Introduction
Despite modern additions, the Italian Gardens, Penarth remains a well-preserved Edwardian-style public urban garden in a fine setting on the sea front. The garden was designed principally as a rock garden and retains its original layout and structural planting.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
0300 061 2000Access contact details
This garden is open for use by the general public.
Owners
The Vale of Glamorgan Council
Civic Offices, Holton Road, Barry, CF63 4RU
- History
Period
Early 20th Century (1901-1932)
- Associated People
- Features & Designations
Designations
Conservation Area
- Reference: Penarth
CADW Register of Landscapes Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales
- Reference: PGW(Gm)35(GLA)
- Grade: II
Plant Environment
- Environment
- Coastal Garden
Style
Italianate Garden
Features
- Garden Terrace
- Specimen Tree
- Description: Two yew trees flank the entrance steps.
- Key Information
Type
Garden
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Plant Environment
Environment
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Period
Early 20th Century (1901-1932)
Survival
Extant
Hectares
0.1
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) 268 Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in 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
- Thomas, B.A., {Penarth the Garden by the Sea} (Machynlleth : Barry A. Thomas, 1997) Penarth : the garden by the sea