Penarth, Coastal town in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales.
Description
Penarth is a coastal town located on the western shore of the Severn Estuary in Wales, characterized by Victorian buildings and a working harbor area. The town center contains shops, cafes, and residential streets that slope gently toward the waterfront.
History
The settlement began as a small fishing village but transformed rapidly after the harbor opened in 1865, becoming a major coal export center. This industrial growth brought wealth and Victorian architecture to the area during the late 1800s.
Culture
The Turner House Gallery hosts rotating art exhibitions in a Grade I listed building, drawing art enthusiasts from the wider region. Local creativity and heritage preservation are woven into the town's identity through such institutions.
Practical
Regular train services reach nearby Cardiff in around 15 minutes, and buses connect to other parts of the region throughout the day. Most attractions and facilities are within walking distance from the town center and station.
Did you know?
The local golf club is where the Stableford scoring system was first created, a method now used in golf competitions around the world. This innovation transformed how golfers record their scores and remains one of the most popular systems in the sport.
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Cardiff Bay Barrage
2.1 km
Penarth Pier
617 m
Cosmeston Lakes Country Park
2 km
Pont y Werin
2.3 km
Turner House Gallery
695 m
St Augustine's Church
1.3 km
Sea Roads
262 m
Penarth Coast
1.4 km
Barons Court
2.5 km
Trinity Methodist English Wesleyan Methodist Chapel
944 m
Penarth Library
865 m
St Peter's Church
1.9 km
St.Joseph's Church, Penarth
1.3 km
Penarth War Memorial
711 m
Paget Rooms,Victoria Road
771 m
All Saints Church
813 m
Inn at The Deep End (Former Penarth Baths & Supervisor's Office) The Esplanade
634 m
Customs House,Docks Road
1.7 km
Headlands School, Paget Place
1.5 km
The Red House
819 m
Marine Buildings,Dock Road
1.7 km
No.4 Tower Hill Avenue
324 m
Telephone Call-Box Close to The Junction With Stanwell Road,Plymouth Road
762 m
Albert Road County Infants School,Albert Road
1.3 km
No.17 Albert Road (School House)
1.3 km
Telephone Call-Box at The Corner With Church Avenue,Clive Place
1.1 km
No.41 Albert Road (Post Office)
1.1 km
No.24 Archer Road
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