Visitor attractions and information - Penarth
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Welsh Hawking Centre, Weycock Road, Barry,
South Glamorgan, CF62 3AA. Tel: 01446 734687. Normally open daily
throughout the year, except Christmas Day. 200 Bird of Prey -
Eagles, Owls, Hawks, Falcons and Buzzards as well as lambs, calves,
rabbits and chicks. Picnic Tables, Free Car Park, Gift Shop,
Cafe. About 6 miles west
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Vale
Of Glamorgan Railway, Barry Island Railway Station, Barry Island,
Vale Of Glamorgan, CF62 5TH. Tel: (01446) 748816. Trains run
from Barry Island, to Hood Road for the waterfront, or Woodham
Halt for the Heritage Skills centre. Trains also run to Plymouth
Road for the engine shed and museum displays. Barry Island Buffet
& shop. www.valeofglamorganrailway.co.uk.
Location: About 4 miles
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Cosmeston Lakes, Country Park & Cosmeston
Medieval Village. Over 100 hectares of land and water, being
designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The village
consists of reconstructed 14th Century medieval buildings, gardens.
It includes rare breeds and a small museum. About 2 miles south of Penarth . |
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Turner
House Gallery, Plymouth Road, Penarth, CF64 3DM. Tel: 029 2070
8870. Turner House Gallery, built in 1888, displays temporary
art exhibitions. Location: In the centre of Penarth. |
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Penarth Pier, Briar Bank Studios, 10 Beach
Road, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan. CF64 1JX. Tel: 02920 711462.
Proposals are in place to develop the pier into a multi functional
building. (2006). www.penarthpier.com. Location: In the centre of Penarth. |
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The
Cardiff Waterbus. Tel: 07940 142409. The Waterbus operates everyday
in Cardiff Bay giving visitors to Cardiff's waterfront a unique
view of Cardiff from the water. The Waterbus sails daily between
Penarth, Cardiff's waterfront and the City Centre. www.cardiffcats.com. Location: Around Cardiff and also in Penarth. |
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