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.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
01443 336000Access contact details
This is a municipal park for general public use.
Owners
The Vale of Glamorgan Council
Civic Offices, Holton Road, Barry, CF63 4RU
- History
Period
Early 20th Century (1901-1932)
- Features & Designations
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*
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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- Garden Terrace
- Key Information
Type
Public Park
Purpose
Urban Park
Period
Early 20th Century (1901-1932)
Survival
Extant
Hectares
3
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Penarth
- References
References
- CADW, {Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Glamorgan} (Cardiff: CADW, 2000) 264 Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Glamorgan
- Newman, J., {The Buildings of Wales: Glamorgan} (London: Penguin, 1995) 494 The 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