Penarth is a seaside town situated next to Cardiff in South East Wales and is the second biggest town in the Vale of Glamorgan.  The town has many attractions including its beach and pier,  Victorian Theatre, Sports and Leisure Facilities,  attractive parks that include the wildlife reserve at Cosmeston Park , community centres and much more.  Penarth is a very attractive seaside town (pop. 24,000) located 5 miles (8kms), southwest of Cardiff, the Capital City of Wales. (Only 20 minutes from the City Centre). Lying on the northern shores of the fast flowing Bristol Channel, PENARTH has been a seaport for little more than 150 years, and owes its rapid development to the growth of the once dominant coal exporting industry - now just a memory - and a legacy of some of Wales' finest houses.
With a splendid Victorian pier which berths Britain's last seagoing paddle steamer, acres of beautiful parks, clifftop walks, a magnificent 450 berth yacht marina, an excellent sports and leisure complex, and the incredible £200 million Cardiff Bay Barrage, PENARTH is a splendid place to visit, shop and stay.
During the Spring, Summer and early Autumn, the M/V "Balmoral" and P/S "Waverley" call at Penarth Pier, and embark passengers on a wonderful range of cruises to english piers and harbours. Amongst the most popular cruises are those to Ilfracombe and Lundy Island, Minehead and Clifton Suspension Bridge.

Visit Penarth Events, Accommodation,   Shopping, Beach & Pier Eating Out, Paget Rooms	Parks and Play Areas Parks, Play Areas,  Cosmestion Lakes
Productions Filmed Locally Doctor Who, Being Human Gavin & Stacey, Torchwood  Sarah Jane Chronicles, Merlin, Sherlock Homles,	Recreation  Club Database   Leisure Activities
Top attractions  Penarth Town, Cosmeston,  Waverley, Lavernock, Cardiff Bay , Summer and Christmas Festivals	Trips Flat Holme, Steep Holme, Boat Trips, Tides and Weather, Bus Times, Train Times