Holy Trinity

Roath Park

Lakeside · 12 miles

A classic Victorian atmosphere surrounds a 130-acre stretch of reclaimed bogland in Cardiff, Wales, where a 30-acre lake winds for 1.3 miles around a series of islands that provide safe nesting for waterbirds. Managed by Cardiff County Council’s Parks Section, the site offers a glass-house conservatory, two well-equipped playgrounds, bowling greens, tennis courts, and sports pitches for football, rugby union and baseball. Rowing boats can be hired on the lake, which also supports coarse fishing and a radio-controlled-boat society, while the surrounding gardens – including Wild, Botanical, Rose and Pleasure Gardens – display floral displays and a wild-flower area designed to encourage native wildlife. The park is listed as a Green Flag award holder, reflecting its recognised quality and importance to the city. The park’s development began after a proposal in 1886 and a 1887 donation of the land, principally by John Crichton-Stuart, 3rd Marquess of Bute. Design work involved Bute’s head gardener Andrew Pettigrew, his son William Wallace and chief engineer William Harpur, leading to the first public opening in 1894 and further phased openings over the next two decades. A lighthouse erected in 1915 commemorates Captain Scott’s Antarctic expedition, and the whole area retains its Victorian and Edwardian character, being Grade I listed on the Cadw/ICOMOS Register. Volunteer “Friends” groups cooperate with the council to maintain both the northern and south-eastern sections, and a cycle path added in 2024 widens the southern edge for cyclists. OpenStreetMap records the park as a public green space nearest to the town of Lakeside, with no admission charge and standard visitor facilities provided throughout.

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Tredegarville · 12 miles

The Mynde

Caerleon · 0.6 miles

Six properties which previously served as a fortified estate, built by a local industrialist during the Chartist Risings to protect against his workers. Consists of a large expanse of elevated grass land and a 5-6m tall stone wall.

Caerleon Roman Amphitheatre

Caerleon · 0.6 miles

Roman Ampitheatre managed by Cadw. Hours are restricted to daylight.

Arthur Machen's House

Caerleon · 0.6 miles

marked by a blue plaque and often open to visitors

Caerleon Roman Fortress Baths

Caerleon · 0.6 miles

Purpose-built building around part of the Roman baths