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DateEventTimeHeight
Sun 6 SepHigh Tide02:078.99m
Sun 6 SepLow Tide08:104.24m
Sun 6 SepHigh Tide14:529.02m
Sun 6 SepLow Tide21:404.28m
Mon 7 SepHigh Tide04:049.1m
Mon 7 SepLow Tide10:243.93m
Mon 7 SepHigh Tide16:429.6m
Mon 7 SepLow Tide23:213.32m
Tue 8 SepHigh Tide05:2910.04m
Tue 8 SepLow Tide11:422.9m
Tue 8 SepHigh Tide17:5510.72m
Tue 8 SepLow Tide00:232.22m
Wed 9 SepHigh Tide06:2811.12m
Wed 9 SepLow Tide12:411.89m
Wed 9 SepHigh Tide18:4911.78m
Thu 10 SepLow Tide01:141.34m
Thu 10 SepHigh Tide07:1811.97m
Thu 10 SepLow Tide13:311.13m
Thu 10 SepHigh Tide19:3712.53m
Fri 11 SepLow Tide02:010.78m
Fri 11 SepHigh Tide08:0212.49m
Fri 11 SepLow Tide14:170.68m
Fri 11 SepHigh Tide20:1912.92m
Sat 12 SepLow Tide02:440.56m
Sat 12 SepHigh Tide08:4112.68m
Sat 12 SepLow Tide14:590.55m
Sat 12 SepHigh Tide20:5712.97m
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Situated on the South Wales coast in the beautiful Vale of Glamorgan, Penarth has been a magnet for holiday makers and day visitors for more than a century.

Its Victorian and Edwardian founders created a resort of great elegance and beauty and their legacy is an attractive bustling town of charm and character. With its superb parks, beautiful seafront gardens and graceful esplanade, Penarth is justifiably known as the garden by the sea.

The town centre retains an air of Victorian style with elegant buildings bordered by tree-lined roads. Some of the finest examples of Victorian Architecture can be seen in Penarth’s churches, public and commercial buildings and in the ornate houses, once the home of the shipowners, coal magnates and master mariners.

The sweeping esplanade is the perfect place for a gentle stroll or to sit and breathe the fresh, salty air. The many vantage points provide panoramic views across the Bristol Channel to the island of Flat Holm and Steep Holm. Penarth’s famous 658 foot pier has been restored and is a regular port of call during summer months for the cruise ships Balmoral and the Waverley - the last seagoing paddle steamer in the world.

From the esplanade, an attractive coastal park leads out to Lavernock Point, an important site in the history of communication. It was from here in 1897 that Marconi sent the first Radio transmission over the water to the island of Flat Holm.

On Penarth’s doorstep is Cardiff Bay, Europe’s most exciting waterfront regeneration scheme. The Cardiff Bay Barrage, which has cost in excess of £220 million has created an inland lake as the focal point of for waterside development. It will also provide a pedestrian link and cycle link from Penarth to Cardiff with more than a million visitors a year expected to make the crossing. Alongside the Barrage and nestling in the lee of Penarth Head is Penarth Marina with attractive waterfront homes and smart yachts and cruisers.

Coastguard (local) 029 20710961
Coastguard (Swansea) 01792 366534
Customs & Excise 029 20386000
National Rail Enquiries 0845 7484950
Police 01446 734451
Comments (5)
13/12/2013 @ 9:18 am
Bill Wyatt
Sandringham hotel is very reasonable and also bang in the middle of town centre close to train Station.
03/09/2013 @ 8:54 am
Amelia and Albert
Potted Pig best kept secret in Cardiff.
Booking important.
27/10/2012 @ 8:27 pm
Baz and crew
Love Indian food and consider myself a bit of a cone-sure (Even if I cant spell it) however I have to give Juboraj restaurant ten out of ten for the meal we had there.
Regards Baz
27/10/2012 @ 8:21 pm
Fran Barry and the Kids
Fantastic meal at the Potted Pig. First time all five of us enjoyed our food. Will tell all.
23/05/2012 @ 7:33 am
PAUL HARBOUR GUIDES
Arrived Cardiff yesterday to update site. Am staying at The River house(see accomadation section) excellent. All the mod cons,spotless,reasonable and the breakfast buffet must have taken all night to prepare.
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Business Reviews (3)
31/05/2014 @ 5:57 am
The Potted Pig by Gary, Bez and kids
Fantastic meal in this restaurant, full of character and charm. We will be returning. May not have as much gin this time though.
31/05/2014 @ 5:57 am
The Potted Pig by Gary, Bez and kids
Fantastic meal in this restaurant, full of character and charm. We will be returning. May not have as much gin this time though.
23/05/2012 @ 8:18 am
The River House Backpackers by PAUL
Ideal place for touring,one night stopovers and especially crew accomadation.Has won lots of awards over the last few years.
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