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Pontcanna Fields and Sophia Gardens

About Pontcanna Fields and Sophia Gardens

A vast area of grade 2 listed parkland running alongside the river Taff in the heart of Cardiff. It has an impressive range of sporting facilities including the Glamorgan County Cricket Ground , National Sports Centre for Wales , Cardiff Bowls Club, with indoor and outdoor bowling greens together with a large area of sports pitches.

There’s still room for a caravan and camping site, horse riding centre, cycle hire facility and popular allotments.

Visitor information

The parkland is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Parking: Pay and display car parks at Pontcanna Fields and Sophia Gardens.

Features

Grade 2 listed historic park: Listed on the Cadw Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales.
Riverside walks and cycle routes along the Taff Trail
Mature tree-lined avenue
Pedestrian access to Bute Park

Facilities

Sports pitches: to book a sports pitch please contact the Parks Service
Car and coach parking pay and display facility at Sophia Gardens
Cardiff caravan and camping park
Cardiff Riding School
Pedal power cycle hire for all abilities
Toilet facilities at Sophia Gardens car park
Coach drivers rest room at Sophia Gardens

How to find us

How to find us
Access point	GPS (latitude / longitude)
Sophia Gardens entrance	51.4854228 / -3.1923892
Riding school entrance	51.4954456 / -3.2063649

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