Harbours & ports · South Wales
Mermaid Quay
In or near Cardiff.
Mermaid Quay (Welsh: Cei'r Fôr-forwyn) is a waterfront shopping and leisure district in the Cardiff Bay area of Cardiff, Wales. The 14,000 m2 (150,000 sq ft) development was opened in 1999, and includ
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cardiff Bay · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Mermaid Quay (Welsh: Cei'r Fôr-forwyn) is a waterfront shopping and leisure district in the Cardiff Bay area of Cardiff, Wales. The 14,000 m2 (150,000 sq ft) development was opened in 1999, and includes restaurants, bars, cafes and shops.
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Official information
Mermaid Quay is a vibrant waterfront destination in Cardiff Bay, offering a variety of restaurants, cafés, shops, and leisure activities. Visitors can enjoy scenic views, family-friendly events, and a range of dining options along the waterfront.
Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Mermaid Quay (Welsh: Cei'r Fôr-forwyn) is a waterfront shopping and leisure district in the Cardiff Bay area of Cardiff, Wales. The 14,000 m2 (150,000 sq ft) development was opened in 1999, and includes restaurants, bars, cafes and shops.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Mermaid Quay was at the centre of the regeneration of the Bay by the Cardiff Bay Development Corporation (CBDC). Part of the British Government's Urban Development Programme to regenerate deprived and run-down inner city areas. The CBDC was set up in April 1987 to regenerate 1100 ha of derelict docklands of Cardiff and Penarth - once the world's largest coal exporting port – to create Europe's largest waterfront development. The Welsh Industrial and Maritime Museum, which held exhibits illustrating the industrial and maritime history of Wales, was demolished to make way for the development. The collection was saved, but the majority remains in storage at Nant Garw with only a limited few…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4635, -3.1650
- District
- Cardiff
- Parish
- Butetown
- Postcode
- CF10 5BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff South and Penarth
- Phone
- +44 871 472 0400
- Nearest railway station
- Cardiff Bay — 0.5 km
- Official site
- mermaidquay.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Mermaid Quay (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mermaid Quay?
- Mermaid Quay is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF10 5BZ), in the parish of Butetown.
- What is Mermaid Quay?
- Mermaid Quay (Welsh: Cei'r Fôr-forwyn) is a waterfront shopping and leisure district in the Cardiff Bay area of Cardiff, Wales. The 14,000 m2 (150,000 sq ft) development was opened in 1999, and includ
- How do I get to Mermaid Quay?
- The nearest railway station is Cardiff Bay, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF10 5BZ.
- Who owns Mermaid Quay?
- Mermaid Quay is owned by Schroder Exempt Property Unit Trust.
- Is Mermaid Quay a protected site?
- Yes — Mermaid Quay is part of the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Mermaid Quay?
- The nearest railway station is Cardiff Bay, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF10 5BZ.