funfair, the coastal walk. Save your time and energy for those. The chapel's there if you need it, but it's not a reason to deviate from the main attractions.