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Roath Park

Lake Road West, Cardiff, Wales
44 29 2022 7281
Ranked #7 of 62 attractions in Cardiff
4.5 of 5 stars 73 Reviews
Type: Parks
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New England
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109 reviews 109 reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Roath Park is even pretty in the rain, which is good because they certainly had enough of it when we visited. Just a short bus ride from the center of things. The small lake has a wonderful variety of birds, there are paths to wander, gardens, a playground, and a conservatory. Charge just for the conservatory - we haven't been,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Has a lake which you can go on boats on, a coffee shop, a garden centre, a park for children and surrounded by greenery and a neary by "wreck" and smaller park.. amazing in the Summer, vibrant and lots going on. More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Since I was a tiny todler I have walked through and enjoyed Cardiff's wonderful Roath Park, with its centre peice being the fabulous Lake. From a child myself to growing up and then taking my own daughter to enjoy its many attractions has been fantastic. Any visitor to Cardiff wil be bowled over by this supberb park, gardens and lake.... More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

love this park. lovely walks, cafe, ice cream vans, flower gardens, able to hire boat. something for everyone. very enjoyable. More

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Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

I go there to often, i enjoy myself a lot. But it gets boring after a while More

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Blackwood, Wales, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

The view is beautiful along the lake looking out towards the hills in the north. The park caters for just about everyone's need. More

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South Wales
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

This is a fantastic place to while away a couple of hours walking, feeding the swans and letting the kids run riot on the adventure playground. Thoroughly recommend this park and if you get a nice day it's a great location for a group picnic. More

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Cardiff
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

Ducks and geese to feed, boats for hire, great play area, an inexpensive family day out in the centre of town. More

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See 6 more reviews by Welshtraveller07 for Cardiff
Cardiff
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

I was brought up in this area and love Roath Park Lake. Great for the kids to feed the duck and the swans. In the summer you have the boats and the play area is well kept and safe for children of all ages. You can also visted the greenhouses and of course you have the Scott memorial More

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See 7 more reviews by GTG150 for Cardiff
cardiff
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

History behind this park, and surrounded by some fabulous buildings too. The garden are immaculate, the lake fabulous and the children's park perfect for long school holidays. More

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