Piers · South Wales
Mermaid Quay Commercial Pontoons
In or near Cardiff.
Mermaid Quay Commercial Pontoons is a pier in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Best time of year
- Summer
- Nearest railway station
- Cardiff Bay · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Mermaid Quay Commercial Pontoons is a seaside pier on the coast of South Wales — Victorian pleasure architecture on stilts, still standing. The site is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Cardiff South and Penarth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Cardiff Bay, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area CF10.
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Official information
Mermaid Quay Commercial Pontoons is a vibrant waterfront area in Cardiff, offering a variety of dining and entertainment options. Visitors can enjoy scenic views of the water while exploring shops and restaurants, making it a popular destination for both locals and tourists.
Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mermaid Quay Commercial Pontoons is a pier located in Butetown, South Wales, postcode CF10. This area is designated as a RAMSAR site, recognising its significance as part of the Severn Estuary.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4628, -3.1646
- District
- Cardiff
- Parish
- Butetown
- Postcode
- CF10 5BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff South and Penarth
- Phone
- +44 871 472 0400
- Nearest railway station
- Cardiff Bay — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.glee.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w95070213 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mermaid Quay Commercial Pontoons?
- Mermaid Quay Commercial Pontoons is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF10 5BZ), in the parish of Butetown.
- What is Mermaid Quay Commercial Pontoons?
- Mermaid Quay Commercial Pontoons is a pier in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mermaid Quay Commercial Pontoons?
- The nearest railway station is Cardiff Bay, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF10 5BZ.
- Is Mermaid Quay Commercial Pontoons a protected site?
- Yes — Mermaid Quay Commercial Pontoons is part of the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Mermaid Quay Commercial Pontoons free to visit?
- Yes, Mermaid Quay Commercial Pontoons is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mermaid Quay Commercial Pontoons?
- The nearest railway station is Cardiff Bay, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF10 5BZ.