Heritage railway stations · South Wales
The Enormous Crocodile Bench
In or near Cardiff.
The Enormous Crocodile Bench — Public artwork (sculpture).
Keith Edkins — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cardiff Bay · 1.7 km
- Free entry
About
The Enormous Crocodile Bench is a place of interest in South Wales. 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 1.7 km away. Postcode area CF10.
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Official information
The Enormous Crocodile Bench is a popular attraction located on the Barrage embankment in Cardiff Bay, inspired by Roald Dahl's children's character. It serves as a fun spot for families to take photos and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the area.
Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Enormous Crocodile Bench is located in Butetown, South Wales, within the RAMSAR-designated Severn Estuary. This unusual public seating feature serves both a functional and artistic purpose in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4523, -3.1643
- District
- Cardiff
- Parish
- Butetown
- Postcode
- CF10 4LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff South and Penarth
- Phone
- 029 2087 7900
- Nearest railway station
- Cardiff Bay — 1.7 km
- Official site
- www.cardiffharbour.com
Sources
- osm: n4801335809 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Enormous Crocodile Bench?
- The Enormous Crocodile Bench is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF10 4LY), in the parish of Butetown.
- What is The Enormous Crocodile Bench?
- The Enormous Crocodile Bench — Public artwork (sculpture).
- How do I get to The Enormous Crocodile Bench?
- The nearest railway station is Cardiff Bay, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF10 4LY.
- Is The Enormous Crocodile Bench a protected site?
- Yes — The Enormous Crocodile Bench is part of the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is The Enormous Crocodile Bench free to visit?
- Yes, The Enormous Crocodile Bench is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Enormous Crocodile Bench?
- The nearest railway station is Cardiff Bay, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF10 4LY.