Whitchurch, Parish and suburb in Cardiff, Wales
Whitchurch is a suburb north of Cardiff with residential neighborhoods, shops, and schools spreading along main roads. The area is served by public transportation and offers various restaurants and cafés for visitors.
The first mention dates to 1126 when land was granted to Llandaff Cathedral and St. Mary's chapel was established. From this church foundation, the place grew over centuries into a modern suburb.
The name comes from the white church that once stood at the heart of the community. St. Mary's chapel shaped how the area grew, with homes and businesses developing around this central place of worship.
The area sits along main transport routes and offers easy access to local services and shops. Visitors can find train stations here where services run in different directions, making day trips simple.
Forest Farm County Park preserves an agricultural landscape over a thousand years old and functions today as a nature reserve. This place shows how traditional land use connects with modern conservation efforts.
Location: Cardiff
GPS coordinates: 51.52000,-3.22000
Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:41
Melingriffith Water Pump
1.5 km
St Mary's Church
754 m
Church of Christ Church
2.3 km
Ararat Baptist Church
1.2 km
Pair of Mileposts in W boundary wall to Lidl car park
1.3 km
Tabernacle Chapel
984 m
The Aneurin Bevan
1.9 km
Towpath Bridge of Glamorganshire Canal about 50m north of junction with Forest Farm Road
1.2 km
The Wendy House
551 m
Radyr War Memorial
2.2 km
The Thatch
2.6 km
Rhiwbina Library
491 m
Nos. 7 & 8 Y Groes
536 m
Milepost
2.2 km
Afon Taff Viaduct
1.7 km
Nos. 16 & 18 Lon-y-dail
471 m
Nos. 10-16 Pen-y-dre (evens)
536 m
Nos. 5-11 Lon-y-dail (odds)
425 m
Nos. 5 & 7 Lon Isa
564 m
Nos. 37 & 39 Lon Isa
403 m
Nos. 45 & 47 Lon Isa
374 m
Nos. 10 & 12 Lon Isa
533 m
Nos. 38 & 40 Lon Isa
343 m
Nos. 25 & 27 Heol-y-deri
591 m
Nos. 29 & 31 Heol-y-deri
596 m
No. 26 Pen-y-dre and No. 2 Lon-y-dail
474 m
Nos. 18-24 Pen-y-dre (evens)
500 m
Bridge House
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