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Tonight - Mist
Minimum: 12C, Wind Direction: southerly
Wind: Poor 6mph, Pressure: 1020mb, Sunset: 19:07 BST
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Friday - Light Cloud
Maximum: 21C, Minimum: 9C
Wind: 8mph westerly, Visibility: Poor, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 07:03 BST, Sunset: 19:05 BST
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Maximum: 19C, Minimum: 9C
Wind: 6mph westerly, Visibility: Very Good, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 07:05 BST, Sunset: 19:03 BST
DateEventTimeHeight
Thu 24 SepHigh Tide06:1210.68m
Thu 24 SepLow Tide12:252.47m
Thu 24 SepHigh Tide18:3211.34m
Thu 24 SepLow Tide00:511.94m
Fri 25 SepHigh Tide06:5311.33m
Fri 25 SepLow Tide13:101.98m
Fri 25 SepHigh Tide19:1211.88m
Sat 26 SepLow Tide01:351.58m
Sat 26 SepHigh Tide07:3211.77m
Sat 26 SepLow Tide13:541.7m
Sat 26 SepHigh Tide19:5212.21m
Sun 27 SepLow Tide02:181.4m
Sun 27 SepHigh Tide08:1012.06m
Sun 27 SepLow Tide14:341.55m
Sun 27 SepHigh Tide20:2912.41m
Mon 28 SepLow Tide02:561.34m
Mon 28 SepHigh Tide08:4612.23m
Mon 28 SepLow Tide15:101.48m
Mon 28 SepHigh Tide21:0512.47m
Tue 29 SepLow Tide03:301.37m
Tue 29 SepHigh Tide09:2012.29m
Tue 29 SepLow Tide15:421.49m
Tue 29 SepHigh Tide21:4012.38m
Wed 30 SepLow Tide03:581.49m
Wed 30 SepHigh Tide09:5412.18m
Wed 30 SepLow Tide16:101.63m
Wed 30 SepHigh Tide22:1512.04m
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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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