Island Farm POW Camp, Bridgend
Hut 9, Island Farm POW Camp, CF31 3LG
Between 10.00 -12.00 and 14.00-16.00 hours
Sunday 25th September 2011
A rare opportunity to enter the compound at
Hut 9, walk around the site and learn about its
history. Due to the isolated location this is not
suitable for disabled access and there are no public facilities.
Parking is not available directly adjacent to the site.
Booking is essential, please contact 01656 815214
to book.
Please see below for answers to the most commonly asked
questions.
What do I get out of the event?
- The chance to access the compound, though not inside Hut 9
itself (due to the presence of a bat roost).
- Display boards, with history of the site & Hut 9.
- Talk to experts on the history of Island Farm Prisoner of War
Camp, Hut 9, and current and future issues.
Why no disabled access?
- The only access at the moment is via a very rough footpath
which is often very muddy and is surrounded by overhanging
brambles. This can be very difficult even for the able
bodied, especially after rain.
Why no public facilities, and why no toilets?
- The site is remote with difficult access.
- There is no electricity at site and no running water.
Note: that there are no public toilets in the immediate area.
Local supermarkets have the nearest toilets
facilities.
Where do I park?
- We would encourage as many as possible to park in town centre
car parks and walk to the site (approx 25 mins)
- Parking is possible in the Science Park, Technology Drive
(approx 10 mins walk)
- Please do not park on the main road (A48), it is a very busy
and dangerous road.
- Please do not park in Island Farm Road, or Island Farm Close,
this is a small cul-de-sac and we do not want to upset local
residents.
What should I wear?
- Sturdy shoes are essential, as the footpath can get very
muddy.
- Please do not wear your best clothes as the footpath goes
through bramble bushes.
Why can't I go inside Hut 9?
- Access inside Hut 9 is not possible at the moment due to the
presence of a bat roost.
Why do I have to book?
- The facilities on site at the moment are not adequate to cope
with large numbers of people.
- We don't want to encourage hundreds of people due to the lack
of car parking.
Where is Hut 9?
- The footpath to Hut 9 can be accessed from the A48 (between
Ewenny and Broadlands roundabouts, on the left side of the road as
you are heading towards Laleston) and will be signposted on the
day. As mentioned previously the footpath is often very muddy
and is surrounded by overhanging brambles. Parts of the
footpath is also used by riders on horseback so please be aware
that there may be others using the path.
- If you are travelling by car from M4 (westbound)
- Exit the M4 at Junction 35, stay in the left hand filter
lane straight on to the dual carriageway - A473. Continue across
the first two roundabouts along the dual carriageway to the third
roundabout. Take the 3rd exit off this roundabout. At the
mini-roundabout (near McDonalds and KFC) go straight across to the
next roundabout (Ewenny Roundabout). For
parking, take the first exit - B4265. After approx.
150m, turn right into the Science Park, where you can park either
side of the access road. To get to Hut 9 from here, walk back
to Ewenny Roundabout and turn left. The footpath is
approximately 100m from Island Farm Road.
- If you are travelling by car from M4
(eastbound) - Exit the M4 at Junction 37, go left on to
the A4229, take 3rd exit on roundabout onto A48.
Straight over the next roundabout, get in right hand lane and take
2nd exit at the next roundabout, continue along the A48,
take 2nd exit on next roundabout. For
parking - at the 3rd roundabout with traffic lights, get
in right hand lane and take 3rd exit - B4265. After
approx. 150m, turn right into the Science Park, where you can park
either side of the access road. To get to Hut 9 from here,
walk back to Ewenny Roundabout and turn left. The footpath is
approximately 100m from Island Farm Road.