Butetown, Cardiff
Facts and practical information
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. Commonly known as "Tiger Bay", this area became one of the UK's first multicultural communities with people from over 50 countries settled here by the outbreak of the First World War, working in the docks and allied industries. Some of the largest communities included the Somalis, Yemenis and Greeks, whose influence still lives on today. A Greek Orthodox church still stands at the top of Bute Street. It is known as one of the "five towns of Cardiff", the others being Crockherbtown, Grangetown, Newtown and Temperance Town. The population of the ward and community taken at the 2011 census was 10,125. It is estimated that the Butetown's population increased to 14,094 by 2019. ()
Caerdydd Wouth (Tre-biwt)Cardiff
Butetown – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Wales Millennium Centre, Pierhead Building, Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Roald Dahl Plass.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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How to get to Butetown by public transport?
Train
- Cardiff Bay (2 min walk)
- Cardiff Central (21 min walk)
Bus
- Millennium Centre • Lines: 304/303, 6, 8 (4 min walk)
- East Bute Street • Lines: 8 (6 min walk)