Insole Court, Cardiff

Name: Insole Court
Address: Fairwater Road, Cardiff, CF5 2LN, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 29 2116 7920

#85 among attractions in Cardiff

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Insole Court is a Grade II* Listed Victorian Gothic mansion in Llandaff, Cardiff, Wales, built for wealthy businessman James Harvey Insole and dating back to 1855. ()

Opened: 1856 (168 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalFloors: 4Coordinates: 51°29'32"N, 3°13'31"W

Address

Fairwater RoadGorllewin Caerdydd (Llandaff)Cardiff CF5 2LN United Kingdom

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+44 29 2116 7920

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Insole Court – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Llandaff Cathedral, Chapter Arts Centre, Sanatorium Park, Bishop's Palace.

0.4 miNE
A 13th-century facade and Rossetti artwork
Llandaff Cathedral, Cardiff
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cardiff lies the historic Llandaff Cathedral, a beacon of architectural splendor and spiritual solace. This venerable church, with origins tracing back to the 12th century, stands as a testament to the religious and cultural heritage of Wales.
1.1 miSE
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff
29 min walk • Chapter Arts Centre is an arts centre in Canton, Cardiff, Wales, opened in 1971.
1 miS
Park
Sanatorium Park, Cardiff
27 min walk • Sanatorium Park is a public park in the Leckwith district of western Cardiff, Wales. It includes open green space, wildflower hedgerows, two play areas, and a football goal with a half basketball court.
~1970 ftNE
Forts and castles, Park
Bishop's Palace, Cardiff
10 min walk • The Bishop's Palace, Llandaff, which is also known as Llandaff Castle, is the ruined residence of the bishops of Llandaff. It is located a short distance to the south of Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff, Wales.
0.6 miSE
Park
Victoria Park, Cardiff
15 min walk • Victoria Park is a public park in the Canton district of Cardiff in south Wales at Cowbridge Road East. As its name suggests, it is a traditional Victorian era park named after Queen Victoria and has retained much of its original charm.
0.8 miSE
Park
Thompson's Park, Cardiff
21 min walk • Thompson's Park is a park in Cardiff, Wales, located in the Canton area. It is one of the city's oldest parks, featuring areas of woodland mixed with open grassed areas and ornamental planting.
1 miSE
Area
Canton, Cardiff
26 min walk • Canton is an inner-city district and community in the west of Cardiff, capital of Wales, lying 2 miles west of the city's civic centre. Canton is one of the most ethnically diverse of Cardiff's suburbs, with a significant Pakistani and Indian population. The total population of Canton increased to 14,304 at the 2011 census.
1.3 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St John the Evangelist Church, Cardiff
33 min walk • St John the Evangelist Church, Canton is a listed church in Cardiff, Wales. It is in the Rectorial Benefice of Canton.
0.7 miE
Park
Llandaff Fields, Cardiff
19 min walk • Llandaff Fields is a large parkland spanning parts of central and northern Cardiff, Wales. The park is owned by Cardiff Council and managed by its Parks department. The parkland is highly visible and accessed from local communities. The parkland is lined with avenues of trees and large grassed areas.
0.6 miW
Church
St David's Church, Cardiff
17 min walk • St David's Church, Fairwater is a Lutheran church in Fairwater, Cardiff. There has been a Lutheran community in central Cardiff since the 19th Century, but that in Fairwater is far more recent, forming only after new housing development in the post-war years.
1.4 miSE
Church
St Mary of the Angels Roman Catholic Church, Cardiff
36 min walk • St Mary of the Angels Roman Catholic Church is located in Canton, Cardiff. It is part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cardiff. It opened on 3 November 1907. The Parish Priest is Rev. Canon Peter Collins.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Insole Court open?

Insole Court is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Insole Court?

Nearby attractions include Off the Wall - Art Gallery, Cardiff (8 min walk), Bishop's Palace, Cardiff (10 min walk), Llandaff Cathedral, Cardiff (11 min walk), Capel House, Cardiff (11 min walk).

How to get to Insole Court by public transport?

The nearest stations to Insole Court:

Bus

Caewel Road • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)
Bishops Walk • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)

Train

Waun-gron Park (9 min walk)
Fairwater (10 min walk)