Natural landmarks · South Wales
Cardiff Bay
In or near Cardiff.
Cardiff Bay — a natural feature in wales south.
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cardiff Bay · 1.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Cardiff Bay is a named natural feature in wales south, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cardiff Bay, located in Grangetown, South Wales, is a significant natural landmark designated as a RAMSAR site within the Severn Estuary. This area is recognised for its rich biodiversity and ecological importance. Visitors can expect a landscape shaped by both natural processes and human activity, offering a mix of urban and coastal environments. The bay is a focal point for leisure activities and provides scenic views along its waterfront.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4541, -3.1693
- District
- Cardiff
- Parish
- Grangetown
- Postcode
- CF11 0AW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff South and Penarth
- Nearest railway station
- Cardiff Bay — 1.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6695165 (CC BY 4.0)
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A Private View
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A Private View
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Cader Idris
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Cardiff Bay Wetlands Reserve
Cardiff Bay Wetlands Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Ship in a Bottle
Ship in a Bottle — a public art in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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A Private View
A Private View in Wales South, United Kingdom.
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A Private View
A Private View — Public artwork (sculpture).
Where to eat & stay near Cardiff Bay
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · South Wales
St. David's Hotel
St. David's Hotel — a hotel in wales south.
📷 5Hotels · South Wales
Clayton Hotel
Clayton Hotel — a hotel in wales south.
📷 5Hostels · South Wales
Cardiff Central Youth Hostel
Cardiff Central Youth Hostel — a hostel in wales south.
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📷 5Hotels · South Wales
The Royal Hotel
The Royal Hotel — a hotel in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
Restaurants · South Wales
Cedar Tree Farm
Cedar Tree Farm — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: british. Brand: Farmhouse Inns.
📷 3Restaurants · South Wales
Duchess of Delhi
Duchess of Delhi — a restaurant in wales south.
📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
The Corner House
The Corner House in Wales South, United Kingdom.
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Llangorse Lake
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Copper Flame
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Craig Cerrig-gleisiad
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cardiff Bay?
- Cardiff Bay is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF11 0AW), in the parish of Grangetown.
- What is Cardiff Bay?
- Cardiff Bay — a natural feature in wales south.
- How do I get to Cardiff Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Cardiff Bay, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF11 0AW.
- Is Cardiff Bay a protected site?
- Yes — Cardiff Bay is part of the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Cardiff Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Cardiff Bay, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF11 0AW.