Public art & sculpture · South Wales
The Meeting Place on the Plinth
In or near Cardiff.
The Meeting Place on the Plinth — a public art in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Rudi Winter — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cardiff Bay · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Meeting Place on the Plinth 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 Norwegian Church Arts Centre is a historic building in Cardiff Bay, originally serving Norwegian sailors. Visitors can explore its rich history and enjoy various art exhibitions and events in a scenic waterfront setting.
Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Meeting Place on the Plinth is a public art installation located in South Wales. It serves as a notable example of contemporary public art, contributing to the cultural landscape of the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4633, -3.1623
- District
- Cardiff
- Parish
- Butetown
- Postcode
- CF99 1SN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff South and Penarth
- Phone
- 02920 492261
- Nearest railway station
- Cardiff Bay — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Daily 11am–4pm; Saturday and Sunday 9:30am–5:30pm
- Official site
- www.norwegianchurchcardiff.com
Sources
- osm: way/987012725 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Meeting Place on the Plinth?
- The Meeting Place on the Plinth is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF99 1SN), in the parish of Butetown.
- What is The Meeting Place on the Plinth?
- The Meeting Place on the Plinth — a public art in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Meeting Place on the Plinth?
- The nearest railway station is Cardiff Bay, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF99 1SN.
- Is The Meeting Place on the Plinth a protected site?
- Yes — The Meeting Place on the Plinth is part of the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is The Meeting Place on the Plinth free to visit?
- Yes, The Meeting Place on the Plinth is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Meeting Place on the Plinth?
- The nearest railway station is Cardiff Bay, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF99 1SN.