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Cosmeston Lakes Country Park

πŸ“ Penarth, Wales

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β˜…4.7(3,196 Google reviews)

Best for families who want an easy day in nature, with a calm lake, open green space, and a small playground to break up the walk.

βœ“ Lakeside walks and picnicsβœ“ Medieval village closedβœ“ Cafe and coffee hutsβœ“ Pay and display car parkβœ“ Good for feeding ducks

πŸ† Funzaroo Verdict

The draw is a big, calm lakeside setting with miles of footpaths, benches and room to spread a picnic blanket, plus ducks and dragonflies to keep little ones busy. The playground is on the smaller side, and anyone hoping to explore the medieval village should check ahead, as it has been out of use for some time.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Save it for a sunny day so children can run in the open spaces and you can picnic on a blanket
⏰Check in advance whether the medieval village is open, as it has reportedly been shut for a couple of years
🎟️The car park is pay and display and wardens patrol actively, so display your ticket
πŸš—Pack seed to feed the ducks and keep an eye out for dragonflies by the water

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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Mohammed Sarwar Alam Chowdhury

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β€œCosmeston Lake Country Park & Medieval Village is an enjoyable place for those who loves outings with family, especially along with their children. Filled with open spaces, trees & natural beauty and a lake, it is an ideal spot for a day-long trip. There is a small designated play area for children to enjoy. However, it is best to visit on a sunny day, as you can spread a mat in the open areas and enjoy sunbathing, which is a lovely experience. The park offers convenient car parking facilities. If you prefer to travel by bus, you can take bus number 94 from the Cardiff Bus Interchange. But you have to grab Day To Go Plus or Family Day To Go Plus tickets. After getting off at the Cosmeston Lakes stop, it is only a 1-2 minute walk to enter the park. You will also get an idea of the lifestyle of people's was over 600 years ago, as you will see some of the historical structures that represent the year of 1350.”

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Dafydd

4 months ago

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β€œβ€‹Beautiful park and lake, perfect for a picnic in the sunshine! The medieval village is excellent and very peaceful despite being near a main road. The reproductions of the tithe barn, bakery, and houses are brilliant, though it was a bit of a pity they were all locked up so we couldn't see inside. ​Stopped by the cafe which was clean, friendly, and served good food. ​ Parking is cheap, but the wardens are very active, i noticed several cars with parking tickets, so make sure you display your ticket. Great day out and highly recommended for a walk and some photos.”

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β€œLovely place to go for a walk and a picnic. You can feed the ducks seeds and watch the dragonflies flyby. Great place to go to see nature.”

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Overview

The reproduction tithe barn, bakery and houses of the medieval village sit quietly here despite the main road nearby, and the lake draws dragonflies little ones can chase along the water's edge. There's room to lay out a picnic under the trees, bags of natural beauty for a wander, and seeds on hand to feed the ducks.

πŸ• Opening Hours

MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
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SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours

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