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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.
Porthkerry is a hamlet in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. It lies on the Bristol Channel coast of South Wales within the community of Rhoose between that village and the town of Barry to the east. It is very close to the end of the runway of Cardiff International Airport. To the east of the hamlet is Porthkerry Country Park which occupies the valley leading down to the coast.
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Ruined castle.
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.
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.
Castell Carreg, Llech-y-Filiast, Maes-y-Filiast
megalithic burial chamber
Country Park & Lakes, with a medieval village, near Penarth.