Public art & sculpture · South Wales
The Heart of Wales
In or near Cardiff.
The Heart of Wales — a public art in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Dave Croker — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cardiff Bay · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Heart of Wales is a public art located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Glee Club Cardiff is a popular venue for live comedy, hosting a variety of stand-up performances throughout the week. Visitors can enjoy shows featuring both established and emerging comedians, with a lively atmosphere and allocated seating.
Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Heart of Wales is a public art installation located in South Wales. It is notable for its emphasis on local culture and community engagement. The work reflects the artistic landscape of the region and contributes to the area's cultural heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4638, -3.1623
- District
- Cardiff
- Parish
- Butetown
- Postcode
- CF99 1SN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff South and Penarth
- Nearest railway station
- Cardiff Bay — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.glee.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/9130379875 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Heart of Wales?
- The Heart of Wales is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF99 1SN), in the parish of Butetown.
- What is The Heart of Wales?
- The Heart of Wales — a public art in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Heart of Wales?
- The nearest railway station is Cardiff Bay, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF99 1SN.
- Is The Heart of Wales a protected site?
- Yes — The Heart of Wales is part of the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is The Heart of Wales free to visit?
- Yes, The Heart of Wales is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Heart of Wales?
- The nearest railway station is Cardiff Bay, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF99 1SN.