Introduction
Alexandra Park, Penarth is a well-preserved Edwardian urban public park. It is in an attractive location overlooking the Bristol Channel, retaining its layout and many of its original features.
- Contact
Telephone
01443 336000Official Website
Other websites
- http://www.penarthparks.org.uk/alexandra/index.shtml
- http://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/en/enjoying/parks_and_gardens/alexandra__park.aspx
- https://en-gb.facebook.com/friendsofpenarthparks/
Owners
The Vale of Glamorgan Council
Civic Offices, Holton Road, Barry, CF63 4RU
- Features
- Cenotaph
- Description: Stepped obelisk of white granite.
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- Planting
- Description: Garden of Remembrance.
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- Bandstand
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- Aviary
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- Visitor Access & Directions
Access Contact Details
This is a municipal park for general public use.
- Authorities
Civil Parish
- Penarth
- Designations
- Conservation Area
- Reference: Penarth
- CADW Register of Landscapes Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales
- Reference: PGW(Gm)37(GLA)
- Grade: II*
- History
History
The park was laid out quickly between 1901 and 1902.
Period
- Early 20th Century (1901-1932)
- References
References
- CADW, {Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Glamorgan} (Cardiff: CADW, 2000) 264Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Glamorgan
- Newman, J., {The Buildings of Wales: Glamorgan} (London: Penguin, 1995) 494The Buildings of Wales: Glamorgan
- {Plan of Lord Plymouth's Estates in Penarth, Llandough, Cogan and Lavernock, 1768} (1768)Plan of Lord Plymouth's Estates in Penarth, Llandough, Cogan and Lavernock, 1768
- Mate, W. and Sons, {Mate's Illustrated Penarth} (1903)Mate's Illustrated Penarth
- Thomas, B.A., {Penarth : the garden by the sea} (Machynlleth : Barry A. Thomas, 1997)Penarth : the garden by the sea