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Just because you are basing your break in a city, doesn't mean you won't get plenty of opportunities to wander through the Welsh countryside.
In the city you can while away a few hours wandering through Roath Park and Bute Park. To the southeast of the city Penarth offers you a seaside promenade and gardens to wander through, while to the north you can spend hours exploring the woods around the fairytale Castell Coch.
While in Wales it is worth making the trip to Swansea Bay, for long strolls along the beach. Especially if you have time to get up onto the Gower Peninsula while you’re there.
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Castell Coch
Contact:
- +44 29 2081 0101
Location:
- Castle Road
- (Tongwynlais)
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Fairytale castle easily accessible from Cardiff.
Description:
The beautiful Castell Coch is the epitome of a fairytale castle, and a magical site to behold as you approach Cardiff on the motorway. Sadly its history is as authentic as the tales it conjures up in your mind. The castle was built on medieval remains between 1871 and 1891 by the third Marquess of Bute and William Burges. Their aim was to construct a gothic castle in a 13th century style. The historical accuracy of some elements, such as the pretty conical towers, has been much debated, but one thing is a guaranteed fact: Castell Coch is a great place to while away a few magical hours.
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Roath Park
Contact:
- +44 29 2068 4000
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Location:
- Lake Road West
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If you enjoy the simpler things in life you will love to while away a sunny afternoon in Roath Park. Situated northeast of the city centre, Roath Park covers 130 acres, and includes a 30-acre lake, which is popular for boating and fishing. It also houses a large play area, a pretty Victorian lighthouse, beautiful floral displays and a famous conservatory. Roath Park was recently awarded a Green Flag award, which shows that its high standards have been recognized.
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Penarth
Contact:
- +44 29 20 70 8849
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Location:
- Esplanade
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When you fancy getting out of the city, jump on a bus or train bound for the nearby town of Penarth. Wander the sleepy streets aimlessly, admiring the yachts that you'll find moored in the marina and the town's numerous art gallerys. Alternatively, have the cobwebs blown off you as you walk out along the cliff tops and pier to admire views over the Bristol Channel towards Weston-super-Mare and the rest of the Somerset coastline. Round your day at the seaside off with a game of crazy golf and an ice cream.
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Bute Park
Contact:
- +44 29 20 227 281
Location:
- Western Avenue
- (A48)
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The beautiful Bute Park provides Cardiff with greenery in the very centre of the city. Straddling the River Taff, it offers a combination of arboretum, flower gardens, recreation grounds and even some standing stones. Within the park's grounds is the Glamorgan County Cricket Club, Sophia Gardens, the Welsh Institute of Sport and a riding school. The park backs onto a music and drama college so listen out for the sound of strings and oboes as you walk past. Especially busy at weekends, it is also popular with city workers taking a quick lunchtime stroll.
- Destination(s): Cardiff
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