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The Great Britain Guide

Piers Β· South Wales

Mermaid Quay Pay & Display Pontoons

In or near Cardiff.

Free admissionβ™Ώ Wheelchair: limited

Mermaid Quay Pay & Display Pontoons is a pier in the United Kingdom.

Giant Ferris wheel, Cardiff Bay - geograph.org.uk - 6903002

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Best time of year
Summer
Nearest railway station
Cardiff Bay Β· 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 β€” 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

The Mermaid Quay Pay & Display Pontoons feature a statue commemorating three legendary rugby players from Cardiff Bay: Billy Boston, Clive Sullivan, and Gus Risman. This tribute celebrates their contributions to rugby league and the impact of the multicultural community from which they emerged.

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. It is situated within the RAMSAR-designated Severn Estuary, highlighting its ecological significance.

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Coordinates
51.4625, -3.1639
District
Cardiff
Parish
Butetown
Postcode
CF10 4PZ
Parliamentary constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth
Nearest railway station
Cardiff Bay β€” 0.6 km

Sources

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Mermaid Quay Pay & Display Pontoons is a pier in the United Kingdom.

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Piers Β· South Wales

Mermaid Quay Pay & Display Pontoons

Mermaid Quay Pay & Display Pontoons is a pier in the United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Mermaid Quay Pay & Display Pontoons

Places to stay

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Hotels Β· South Wales

St. David's Hotel

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Hostels Β· South Wales

Cardiff Central Youth Hostel

Cardiff Central Youth Hostel β€” a hostel in wales south.

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Hotels Β· South Wales

Radisson Blu

Radisson Blu β€” a hotel in wales south.

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Hotels Β· South Wales

Clayton Hotel

Clayton Hotel β€” a hotel in wales south.

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Hotels Β· South Wales

Marriott

Marriott β€” a hotel in wales south.

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Hotels Β· South Wales

The Royal Hotel

The Royal Hotel β€” a hotel in wales south.

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Places to eat & drink

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Restaurants Β· South Wales

Duchess of Delhi

Duchess of Delhi β€” a restaurant in wales south.

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Restaurants Β· South Wales

Cedar Tree Farm

Cedar Tree Farm β€” a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: british. Brand: Farmhouse Inns.

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Historic pubs Β· South Wales

The Corner House

The Corner House in Wales South, United Kingdom.

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CafΓ©s Β· South Wales

Knoops

Knoops β€” a cafΓ© in wales south.

Harvester

Restaurants Β· South Wales

Harvester

Harvester β€” a restaurant in wales south.

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Restaurants Β· South Wales

The Stable

The Stable β€” a restaurant in wales south.

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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 β€” 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.