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Roath Park

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Roath Park

A Victorian park around a large boating lake with a lighthouse-style memorial, botanic gardens and two playgrounds. In season families can hire pedalos, and the small heated conservatory with fish, terrapins and tropical plants makes a cheap indoor stop on a cooler day.

📍 Cardiff, Wales

Free / PaidIndoor & outdoorPhoto: Gareth James

Visitor information

Ages
0–16+
Typical visit
Half day
Address
Lake Road, Roath Park, Cardiff (what3words skinny.visa.cook)
Opening times
Park 07:30 to 30 min before sunset. Boat station Easter-Sept, weekends 11:00-19:00 in term, daily in holidays. Conservatory 10:30-16:00 summer, 10:30-15:00 winter (Outdoor Cardiff, seen 2026-10-07)
⚠️ Opening times, prices and seasonal closures change often. Always confirm on the official website before you set off.Details last checked 7 Oct 2026.

Family facilities

Last checked 7 Oct 2026

  • Baby changing
  • Café on site
  • Toilets
  • AccessibilityFlat lakeside path suits buggies and wheelchairs.
  • ParkingOn-street parking around the park
  • IndoorIndoor and outdoor areas

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