Ewenny () is a village and community on the River Ewenny in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales.
Over the years the village has grown into the neighbouring village of Corntown to such an extent that there is no longer a clear boundary between the two. The nearest town of significant size is Bridgend, away. Corntown is within the community.
In 1987, scenes from the Doctor Who episode Delta and the Bannermen were filmed in the village.
The priory is widely regarded as one of the finest fortified religious buildings in Great Britain. Over the centuries the priory has sustained some damage, but nonetheless it is still inhabited by its current owners, the Turbervill family. The priory is not open to the public but the attached Church is still in use today.
The village is home to the Ewenny Pottery, founded in 1610 and the oldest working pottery in Wales. The business is run by the descendants of the pottery's original founders, the Jenkins family.
One popular legend recounts that when Y Ladi Wen appeared to a certain man, he was not scared or frightened, but spoke to her calmly, offering her his assistance. The lady is relieved by the offer and replies that if the man could just hold her tightly in his arms then all of her problems would be solved. The story ends unhappily, as the man began to carry out her wish, he was startled into letting her go when a dog loudly barked upon seeing the two figures. At this Y Ladi Wen unleashed a scream and states "I shall be bound for another seven years!" In another version of the story, the man again offers his help but Y Ladi Wen simply ask him to take her hand. The two then walk a short distance before Y Ladi Wen disappears.
Sightings of another version of Y Ladi Wen are recorded at the nearby Ogmore Castle. However, the Ewenny version is invariably linked with the vicinity of Ewenny Priory, with the figure appearing to people on "White Lady's Lane" and guiding or pointing them to a place on "White Lady's meadow".
A Ancient Rome bridge is situated near the reserve.
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