Brief Description
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.
History
The park was laid out quickly between 1901 and 1902.
Visitor Facilities
This is a municipal park for general public use.- 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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- Access & Directions
Access Contact Details
This is a municipal park for general public use.
- Authorities
Civil Parish
- Penarth
- History
Period
- Early 20th Century (1901-1932)
- 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
- 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