Cardiff - Penarth
General Information
Penarth is an area of Cardiff, in Wales, United Kingdom, and was hugely popular with holiday makers during the Victorian and Edwardian eras.
Penarth is located on the beach, which gives it the feel of being a "resort town". Still consisting of beautiful architecture from the past, Penarth is pretty, tranquil and a great place to visit.
There are excellent transport links to the city centre making the area ideal for day-visitors escaping the hub of city life. Penarth Docks was once a hive of activity for the coal trade, with millions of tons of coal being transported from here each year.
Today, the docks have been developed into Penarth Marina providing excellent restaurants, shops and cafes. There are several annual events which take place here, from the yacht club regatta to an international food and drink festival.
Accommodation & Businesses
There are many accommodation options available from Guest Houses to Bed and Breakfasts and Hotels. Please see the accommodation directory for more information.
Penarth offers a variety activities as well as retail outlets, please refer to the Business Directory for more information, alternatively add your own free business listing.
www.wales-info.co.uk provides more information on Wales and surrounding areas.