Taff's Well Thermal Spring

#5179 among destinations in the United Kingdom

Nature, Hot springs, Natural attraction

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Taff's Well thermal spring is located in Taff's Well north of Cardiff, South Wales, UK and an elevation of about 30 m. It is the only thermal spring in Wales. The spring emerges on the eastern bank of the River Taff and has been contained within a brick well structure and building. Access is via Taff's Well park, a public park, owned and maintained by Rhondda Cynon Taff Council. ()

Coordinates: 51°32'41"N, 3°16'17"W

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1 Park LnCardiff CF15 7PF WalesUnited Kingdom

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+44 29 2081 1944

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Taff's Well Thermal Spring – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castell Coch, Garth Hill, Castell Coch, Craig yr Allt.

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Stately 1800s castle
Castell Coch, Cardiff
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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Garth Hill, Cardiff
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Forts and castles
Castell Coch, Cardiff
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1.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Craig yr Allt
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1.2 miSE
Church
Ainon Baptist Church, Cardiff
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1.3 miSE
Church
St Michael and All Angels Church, Cardiff
32 min walk • St Michael and All Angels Church is an Anglican church in the village of Tongwynlais, South Wales, serving the parish of the same name. It is a Grade II listed building.
1.2 miSE
Church
St David's Church, Cardiff
31 min walk • St David's Church, Nottage is an Anglican church in Nottage, South Wales.