Towns & cities · South Wales
Lavernock
Also known as: Larnog
Lavernock — village in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penarth · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Lavernock is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1839. Wikidata describes it as: "village in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, UK". Coordinates: 51.4069°, -3.1722°.
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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Lavernock (Welsh: Larnog) is a hamlet in the Vale of Glamorgan in Wales, lying on the coast 7 miles (11 km) south of Cardiff between Penarth and Sully, and overlooking the Bristol Channel.
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Background
Description
From the late 1890s until 1968 Lavernock and the nearby bays of St Mary's Well and Swanbridge (with its low tide walk out to Sully Island) were popular and busy holiday locations for regular day trippers from the South Wales Valleys, Newport, Cardiff, Penarth and Barry and the beaches were packed with visitors on most weekends and Bank Holidays throughout the summer. The hundreds and sometimes thousands of holidaymakers were served refreshments by an ice cream parlour, two busy cafes, the Golden Hind public house and the three star Lavernock Bay Hotel. Very few visitors arrived by car until the 1960s with the majority travelling by the half-hourly steam trains that stopped at Lavernock and…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4069, -3.1722
- District
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Parish
- Sully and Lavernock
- Postcode
- CF64 5XQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff South and Penarth
- Established
- 1839
- Nearest railway station
- Penarth — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1770484 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Lavernock (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Monkstone - Fast boat ride.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Church of St Lawrence, Lavernock
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Marconi Holiday Village
Caravan parks · 0.1 km
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Lavernock Fort
Forts · 0.6 km
Ranny Bay
Natural landmarks · 0.7 km
St Mary's Well Bay
Natural landmarks · 0.8 km
Cosmeston Medieval Village
Museums · 1.1 km
Cosmeston Castle
Literary houses · 1.2 km
Ball Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.4 km
Swanbridge Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
Swanbridge Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.9 km
The Captain's Wife
Historic pubs · 1.9 km
The Spinney Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 2.0 km
Lavernock is a village located in South Wales. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- Cardiff South and Penarth
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Lavernock
74 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Lavernock →
Flagship📷 5
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📷 3Islands · South Wales
Steep Holm
Steep Holm — island in the Bristol Channel, United Kingdom.
📷 3Lighthouses · South Wales
Barry Lighthouse
Barry Lighthouse — lighthouse in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales.
📷 3Heritage railways · South Wales
Barry Pier Tunnel
Barry Pier Tunnel is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Castles · South Wales
Dinas Powys Castle
Dinas Powys Castle — castle in Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, UK.
📷 3Lighthouses · South Wales
Flat Holm Lighthouse
Flat Holm Lighthouse — lighthouse, Grade II listed building in City and County of Cardiff. Wales; situated on a small promontory at the SE corner of the island, within the bank-and ditch enclosure of the 1869 fort.
📷 3Windmills · South Wales
Hayes Farm Mill (ruin)
Hayes Farm Mill (ruin) is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Mountains & hills · South Wales
Jackson's Bay
Jackson's Bay is a mountain or hill in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Lighthouses · South Wales
Monkstone Lighthouse
Monkstone Lighthouse — lighthouse in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom.
📷 3
📷 4Piers · South Wales
Penarth Pier
Penarth Pier is a pier in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Saint Helen's Barry War Memorial
Saint Helen's Barry War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · South Wales
St Augustine's Church
St Augustine's Church — church in Penarth, south Wales.
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Islands · South Wales
The Wolves
The Wolves — three rocks just over a mile northwest of the island of Flat Holm in the Bristol Channel.
📷 4Theatres · South Wales
Penarth Pier
Penarth Pier in Wales South, United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · South Wales
Washington Luxury Cinema
Washington Luxury Cinema in Wales South, United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · South Wales
Windsor Kinema
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · South Wales
Penarth War Memorial
Penarth War Memorial in Wales South, United Kingdom.
📷 4Gardens · South Wales
Barry Dock Offices
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Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · South Wales
Church of St Lawrence, Lavernock
Church of St Lawrence, Lavernock — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Marconi Holiday Village
Marconi Holiday Village — a caravan park in wales south.
📷 3📷 5📷 5Natural landmarks · South Wales
St Mary's Well Bay
St Mary's Well Bay — a natural feature in wales south.
📷 3Museums · South Wales
Cosmeston Medieval Village
Cosmeston Medieval Village — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Lavernock
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Marconi Holiday Village
Marconi Holiday Village — a caravan park in wales south.
📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
The Spinney Holiday Park
The Spinney Holiday Park — a caravan park in wales south.
📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Island View Caravan Park
Island View Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales south.
📷 5Hotels · South Wales
St. David's Hotel
St. David's Hotel — a hotel in wales south.
📷 7Hotels · South Wales
Premier Inn - Barry Island (Cardiff Airport)
Premier Inn - Barry Island (Cardiff Airport) — a hotel in wales south. 3-star. Brand: Premier Inn.
📷 5Hotels · South Wales
Clayton Hotel
Clayton Hotel — a hotel in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
The Captain's Wife
The Captain's Wife in Wales South, United Kingdom.
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
Wenvoe Arms
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📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
The Corner House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lavernock?
- Lavernock is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF64 5XQ), in the parish of Sully and Lavernock.
- What is Lavernock?
- Lavernock — village in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, UK.
- How do I get to Lavernock?
- The nearest railway station is Penarth, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF64 5XQ.
- When was Lavernock built?
- Built or established in 1839.
- Is Lavernock a protected site?
- Yes — Lavernock is part of the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Lavernock free to visit?
- Yes, Lavernock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lavernock?
- The nearest railway station is Penarth, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF64 5XQ.