The Island Farm in Bridgend has a rich history, not just in the area but for the whole of Wales. It is a large, former Second World War prisoner camp that you can only come and look around a couple of times a year.
It isn't your typical tourist attraction with normal opening and closing times, but the weekends they do open are popular - like the one being held on July 8 and 9, which sold out within ten days. It costs £6.75 per person to look around and get a feel for what it used to be like.
Another way of doing it is by contacting them directly for a separate visit, as they say they try to squeeze people in if they can't attend an event. Visitors aren't usually charged for this but often people are generous enough to give donations. You can get more Bridgend news and other story updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters here.
