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Country Park & Lakes, with a medieval village, near Penarth.
Cosmeston Lakes Country Park is a public country park in Wales, owned and managed by Vale of Glamorgan Council. It is situated between Penarth and Sully, Vale of Glamorgan, 7.3 miles from Cardiff. On 1 May 2013, the country park was designated a Local Nature Reserve. Parts are Sites of Special Scientific Interest. The park, visitor centre, and cafe are open all year round.
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A multi-million pound development. It is housing-based but with 'facilities planned' for entertainment and refreshments, but no booths for refreshments only a national chain supermarket plus other chains. Overlooking docks.
Ruined castle.
Built for the Cardiff shipowner, John Cory in 1893. The gardens were designed by Thomas Manson for Reginald Cory and are one of the largest and best Edwardian gardens in Wales. All sections of the gardens are open to the public. Tearooms, toilets, and parking are provided and the gardens are open all year round.
Country Park, with walks in woodland areas as well as being right on the beach. Stroll under the huge viaduct, have a round of pitch & putt golf, followed by an ice cream or cup of tea in the small cafe.
Castell Carreg, Llech-y-Filiast, Maes-y-Filiast
megalithic burial chamber