Cathays Park is Cardiff’s civic centre, developed in the early years of the twentienth century when Cardiff was elevated to city status. Here, a range of magnificent late Victorian, Edwardian and later twentieth century buildings sit in a parkland landscape with attendant tree-lined spacious roads and quiet gardens. The land at Cathays Park was originally […]
Beechwood Ornamental Park | Parks & Gardens
Beechwood Park is one of Newport’s best loved open spaces. It’s not just a public park but also a community hub, containing an Entrepreneurship Centre, kid’s play zones, bowling and tennis facilities, a café, and space for craft workshops and meetings. The park was once the grounds of Beechwood House, and the building is still […]
Roath Park | Parks & Gardens
Opened in 1894, Roath Park is one of the most important late Victorian public parks in Wales. The park retains much of its original character and setting with many fine trees and a heated conservatory. Roath Park Lake, home to the Scott Memorial lighthouse, is one of Cardiff’s iconic landscapes. Roath Park was laid out […]
Belle Vue Gardens | Parks & Gardens
Just outside Newport City Centre, Belle Vue Park has beautiful Victorian features. It was originally a donation from Lord Tredegar towards the end of the 19th Century, and with typical flair he didn’t skimp on the design or the landscaping. There are classical rockeries, a bandstand and an elegant pavilion, even a conservatory. Like all […]
The Old Station, Tintern
The Old Station at Tintern is just what the name implies- the restored remains of the Victorian railway station for the village of Tintern in the heart of the Wye Valley. Today it is one of the best loved parks in Britain and the winner of several major accolades. The first wonderful thing about the […]