Yet more attractions for visitors to the Penarth area (From Barry And District News)

Yet more attractions for visitors to the Penarth area

Penarth Pier - Penarth seafront boasts a 658-foot pier. Built in 1894 and restored to its former glory, it is a summer port of call for the Balmoral and Waverley - the last sea-going paddle steamer in the world.

Cosmeston Lakes Country Park More than 200 acres of lakes, woodlands, meadows and nature trails with adventure playground. barbecue and picnic areas.

Cosmeston Medieval Village Cosmeston Medieval Village, set in attractive Cosmeston Lakes Country Park, is a reconstructed 14th-century village providing a fascinating glimpse of life in the Middle Ages.

Turner House Art Gallery The Turner House Gallery, Penarth, has been a venue for temporary art exhibitions since 1950.

Oriel Washington Gallery Set in Penarth's old cinema, this unique gallery of Art Deco design shows an exciting range of art by contemporary artists.

Waverley and Balmoral In summer months traditional cruise ships sail from Penarth Pier to Somerset, Devon and along the Welsh coast.

The Water Bus Sailing daily from Cardiff Bay Barrage, this is an ideal way to see Cardiff Bay, whatever the weather.

Coastal Walk From Penarth Esplanade an attractive coastal path leads out to Lavernock Point, an important site in the history of communication. It was from here in 1897 that Marconi sent the first radio transmission over water to Flat Holm.