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Alexandra park is a beautiful park just off the main street in Penarth, Wales - it’s a great way to walk from the town center to the seafront. It contains a main path and a few smaller paths that wind down the hill through the beautiful landscaped gardens, the gardens feature beautiful topiary displays that the garden is famous for. The paths are very wide and some go through the wooded areas, so for hot days you are able to walk from top to bottom in shaded areas. There are plenty of places to sit and there is a small childrens play area half way down, during hot days there is an independent coffee vendor that sells hot and cold drinks. The park also features Penarth’s main war memorial dedicated to those who served or fell during the two World Wars, the cenotaph itself is a listed historical monument. I love walking through the park and seeing the various trees and plants that grow there, you can see that a lot of time and effort has been spent keeping this garden in order and it’s so beautiful to see. 📍Address: Penarth Town Center - Wales 🕰️Business Hours: 8-7PM 💰Average Price per Person: free! #100WaysOfTravel #localguides #Penarth #wales #park #nature

Penarth is a beautiful seaside town and luckily my hometown, growing up here was amazing during the summers and it’s so nice to come back for a visit. The seafront has a long calm beach and the beachfront is lined with shops, restaurants and bars - newer independent coffee shops are also starting to appear. The highlight of the seafront is the Pier, built in 1898 it has become an iconic landmark for penarth and wales as a whole. The pier used to be a dock for steam boats that would cruise up and down the Bristol Channel. After a multi million pound refurbishment in 2013 the pier is now a big social hub for the area, the pavilion contains a cinema, cafe and ice cream parlours. It’s a great place to take in the views or relax with a coffee, it’s dog and family friendly and it’s good for all weathers! 📍Address: Penarth seafront, Wales 💰Average Price per Person: Free for the pier £3/4 per coffee or cake on the pier #100waysoftravel #penarth #wales #beachtrip #mytravelhacks #staycation

if you’re visiting Cardiff you need to make time for Penarth, it’s a beautiful Victorian town on the coast that’s full of charm and small town character. Built on the wealth from the coal mining boom this amazing town has street after street of stunning Victoria architecture, broken up with parks, churches and small high streets. It’s a world away from cardiff a more relaxed vibe, it’s more of a family town and is one of the most desired commuter towns. The main attractions are : Penarth pier and Waterfront, A gorgeous Victorian pier recently restored with lottery funding. It has a cinema, coffee shop and small gift shops. The icon of the town! Penarth Marina - an addition during the 90’s that offers nice views of Cardiff with some small eateries too. Cosmeston Lakes and Country park - just 5 minutes out of penarth this is an old quarry that’s been turned into man made lakes and a beautiful country park. Penarth town center - the hub is the town, full of Victorian charm with arcades, coffee shops and a few Welsh speciality shops. Worth the visit! #cardiff #penarth #wales #travel #thingstodo #citydaytours #myitinerary