Church of All Saints

All Saints Church stands in Porthcawl, a seaside town in South Wales. It is an Anglican church, larger than its parent church St John’s in Newton. The original church opened in 1866 beside the harbour, sharing its building with a school. A temporary tin tabernacle replaced it in 1892, which in turn gave way to the present stone church in 1914. The planned tower was never built, leaving a bricked-up gap in the south-east wall. Later additions in the 1960s included a vestry and a lady chapel. The church’s east window, made in 1927 by Karl Parsons, is a notable feature. Listed status was granted in 1992, recognising its architectural importance. The building reflects the growth of Porthcawl after its harbour was improved in the mid-19th century. The street name Old School Road still recalls the church’s dual role as a school. The interior shows the changes made over more than a century of use. Visitors find a spacious church with clear lines and simple detailing. The east window casts coloured light across the nave. The lady chapel and vestry provide quiet spaces for reflection. The bricked-up tower arch adds a distinctive mark to the exterior. The church sits close to the harbour, linking it to Porthcawl’s maritime past.