Advantages: Beautiful scenery - lots to do for all ages Disadvantages: Hard to park on popular days, Bank Holidays etc
...in and around Cardiff, but Roath Park is by far the best if you are looking for a cheap fun day out for all the family, regardless of age.
The park was opened in 1894, and has what is probably the largest man-made lake within a city . Originally a marshy bogland, it was donated to the citizens of Cardiff by the Marquis of Bute and took 7 years to transform into the beautiful Victorian style park that you will find today.
The park runs from north ... ...from the south end of Roath Park, you will first notice a very large greenhouse. For a small entrance charge, visitors can venture inside, where the environment is sub-tropical. It is full of plants that would normally be impossible to grow in colder climates. There is also a small waterfall leading to a pond where you can watch the goldfish and some larger koi carp. An excellent retreat on a winters day. There is usually a park representative available ...
Serenfach 08.03.2006 (06.04.2006)
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Advantages: Large lake which is enjoyable to look at and you can boat on it Disadvantages: It has turned green
Roath Park is not only a play park for small children but also a country type park for older people. It contains a large lake as its main centre point that was built during the early days of the park, which itself has been going for 104 years. You used to be able to swim in the lake in about the 1950s but now you would probably be killed if you did as the water is now green. The lake contains a large lighthouse that was built as a memorial to the ... ...to commemorate them dying at Roath Park because the expedition originally set off from the docks in Cardiff docks. You can also go out in a boat over the lake. You can either go in a pedal boat or a rowing boat which you row or pedal yourself or you can go in he large motor boat tour that they do around the lake every half an hour or so during the summer season. Many people also go to just walk around the lake or to feed the many birds such as ducks ...
robjlawler 07.08.2000
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Advantages: Easy accessibility Disadvantages: lake needs dredging/cleaning. lots of geese
roath park is on the outskirts northern side of the city. It has public free parking all around the surrounding areas which is easily accessed with children and elderly too. A very pleasnt lake has boats for hire, to row, or 'duck' boats for young children.Ther is also a motor boat for a small charge. There is a small cafe and light refreshments are avialable from a kiosk. There is also a large conservatory and a rose garden.There is a childrens ...
joy 30.07.2000
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