Cardiff Bay Wetlands Reserve, Cardiff
Facts and practical information
Cardiff Bay Wetlands Reserve is located in Cardiff Bay in the city of Cardiff. It covers an area of approximately 8 hectares. The area was officially opened as a wildlife reserve on 25 July 2002 in what was previously an area of Site of Special Scientific Interest up until the opening of the Cardiff Bay Barrage in April 2001. The area had previously been salt marsh, but the Barrage created 200 hectares of freshwater lake, and from this the reserve was developed. ()
Caerdydd Wouth (Bae Caerdydd)Cardiff
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Bus
- Calculate routeMermaid Quay 10 min walk
- Calculate routeMillennium Centre 13 min walk
- Calculate routeEast Bute Street 14 min walk
- Calculate routeBritannia Quay 15 min walk
- Calculate routeCardiff Bay 16 min walk
- Calculate routeGrangetown 26 min walk
- Calculate routeCardiff Central 31 min walk
- Calculate routeCogan 32 min walk
Best Ways to Experience the Park
Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Grey heron
The grey heron is an elegant, long-legged bird renowned for its hunting prowess and native to Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa. These majestic birds are frequently seen in wetlands such as lakes, rivers, ponds, and marshes, where they primarily feed on aquatic...
Birds
Eurasian teal
The Eurasian teal, often referred to as the common teal or Eurasian green-winged teal, is a delightful small duck found across temperate regions of Eurosiberia. When winter approaches, these birds migrate south, adding a touch of their distinctive blue-green plumage...
Birds
Sedge warbler
The sedge warbler, a captivating medium-sized bird from the Old World warbler family, belongs to the genus Acrocephalus. Recognizable by its brown, streaked back, pale belly, and the distinctive whitish line above its eyes, this bird is a true globe-trotter.
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Common reed bunting
The common reed bunting is a small, enchanting bird that belongs to the bunting family, Emberizidae. These birds are widely distributed across Europe and the Palearctic region. While some populations remain in milder areas year-round, others are migratory.
Birds
Acrocephalus
The Acrocephalus warblers are small, insectivorous birds belonging to the genus Acrocephalus. Previously grouped with the Old World warblers, they are now categorized under the family Acrocephalidae, which encompasses both marsh and tree warblers.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Cardiff Bay Wetlands Reserve?
How to get to Cardiff Bay Wetlands Reserve by public transport?
Bus
- Mermaid Quay • Lines: 8, T1C (10 min walk)
- Millennium Centre • Lines: 304/303, 6, 8 (13 min walk)
Train
- Cardiff Bay (16 min walk)
- Grangetown (26 min walk)
Wales