Mansion House, Cardiff

Name: Mansion House
Address: Mansion House Richmond Road, Cardiff, CF24 3UN, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 29 2087 1552

#196 among attractions in Cardiff

Architecture, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

The Mansion House, located on Richmond Road, is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of Cardiff. It was designed in 1896 by the architects Habershon & Fawckner for James Howell, the owner of Howells department store. It was originally called 'The Grove'. ()

Coordinates: 51°29'11"N, 3°10'14"W

Address

Mansion House Richmond RoadCanol Dinas Caerdydd (Plasnewydd)Cardiff CF24 3UN United Kingdom

Contact

+44 29 2087 1552

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Mansion House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Queen Street, National Museum Cardiff, St David's, Cathays Park.

~1820 ftSW
Street, Shopping district, Shopping
Queen Street, Cardiff
9 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Cardiff, Queen Street stands as a bustling shopping district that beckons locals and tourists alike with its wide array of retail offerings. This pedestrianized thoroughfare is one of the main commercial hubs in the capital of Wales...
~1580 ftW
Art and Welsh history in a grand setting
National Museum Cardiff, Cardiff
8 min walk • National Museum Cardiff stands as a cultural beacon in the heart of Wales' capital city, offering a rich blend of art, history, and natural science. This esteemed institution, located in the civic centre of Cardiff, is known for its diverse collections that span across...
0.4 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
St David's, Cardiff
11 min walk • St David's, nestled in the heart of Cardiff, United Kingdom, stands as a premier shopping destination in the Welsh capital. This expansive shopping centre, a beacon of modern retail therapy, offers an unrivalled variety of stores and eateries spread across its sleek...
0.4 miW
Park
Cathays Park, Cardiff
11 min walk • Cathays Park, an oasis of tranquility and verdant splendor, serves as the civic center of Cardiff, the vibrant capital city of Wales, United Kingdom. Spread across a substantial expanse in the heart of the city, this park is not just a serene retreat but also a hub of...
~1430 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Capitol Centre, Cardiff
7 min walk • Capitol Centre, nestled in the heart of Cardiff, serves as a bustling hub for shoppers in the capital city of Wales. This modern shopping precinct, easily accessible from the city's main thoroughfares, offers a diverse array of retail options for both locals...
~1890 ftW
City hall, Edwardian architecture
City Hall, Cardiff
10 min walk • City Hall is a civic building in Cathays Park, Cardiff, Wales, UK. It serves as Cardiff's centre of local government. It was built as part of the Cathays Park civic centre development and opened in October 1906.
0.4 miW
Memorial
South African War Memorial, Cardiff
10 min walk • The South African War Memorial, also known as the Boer War Memorial, is a war memorial in Cardiff, Wales. It was erected in 1908 and unveiled by General Sir John French on 20 November 1909 to honour the victims of the Second Boer War.
~1490 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
New Theatre, Cardiff
8 min walk • The New Theatre is one of the principal theatres of Cardiff, capital city of Wales. It is located in the city centre on Park Place, close to Cathays Park.
~930 ftSW
Church
Eglwys Dewi Sant, Cardiff
5 min walk • Eglwys Dewi Sant is a Grade II listed church building in the centre of Cardiff, Wales. It is the only church in the Diocese of Llandaff to conduct its services exclusively in the Welsh language.
0.4 miS
19th-century, Catholic place of worship
Cardiff Metropolitan Cathedral, Cardiff
11 min walk • The Metropolitan Cathedral Church of St David, also known as St David's Cathedral Cardiff is a Roman Catholic Cathedral in the city centre of Cardiff, Wales and is the centre of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cardiff.
0.4 miW
Memorial
Welsh National War Memorial, Cardiff
11 min walk • The Welsh National War Memorial is situated in Alexandra Gardens, Cathays Park, Cardiff. The memorial was designed by Sir Ninian Comper and unveiled on 12 June 1928 by the Prince of Wales.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mansion House?

Nearby attractions include St Peter's Church, Cardiff (3 min walk), Eglwys Dewi Sant, Cardiff (5 min walk), Tredegarville Baptist Church, Cardiff (5 min walk), City United Reformed Church, Cardiff (5 min walk).

How to get to Mansion House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mansion House:

Bus

Richmond Crescent • Lines: 28 (1 min walk)
West Grove • Lines: 28 (4 min walk)

Train

Cardiff Queen Street (8 min walk)
Cathays (11 min walk)