Morganstown, Cardiff

#239 among attractions in Cardiff

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Morganstown is a part of the community of Radyr and Morganstown in the north of Cardiff, just over 5 miles northwest of Cardiff city centre and separated from Radyr to the south by the M4 motorway. It elects four councillors to the Radyr and Morganstown community council. ()

Coordinates: 51°31'36"N, 3°15'48"W

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Gorllewin Caerdydd (Radur a Threforgan)Cardiff United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Castell Coch, Radyr Golf Club, Castell Coch, Glamorganshire Canal local nature reserve.

0.7 miNE
Stately 1800s castle
Castell Coch, Cardiff
19 min walk • Nestled amidst the verdant woodlands on the outskirts of Cardiff, Castell Coch, or the 'Red Castle', emerges like a vision from a fairy tale. This 19th-century Gothic Revival masterpiece was designed by the renowned architect William Burges for the 3rd Marquess of...
0.9 miS
Golf
Radyr Golf Club, Cardiff
23 min walk • Nestled in the scenic outskirts of Cardiff, the Radyr Golf Club offers a serene and challenging experience for golf enthusiasts and visitors alike. Established in 1902, this prestigious golf course has carved out a reputation as one of Wales' premier golfing...
0.7 miNE
Forts and castles
Castell Coch, Cardiff
19 min walk • Castell Coch Woodlands and Road Section is a Site of Special Scientific Interest to the north of Cardiff, Wales, significant for both its biological and geological interest. The SSSI covers an area of 17 hectares around the Victorian gothic castle of Castell Coch, 5 miles, 8 km north-west of Cardiff.
0.8 miE
Park
Glamorganshire Canal local nature reserve, Cardiff
21 min walk • The Glamorganshire Canal local nature reserve is a nature reserve in Whitchurch, Cardiff, Wales. Formed in 1967, it comprises a disused section of the Glamorganshire Canal, the Long Wood and an area of the flood plain of the River Taff.
1 miSE
Church
Christ Church, Cardiff
26 min walk • Christ Church is a Grade II listed Anglican church in Radyr, Cardiff, Wales. It is a daughter church of St John's in Danescourt, despite being considerably larger. The church was begun in 1903, designed by G.E. Halliday, the Diocesan Surveyor for Llandaff.
0.7 miS
City, Area
Radyr, Cardiff
19 min walk • Radyr is an outer suburb of Cardiff, about 4 miles northwest of Cardiff city centre. Radyr is part of Radyr and Morganstown Community, for which the 2011 Census recorded a population of 6,417.
1.5 miSE
Memorial
Melingriffith Water Pump, Cardiff
38 min walk • Melingriffith Water Pump is a water-driven water pump that was built by Watkin George, of Cyfartha, around 1793 to return precious water from the Melingriffith Tin Plate Works to the Glamorganshire Canal.
0.6 miNE
Church
Ainon Baptist Church, Cardiff
16 min walk • Ainon Baptist Church, Tongwynlais is an independent Baptist church which has operated in the village of Tongwynlais in Cardiff, Wales, for over 180 years.
1 miW
Memorial
Llwynda-Ddu Camp, Cardiff
27 min walk • Llwynda-Ddu Camp, also known as Llwynda-Ddu Hillfort, is a small Iron Age earthwork in Pentyrch, Cardiff in South Wales. The site is a scheduled monument, described as a prehistoric, defensive hillfort.
0.7 miNE
Church
St Michael and All Angels Church, Cardiff
17 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 miE
Neighbourhood
Coryton, Cardiff
32 min walk • Coryton is a district of Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, lying immediately to the north of Whitchurch next to junction 32 of the M4 motorway. It is within the Whitchurch & Tongwynlais electoral ward.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Morganstown?

Nearby attractions include Ainon Baptist Church, Cardiff (16 min walk), St David's Church, Cardiff (16 min walk), St Michael and All Angels Church, Cardiff (17 min walk), Radyr, Cardiff (19 min walk).

How to get to Morganstown by public transport?

The nearest stations to Morganstown:

Train

Radyr (24 min walk)
Taffs Well (26 min walk)