Museums · South Wales
Cockpit
In or near St Fagans.
Cockpit — a museum in South Wales, United Kingdom.
Alan Hughes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Fairwater · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Cockpit is a museum located in South Wales, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Cockpit is a 17th-century thatched building originally located in Denbigh, Wales. It served various purposes over the years, including a pig weighing center and a garage, and features reconstructions of its original fighting stage and seating, reflecting its history as a venue for cockfighting.
Place summary
Cockpit is a museum located in South Wales. It is dedicated to the history and significance of aviation in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4876, -3.2774
- District
- Cardiff
- Parish
- St. Fagans
- Postcode
- CF5 6DP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff West
- Nearest railway station
- Fairwater — 3.1 km
- Official site
- museum.wales
Sources
- osm: way/96337145 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cockpit?
- Cockpit is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF5 6DP), in the parish of St. Fagans.
- What is Cockpit?
- Cockpit — a museum in South Wales, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cockpit?
- The nearest railway station is Fairwater, about 3.1 km away. The nearest town is St Fagans. Drivers can use postcode CF5 6DP.
- Is Cockpit free to visit?
- Yes, Cockpit is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cockpit?
- The nearest railway station is Fairwater, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF5 6DP.