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Town in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
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A local art gallery 2 minutes away from the railway station next to the steps which lead down to the Esplanade.
A tranquil place where a majority of boats are moored. The Bay Barrage has turned the tidal rivers of Taff and Ely contently high tide and a full 'lake' at the bay.
A former lime quarry with has been flooded and has extensive fields around the lake. Has a medieval village within the grounds and has 'battles' on bank holidays.
A living history medieval village.
Popular eatery looking onto the yachts in the marina.
Hungry Horse
Serving a range of Italian meals, all of which are exceptional quality, right next to the station by the Railway pub.
Though not in the town centre, it benefits from a charming countryside setting between Penarth and Barry, and has a restaurant.
Plush hotel and spa on the cliffs above the channel.
By bus
Buses run every 7 min from Cardiff Bus Station to Penarth town centre (services 92-94), with some then continue to Barry via Dinas Powys or Sully.
By car
There are only three roads into Penarth, of which two are heading into Cardiff.
By boat
But the best way to arrive is to catch the river cat from Cardiff Bay to the Penarth end of the Bay Barrage. Although you will have to walk up the hill to get to the town centre.
Penarth is roughly divided into the Town Centre, the Esplanade and the Marina. All are within walking distance, with hills.
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