Hidden gems - Parks in Cardiff, United Kingdom not to miss (Updated February, 2024)

Hidden gems: Parks in Cardiff

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Cardiff. This list contains 12 places from Park category.

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Roath Park Lake

Park

👍👍 Lovely walk around the lake :) however, beware of the many geese!

4.80 (106 reviews) (~2.97 km from centre)

Llandaff Meadows

Park

👍👍 Very interesting area of Llandaff City, including some of the university sports fields, and paths from Bute Park along the river to Llandaff Weir and beyond to Llandaff North. The reed beds below the weir are teeming with life. While the route through the fields to Llandaff Cathedral is lined with...

4.80 (29 reviews) (~3.41 km from centre)

The Sandies

Park

👍👍 Lovely park with friendly dog walkers

4.70 (32 reviews) (~2.37 km from centre)

Paget Road Park

Park

4.60 (68 reviews) (~4.23 km from centre)

Cardiff Bay Wetlands

Park

👍👍 Great area for wildlife at anytime of year. Good paths for walking and lots of bits to take care of the needs of your dog. A good number of benches to rest and watch the world and the wildlife.

4.60 (40 reviews) (~2.44 km from centre)

Sovereign Chase

Park

👍👍 Lovely and quite place to rest your mind and walk. Preferred by the dogs. Sometimes teenagers enjoying playground. Close to Cardiff Universities residencies.

4.60 (20 reviews) (~2.93 km from centre)

The Marl

Park

4.60 (16 reviews) (~2.13 km from centre)

Dingle Park

Park

👍👍 Lovely hidden park just off Windsor Road. There are three entrances all wheelchair or pram friendly. Great place for dog walks.

4.60 (5 reviews) (~4.5 km from centre)

Old Bishop's Palace

Park

👍👍 Beautiful garden- with lovely trees. Ample benches to rest and enjoy the peace and tranquility. Family, wheelchair and dog friendly. Scenic, free to public.

4.50 (110 reviews) (~3.01 km from centre)

Bute Park Visitor Centre

Visitor center

👍👍 小黑子露出鸡脚了吧！

4.50 (35 reviews) (~0.89 km from centre)

Golden Gates Park

Park

👍👍 Hidden gem in the West of Penarth. Golden Gate has a small children's play area and a grassed area for playing games. The park has a path around the perimeter which is useful for prams and dog walking. There are two entrances to the park and it is completely enclosed.

4.50 (33 reviews) (~4.78 km from centre)

Grangemoor Park

Park

😠 Neglected and in a very sorry state, mostly inaccessible. The central hill and paths have been fenced off with signs advising of maintenance taking place. But there's no indication anything is actually being done and no publicised completion date. Only the outermost path is accessible and is now so...

4.50 (15 reviews) (~2.76 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Parks in Cardiff, United Kingdom