Loudoun Square, Cardiff

Name: Loudoun Square
Address: Cardiff, United Kingdom

#116 among attractions in Cardiff

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Facts and practical information

Loudoun Square is a residential square in Cardiff, Wales, described as "the heart of the old Tiger Bay". The square is the location of two of Cardiff's few residential tower blocks, as well as shops, a pub, church, health centre and community centre. ()

Coordinates: 51°28'14"N, 3°10'12"W

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Caerdydd Wouth (Tre-biwt)Cardiff United Kingdom

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Loudoun Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wales Millennium Centre, Pierhead Building, Cardiff International Arena, Roald Dahl Plass.

0.5 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
13 min walk • The Wales Millennium Centre stands as a beacon of cultural excellence in the heart of Cardiff Bay, United Kingdom. Opened in 2004, this modern theatre has quickly become an iconic landmark, not only for its distinctive architectural design but also for its role as a...
0.6 miSE
Museum, Gothic Revival architecture, History museum
Pierhead Building, Cardiff
15 min walk • The Pierhead Building is a striking architectural gem and an iconic feature of Cardiff's skyline, nestled in the heart of Cardiff Bay. This historic building, with its distinctive terracotta facade, was completed in 1897 and originally served as the headquarters for...
0.6 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Cardiff International Arena, Cardiff
15 min walk • Cardiff International Arena, known as the Motorpoint Arena Cardiff for sponsorship reasons, is a beacon of entertainment nestled in the heart of Cardiff, the vibrant capital city of Wales, United Kingdom. This versatile indoor venue is a hub for sports fans, music...
0.5 miSE
Public plaza named for local author
Roald Dahl Plass, Cardiff
14 min walk • Roald Dahl Plass is a public plaza in the heart of Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, United Kingdom. Named after the celebrated children's author Roald Dahl, who was born in the city, the square serves as a cultural and recreational focal point for both locals...
0.6 miSE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Taff Trail, Cardiff
15 min walk • The Taff Trail is a popular walking and cycle path that runs for 55 miles between Cardiff Bay and Brecon in Wales. It is so named because it follows the course of the River Taff.
0.6 miS
Museum, Science museum, Observatories and planetariums
Techniquest, Cardiff
15 min walk • Techniquest is a science discovery centre located in Cardiff Bay. It gives visitors a hands-on approach to science and includes a science theatre, a planetarium, and an exhibition space with over 100 interactive exhibits aimed at visitors of all ages.
0.4 miSE
Museum, Shopping, Art gallery
Craft in the Bay, Cardiff
11 min walk • The Craft in the Bay Gallery is an exhibition and craft retail area located at the south end of Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff Bay. It was designed by the architect Chris Elford. It is operated by a charitable arts organisation, The Makers Guild in Wales.
0.6 miNW
Concerts and shows, Gothic Revival architecture, Theater
The Prince Of Wales, Cardiff
15 min walk • The Prince of Wales Theatre is a former theatre in central Cardiff. Built in 1878, seating 2,800, it later became a sex cinema. It is now a pub.
0.6 miSE
High-tech architecture
Senedd building, Cardiff
15 min walk • The Senedd building in Cardiff houses the debating chamber and three committee rooms of the Senedd. The 5,308-square-metre Senedd building was opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 1 March 2006, Saint David's Day, and the total cost was £69.6 million, which included £49.7 million in construction costs.
0.5 miS
Roald Dahl, Harbor
Cardiff Bay, Cardiff
14 min walk • Cardiff Bay is an area and freshwater lake in Cardiff, Wales. The site of a former tidal bay and estuary, it serves as the river mouth of the River Taff and Ely.
~1940 ftNW
Square
Callaghan Square, Cardiff
10 min walk • Callaghan Square is a large public plaza in Cardiff, Wales, previously known as Bute Square. It was developed as part of a Private Finance Initiative scheme to link central Cardiff with Cardiff Bay.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Loudoun Square?

Nearby attractions include Bute Street, Cardiff (1 min walk), Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff (7 min walk), Butetown, Cardiff (8 min walk), Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff (9 min walk).

How to get to Loudoun Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Loudoun Square:

Train

Cardiff Bay (6 min walk)
Cardiff Central (14 min walk)

Bus

Cardiff Central Station • Lines: T1C (12 min walk)
Millennium Centre • Lines: 304/303, 6, 8 (12 min walk)