Parks · South Wales
Sophia Gardens
In or near Cardiff.
Sophia Gardens — park in Cardiff, Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cathays · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, you can take a train to Cathays station, which is 0.9 km away. Entry to the park is free. The postcode for sat-nav is CF11 9SZ.
About
Sophia Gardens is a public park in the United Kingdom. Managed by Cardiff Council. Wikidata describes it as: "park in Cardiff, Wales". Coordinates: 51.4852°, -3.1901°.
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Summary from the official site
Sophia Gardens is a large area of parkland located alongside the river Taff in Cardiff, featuring various sporting facilities including cricket grounds and bowling greens. Visitors can enjoy riverside walks, cycle routes, and a range of recreational activities in a historic setting.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Sophia Gardens ( suh-FY-uh; Welsh: Gerddi Sophia) is a public park in Riverside, Cardiff, Wales, on the west bank of the River Taff. International test cricket matches and county cricket matches are held in the Sophia Gardens cricket ground, the home of Glamorgan County Cricket Club. The gardens are listed on the Cadw/ICOMOS Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales. Sophia Gardens is located close to Cardiff city centre and is adjacent to Bute Park and Pontcanna Fields. It is linked to Bute Park by the Millennium footbridge over the River Taff (1999). In addition to the Glamorgan County Cricket Ground, the park contains the Sport Wales National Centre, Brewhouse & Kitchen public house, an exhibition area and a car and coach park, and the former warden's house.
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Background
History
The park is named after Sophia Crichton-Stuart, Marchioness of Bute (1809–1859), the widow of the second Marquess of Bute. Lady Sophia was concerned to provide open space for recreation in the rapidly expanding town in the late 19th century, in which her husband was heavily involved. The gardens were laid out in 1854 on the site of Plasturton Farm by the architect Alexander Roos. They were opened to the public by Lady Sophia in 1858, to compensate for the closure of Cardiff Castle grounds. The park was extended northwards by 28 acres in about 1879. The park was acquired by Cardiff City Council, then the Cardiff Corporation, from the 5th Marquess of Bute in 1947. In the late 19th and early…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4852, -3.1901
- District
- Cardiff
- Parish
- Pontcanna
- Postcode
- CF11 9SZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff West
- Nearest railway station
- Cathays — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Official site
- www.outdoorcardiff.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7562878 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Sophia Gardens (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Cardiff- Taff Trail (geograph 5400320).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Archaeological sites · 0.4 km
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Cosy Cinema
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St Mary of the Angels R C Church, Canton
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Temple of Peace and Health
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Bute Building
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Cardiff Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.6 km
Cardiff Caravan & Camping Park
Caravan parks · 0.6 km
Kings Castle
Literary houses · 0.6 km
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Historic houses · 0.6 km
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sophia Gardens?
- Sophia Gardens is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF11 9SZ), in the parish of Pontcanna.
- What is Sophia Gardens?
- Sophia Gardens — park in Cardiff, Wales.
- How do I get to Sophia Gardens?
- The nearest railway station is Cathays, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF11 9SZ.
- Who runs Sophia Gardens?
- Sophia Gardens is operated by Cardiff Council.
- Is Sophia Gardens free to visit?
- Yes, Sophia Gardens is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sophia Gardens?
- The nearest railway station is Cathays, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF11 9SZ.