Penarth, Cardiff

Name: Penarth
Address: Cardiff, United Kingdom

#99 among attractions in Cardiff

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Facts and practical information

Penarth is a town and community in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, approximately 4 miles south of Cardiff city centre on the north shore of the Severn Estuary at the southern end of Cardiff Bay. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°26'19"N, 3°10'24"W

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Cardiff United Kingdom

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Glamorganshire Golf Club, Cardiff International Pool, Ice Arena Wales, Cardiff Sailing Centre.

1.3 miS
Golf
Glamorganshire Golf Club, Cardiff
33 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque outskirts of Cardiff, the Glamorganshire Golf Club offers a serene haven for golf enthusiasts and newcomers alike. This historic golf course, established in 1890, is renowned for its challenging play and well-maintained greens, catering...
0.8 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Water park
Cardiff International Pool, Cardiff
22 min walk • Cardiff International Pool is a state-of-the-art aquatic center located in the heart of Cardiff, the vibrant capital city of Wales, United Kingdom. This modern sport venue is a premier destination for both competitive swimmers and casual visitors looking to enjoy...
0.9 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Ice Arena Wales, Cardiff
24 min walk • Ice Arena Wales is a premier sporting venue situated in the heart of Cardiff, the bustling capital city of Wales, United Kingdom. This state-of-the-art facility is a hive of activity, offering a cool escape for ice sports enthusiasts and serving as a key location for...
1.2 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Boat tours
Cardiff Sailing Centre, Cardiff
31 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.
~1420 ftNE
Church
St Augustine's Church, Cardiff
7 min walk • St Augustine's Church is a Grade I-listed Gothic Revival nineteenth-century parish church in Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales.
0.8 miNW
Bridge
Pont y Werin, Cardiff
22 min walk • Pont y Werin is a pedestrian and cyclist bridge spanning the River Ely between Cardiff Bay and Penarth, Wales. Costing approximately £4.5 million, Pont y Werin crosses between the Cardiff International Sports Village and Penarth, allowing the public to travel to the Sports Village via Cogan railway station.
0.8 miNE
View point
Cardiff Bay Barrage, Cardiff
20 min walk • Cardiff Bay Barrage lies across the mouth of Cardiff Bay, Wales between Queen Alexandra Dock and Penarth Head. It was one of the largest civil engineering projects in Europe during construction in the 1990s.
~1030 ftS
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Turner House Gallery, Cardiff
5 min walk • Turner House Gallery is an art gallery in Penarth, near Cardiff, Wales.
1.4 miNW
Church
St Dochdwy's Church, Cardiff
37 min walk • St Dochdwy's Church is a historic listed church in the village of Llandough, near Penarth in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales.
0.4 miN
Sailing, Marina
Penarth Marina, Cardiff
12 min walk • Penarth Marina is both a marina for boats, located in the old Penarth Docks, Wales and also the name generally used to describe the surrounding area of modern housing.
0.7 miS
Modernist architecture
Sea Roads, Cardiff
19 min walk • Sea Roads is a detached house in Penarth in the Vale of Glamorgan noted for its distinctive Modernist design. It was designed by the Welsh architect Gordon Griffiths for John Gibbs and built in 1939.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Penarth?

Nearby attractions include Turner House Gallery, Cardiff (5 min walk), St Augustine's Church, Cardiff (7 min walk), Penarth Pier, Cardiff (10 min walk), Penarth Marina, Cardiff (12 min walk).

How to get to Penarth by public transport?

The nearest stations to Penarth:

Train

Penarth (6 min walk)
Dingle Road (8 min walk)

Bus

Merrie Harrier • Lines: 304/303 (30 min walk)
Llandough Hosital • Lines: 304/303 (34 min walk)