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Dominican Friary (Cardiff)

Access unclearno public right of way confirmed — check locally before setting out

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Dominican Friary (Cardiff) is a medieval friary in Cardiff. It is the only friary the Albion Guide lists in the county. The nearest railway station, Cathays, is under a kilometre away.

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Photo along the Wales Coast Path, an 870-mile long-distance path running from Chepstow to Queensferry, Wales.Highlight

Wales Coast Path

Long-distance path

Walk the outline of a whole nation — 870 miles of cliff, estuary and beach from Chepstow round to Queensferry.

1.5 km SE · spans 16 counties

Photo of Roath Park, a garden in Cardiff, south east Wales.Highlight

Roath Park

Garden near Cardiff

Victorian public park with a boating lake, botanic gardens and a lighthouse clock tower commemorating Captain Scott.

2.7 km N

Photo of Penarth, a village in the Vale of Glamorgan, south east Wales.Highlight

Penarth

Village

Victorian and Edwardian seaside town on the Severn Estuary, with a restored pier and Art Deco pavilion.

5.3 km S · Vale of Glamorgan

Photo of Penarth Pier, a landmark in the Vale of Glamorgan, south east Wales.Highlight

Penarth Pier

Landmark near Penarth

Edwardian seaside pier with a restored 1929 Art Deco pavilion housing a cinema and gallery.

5.5 km S

Photo of St Fagans National Museum of History, a garden in Cardiff, south east Wales.Highlight

St Fagans National Museum of History

Garden near St Fagans

Open-air museum of rebuilt historic buildings in the grounds of St Fagans Castle, with formal Italianate gardens and fish ponds.

6.1 km W

Photo of Castell Coch, a ruined castle near Caerphilly, Cardiff, south east Wales.Iconic

Castell Coch

Castle near Caerphilly

Victorian fairytale castle in the woods.

7.6 km NW