Piers · South Wales
Mermaid Quay Pay & Display Pontoons
In or near Cardiff.
Mermaid Quay Pay & Display 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 Pay & Display 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 0.6 km away. Postcode area CF10.
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Official information
Mermaid Quay Pay & Display Pontoons is a waterfront area in Cardiff featuring various attractions, restaurants, and entertainment options. Visitors can enjoy scenic views, dine at local eateries, and participate in events throughout the year.
Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mermaid Quay Pay & Display Pontoons is a pier located in Butetown, South Wales, postcode CF10. The site is part of the RAMSAR-designated Severn Estuary, recognised for its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4628, -3.1631
- District
- Cardiff
- Parish
- Butetown
- Postcode
- CF10 4PZ
- 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: w95070222 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mermaid Quay Pay & Display Pontoons?
- Mermaid Quay Pay & Display Pontoons is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF10 4PZ), in the parish of Butetown.
- What is Mermaid Quay Pay & Display Pontoons?
- Mermaid Quay Pay & Display Pontoons is a pier in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mermaid Quay Pay & Display Pontoons?
- The nearest railway station is Cardiff Bay, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF10 4PZ.
- Is Mermaid Quay Pay & Display Pontoons a protected site?
- Yes — Mermaid Quay Pay & Display Pontoons is part of the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Mermaid Quay Pay & Display Pontoons free to visit?
- Yes, Mermaid Quay Pay & Display Pontoons is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mermaid Quay Pay & Display Pontoons?
- The nearest railway station is Cardiff Bay, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF10 4PZ.