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Social Media Conference Cymru 2025 will be held at The Vale Resort, Hensol, Cardiff
Social Media Conference Cymru 2025 will be held at The Vale Resort, Hensol, Cardiff
The Vale Resort, Hensol is a stunning hotel and conference centre set in the heart of the Vale of Glamorgan, a few miles outside Cardiff. It is home to the Welsh Rugby Union National Centre of Excellence and is regulary used as a base by Wales' national sporting teams. Set within a 650-acre private estate, the resort boasts two championship golf courses, a luxury spa and 143 bedrooms.
The conference will be held on the first floor in the Castle Suite and the Morgannwg Suite. The venue is fully accessible and the conference suites are accessible by lift to the first floor.
Getting There
Getting There
Postcode: Use CF72 8JY
Vale Resort, Hensol, CF72 8JY
Vale Resort, Hensol, CF72 8JY
By train:
The nearest minor train station to The Vale Resort is Pontyclun (Approximately 15 minute drive/3.5 miles away).
The nearest mainline station is Cardiff Central (Approximately 30 minute drive/13 miles away). Cardiff Central train station has excellent links to every part of the UK. Central London is less than 2 hours away by train (normally every 30 minutes) and there are regular trains connecting Cardiff to west Wales, north Wales, Bristol, Bath, Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh.
By car:
Leave the M4 motorway at Junction 34, then follow signs to the Vale Resort which is less than 2 miles from the M4. There is free parking on site.
By plane:
Cardiff International Airport is around a 20 minute drive from The Vale Resort and has direct flights to/from many major cities, including Dublin (Ryanair), Edinburgh (Loganair), Belfast (Aer Lingus) and Amsterdam (KLM). Other options include Bristol International Airport, Birmingham International Airport and London Heathrow Airport.
Hotels:
The Vale Resort has 143 bedrooms on site. We are delighted to offer a special rate for conference delegates. Information is available on the FAQ page. Other local hotels include Llanerch Vineyard, Premier Inn Llantrisant and Village Hotel Cardiff which are all within 8 miles of the venue.
An hour or two to spare?
An hour or two to spare?
If you're visiting Wales for the first time, staying the night or have some spare time, there's a lot to see and do. Cardiff, Wales' capital city is a stone's throw away, with its castle, culture, restaurants, bars, Principality Stadium, National Museum Wales and the iconic Cardiff Bay area (pictured). You'll also find the Glamorgan Heritage Coast a short drive away.
If you're visiting Wales for the first time, staying the night or have some spare time, there's a lot to see and do. Cardiff, Wales' capital city is a stone's throw away, with its castle, culture, restaurants, bars, Principality Stadium, National Museum Wales and the iconic Cardiff Bay area (pictured). You'll also find the Glamorgan Heritage Coast a short drive away.
In the other direction, an hour to the west is Swansea and the stunning Gower peninsula. Enjoy Swansea Bay, Swansea Marina and its miles of beautiful coastline.
In the other direction, an hour to the west is Swansea and the stunning Gower peninsula. Enjoy Swansea Bay, Swansea Marina and its miles of beautiful coastline.
"What wasn't there to like? Comms from the start have been amazing, organization on the day was great with no stress. Speakers were amazing, left feeling like I had learnt something with is amazing!"
"The seminars were really inspiring and full of practical tips. So great to be around like-minded people from Wales and to celebrate the social media creatives of Wales."
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