Bute Park

We walked through the park during a women’s charity walk for cancer charities and found it very moving that so many people had turned out for this good cause. The park is very moving, however…

Did you hear the one about the cafe that closes for lunch?

We hadn’t until today. The Secret Garden cafe, which promises all manner of healthy food, actually closes between 1 and 2. As we had passed on the panini and white bread rolls offered by the other two cafes, we trudged back to town to get something a bit more healthy. Did you hear about the cinema that closes between 7 and 9 in the evening? No, nor us, but there’s still time…

Bute Park, is situated right next to the castle and river.
It covers quite a large area with gardens, walks and a cafe (when open). Plus there was a childrens activity taking place, while we were there. Shame that the weather not so good when I visited but would be lovely on a nice sunny day

During the school summer holidays I met my sister and nephews in Cardiff. We arranged to meet near Cardiff Castle and decided to enjoy a picnic at the historical Bute Park. This was our first visit and the parkland was very big with various trails and artifacts of historical interest.

Prior to our visit, my nephew's googled the history of the park and couldn't wait to find the excavated medieval Blackfriars Friary. They were excited to see the animal wall, an iconic William Burges landmark. The boys have a keen interest in history and thoroughly enjoyed exploring the mill pond, the Gorsedd stones and the dock feeder canal. They were especially interested in the learning about the salmon pass. The boys also enjoyed inspecting the amazing trees and sculptures within the arboretum.

The scenery within the park was fantastic, with lots of wildlife and flowers. Within the park there was a plant shop and bee hives, as well as plenty of space for children to play and people to enjoy picnics. After lunch, we enjoyed a long walk and the highlight of the visit was the ride on the water taxi.. The boys really want to return in October to see the salmon and to collect conkers. After visiting the park we spent several hours shopping in Cardiff exploring the labyrinth of shopping arcades, indoor market, St David's Shopping Centre and Queen Street. Before heading home the boys enjoyed a McDonald's tea at Queen Street.

This is a beautiful park, just at the top of the pedestrianised city centre and easily accessed through the Castle grounds. Lots of lovely trees there and pretty paths to stroll along. It's adjacent to the River Taf, and a small mill stream flows through it too. Unexpectedly you come across some interesting pieces of art, including some you can make sounds on. There's a marvellous old dead tree on its side with magnificent roots and branches, and a lovely walk through ornamental flower beds. Probably lots more to see too, but I really enjoyed our visit there. You can catch a water bus every half hour back to the Bay.

Despite living in and around Cardiff for several years, I've only recently got round to properly exploring Bute Park. I had no idea it's so big (130 acres in total) and hadn't realised there is so much stunning woodland to see. A lot of people travel to Westonbirt arboretum, not realising there are beautiful autumnal walks to be had here in Cardff.

Bute park is absolutely huge, we spent most of a sunny day walking around Bute park as a family. Stopped near the ice cream van to have a picnic and an ice cream and then carried on exploring the grounds. Lovely day out.

This is an outstandingly beautiful park. Lots of different types of trees beautfully laid out. Adjacent to Cardiff Castle. You can catch a boat to Cardiff Bay from the Taff River wharf close by Petigrew's Cafe, which is also a good place to have a snack.

A huge sprawling city park at the heart of Cardiff. Named after The Third Marquis of Bute, a man whose family developed most of the Cardiff we know today.

The main features of this park are the huge grassy areas which are perfect for picnics, sports, dog walking or just relaxing. Another joy feature is the wide range of different trees here from Evergreen to those that change with the season. Many of them blossom with fruits and berries.

It's a large park so if you want to see it all you should allow a couple of hours and it's quite easy to get lost so mind your direction

The park connects downtown Cardiff with Llandaff Cathedral and is a glorious walk

I discovered Bute Park Arboretum whilst I was staying in Cardiff.

I have been visiting Cardiff for years and I never knew that this place excited.

It is so peaceful there that you wouldn't know you are so close to the City Centre.

They have notice boards around requesting that you don't go down this path to protect the environment, but I noticed that joggers totally IGNORED this request.

It is really Cardiff's hidden gem,

I will definitely be going there again when I am next in Cardiff.

Beautiful weather and beautiful walks definitely brings the people out to the park, in spite of the lockdown.
All good on the social distancing front though, as there is much space and plenty of choice of windy paths to follow. Great, manicured gardens and wonderful, dappled woodland to explore.
Love to walk along the river too.