Craft in the Bay, Cardiff

Name: Craft in the Bay
Address: The Flourish, Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff, CF10 4QH, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 29 2048 4611

#56 among attractions in Cardiff

Museum, Gift shop, Shopping, Art gallery

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Facts and practical information

The Craft in the Bay Gallery is an exhibition and craft retail area located at the south end of Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff Bay. It was designed by the architect Chris Elford. It is operated by a charitable arts organisation, The Makers Guild in Wales. The gallery is opposite the Wales Millennium Centre and close to the Welsh Assembly Building. The building consists of the relocated and refurbished Grade II listed “D” Shed, previously an industrial warehouse located next to Bute East Dock. ()

Coordinates: 51°27'57"N, 3°9'54"W

Address

The Flourish, Lloyd George AvenueCaerdydd Wouth (Tre-biwt)Cardiff CF10 4QH United Kingdom

Contact

+44 29 2048 4611

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Day trips

Craft in the Bay – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wales Millennium Centre, Pierhead Building, Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Roald Dahl Plass.

~550 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
3 min walk • The Wales Millennium Centre stands as a beacon of cultural excellence in the heart of Cardiff Bay, United Kingdom. Opened in 2004, this modern theatre has quickly become an iconic landmark, not only for its distinctive architectural design but also for its role as a...
~910 ftS
Museum, Gothic Revival architecture, History museum
Pierhead Building, Cardiff
5 min walk • The Pierhead Building is a striking architectural gem and an iconic feature of Cardiff's skyline, nestled in the heart of Cardiff Bay. This historic building, with its distinctive terracotta facade, was completed in 1897 and originally served as the headquarters for...
~1740 ftSE
Church, Roald Dahl, Theater
Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff
9 min walk • The Norwegian Church Arts Centre stands as a beacon of cultural heritage in the maritime heart of Cardiff Bay. This historic building, originally established as a church for the Norwegian merchant fleet in the 19th century, has been repurposed as a vibrant space for...
~710 ftS
Public plaza named for local author
Roald Dahl Plass, Cardiff
4 min walk • Roald Dahl Plass is a public plaza in the heart of Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, United Kingdom. Named after the celebrated children's author Roald Dahl, who was born in the city, the square serves as a cultural and recreational focal point for both locals...
0.8 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Boat tours
Cardiff Sailing Centre, Cardiff
20 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cardiff Bay, the Cardiff Sailing Centre, also known as Cardiff Bay Water Activity Centre, is a premier sport venue that offers a plethora of water-based activities for enthusiasts and professionals alike.
~960 ftS
Hiking, Hiking trail
Taff Trail, Cardiff
5 min walk • The Taff Trail is a popular walking and cycle path that runs for 55 miles between Cardiff Bay and Brecon in Wales. It is so named because it follows the course of the River Taff.
~1370 ftSW
Museum, Science museum, Observatories and planetariums
Techniquest, Cardiff
7 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.
~950 ftSE
High-tech architecture
Senedd building, Cardiff
5 min walk • The Senedd building in Cardiff houses the debating chamber and three committee rooms of the Senedd. The 5,308-square-metre Senedd building was opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 1 March 2006, Saint David's Day, and the total cost was £69.6 million, which included £49.7 million in construction costs.
~970 ftS
Roald Dahl, Harbor
Cardiff Bay, Cardiff
5 min walk • Cardiff Bay is an area and freshwater lake in Cardiff, Wales. The site of a former tidal bay and estuary, it serves as the river mouth of the River Taff and Ely.
0.8 miNW
Square
Callaghan Square, Cardiff
20 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.
0.4 miSE
Harbor
Porth Teigr, Cardiff
10 min walk • Porth Teigr is an area under development in the docks area of Cardiff Bay, in the south of Cardiff, Wales. Its development began in 2008. The multi-use area will host the BBC drama village, with plans to link this to a new digital centre. The work will cover a large brownfield area.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Craft in the Bay open?

Craft in the Bay is open:

Monday 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday 10:30 am - 5:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Craft in the Bay?

Nearby attractions include Third floor gallery, Cardiff (2 min walk), Red Dragon Centre, Cardiff (3 min walk), Tiger Bay, Cardiff (3 min walk), Butetown, Cardiff (3 min walk).

How to get to Craft in the Bay by public transport?

The nearest stations to Craft in the Bay:

Bus

Millennium Centre • Lines: 304/303, 6, 8 (2 min walk)
East Bute Street • Lines: 8 (4 min walk)

Train

Cardiff Bay (5 min walk)
Cardiff Central (24 min walk)