Grangetown, Cardiff

Name: Grangetown
Address: Cardiff, United Kingdom

#132 among attractions in Cardiff

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Grangetown is a district and community in the south of Cardiff, capital of Wales. It is one of the largest districts in the south of the city and is bordered by Riverside, Canton and Butetown. The River Taff winds its way through the area. Adjacent to the city's Cardiff Bay area, Grangetown is experiencing a period of gentrification and improvements in its infrastructure. Its population as of 2011 was 19,385 in 8,261 households. One of the "five towns of Cardiff", the others are Butetown, Crockherbtown, Newtown and Temperance Town. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°28'3"N, 3°11'7"W

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Caerdydd Wouth (Grangetown)Cardiff United Kingdom

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Grangetown – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Millennium Stadium, Cardiff City Stadium, Royal Arcade, Morgan Arcade.

0.8 miN
World-class sports arena and concert venue
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
20 min walk • Millennium Stadium, also known as Principality Stadium for sponsorship reasons, is an iconic sports arena located in the heart of the capital of Wales, Cardiff. This impressive facility, opened in 1999, quickly became one of the most important points on the map of...
0.8 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff
22 min walk • Cardiff City Stadium stands as a modern testament to the passion for sports in the heart of Cardiff, United Kingdom. Opened in 2009, this contemporary sports venue has quickly established itself as a premier destination for football fans and event-goers alike.
0.8 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Royal Arcade, Cardiff
22 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cardiff's bustling city centre, Royal Arcade stands as a quintessential Victorian shopping haven, offering a unique blend of history and retail therapy. Opened in 1858, it is Cardiff's oldest arcade and has been a cornerstone of the city's...
0.9 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Morgan Arcade, Cardiff
22 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cardiff, Morgan Arcade stands as a beacon of Victorian elegance and contemporary shopping bliss. Built at the turn of the 20th century, this historic arcade has been a focal point for Cardiff's most discerning shoppers for over a century.
0.8 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff
22 min walk • Cardiff Arms Park, situated in the heart of Cardiff, is an iconic sport venue known for its rich history and strong association with rugby union. The site, which consists of two stadiums—the Principality Stadium and Cardiff Arms Park—has been a focal point for...
0.8 miSE
Museum, Science museum, Observatories and planetariums
Techniquest, Cardiff
21 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.
0.8 miNE
Concerts and shows, Gothic Revival architecture, Theater
The Prince Of Wales, Cardiff
20 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.
0.7 miNE
Square
Callaghan Square, Cardiff
19 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.
0.8 miE
Area
Butetown, Cardiff
22 min walk • Butetown is a district and community in the south of the city of Cardiff, the capital of Wales. It was originally a model housing estate built in the early 19th century by The 2nd Marquess of Bute, for whose title the area was named.
0.9 miNE
Church
Tabernacle Chapel, Cardiff
22 min walk • Tabernacle is a Welsh-language Baptist chapel in The Hayes in the centre of Cardiff, Wales. It is a Grade II* listed building.
0.8 miS
Park
Grangemoor Park, Cardiff
20 min walk • Grangemoor Park is a public park located between the River Ely and Cardiff Bay Retail Park in the Grangetown area of Cardiff, Wales. Prior to development of the park the area was a landfill site for household waste, which closed in 1994.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Grangetown?

Nearby attractions include St Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Cardiff (2 min walk), Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Cardiff (12 min walk), Tramshed, Cardiff (14 min walk), Cardiff Bay Retail Park, Cardiff (16 min walk).

How to get to Grangetown by public transport?

The nearest stations to Grangetown:

Train

Grangetown (5 min walk)
Cardiff Central (16 min walk)

Bus

Cornwall Court • Lines: 1 (10 min walk)
Virgil Street • Lines: 1 (11 min walk)