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CARDIFF BAY

Visitors are welcome to temporarily berth on our Visitors Pontoon for up to 14 days.

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APPROACHING CARDIFF BY DAY

When approaching Cardiff by day, the Rannie Buoy (Port Hand Buoy) marks the extremity of rocks and sand spit off Lavernock Point. The South Cardiff Cardinal Buoy marks the southern extremity of the Cardiff Grounds. From a position between the two buoys make a course for the Outer Wrach Buoy (West Cardinal Buoy). Follow the Wrach Channel and buoyage into the Cardiff Bay Barrage Outer Harbour.

APPROACHING CARDIFF BY NIGHT

When approaching from the South or West, leave the Rannie Buoy (Fl(2)R.5s) to PORT and the South Cardiff (FIQ(6)+LFl.15s) to STARBOARD. Steer a course for the Outer Wrach Buoy (FIQ(9).15s). You will pick up the Sector Lights for the Wrach Channel (oc 1Os RWG). Stay in the white sector until you pick up the buoyed channel for the Cardiff Bay Outer Harbour, and Sector Light (LFI. WRG.5s).

The 'preferred channel to starboard' mark at the start of the Barrage approach channel is for large vessels approaching ABP Cardiff. Visitors to the Barrage should leave this mark to starboard on approaching the Barrage Outer Harbour. Note: This has a flashing red light at night.

Note: Vessels coming from King Road (Avonmouth) are advised to use the South/West Approach. It is important that you keep a careful watch for large vessels as they are severely constrained by their draught and this restricts their ability to manoeuvre. It is also required that you maintain a listening watch on VHF Ch. 68 (Cardiff Radio) during this time.

When on your final approach, you should call 'Barrage Control' on VHF Ch. 18 to request a lock in. They will advise you of the next available lock and give the instruction when to enter the Outer Harbour.

When navigating in this part of the Bristol Channel you should use Admiralty Charts 1182 and 1176 and the appropriate pilot books. The information shown below is intended as an aid to navigation only and should not be relied upon for navigational use. Rather it should be used in conjunction with official charts and hydrographic data.

TIDAL ACCESS

Under normal circumstances, for average draft vessels (1.5m), full tidal access is possible. However, occasions will arise when the build-up of silt within the Outer Harbour will reduce access. Relevant information on draught and access will be passed on by 'Barrage Control' if the need arises. For present levels in the outer harbour, check out Cardiff Harbour Authority Website www. cardiffharbour.com 'Free Flow' (simultaneous opening of both inner and outer gates) is only possible through lock 1. Vessels requiring this service are required to submit a written request giving one month's notice. Letters should be addressed to the Barrage Team.

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Cardiff Yacht Club is a traditional yacht club fully equipped to handle all the needs of recreational boat users that want to sail in the sheltered waters of Cardiff Bay or access the Bristol Channel via the 24\7 access to the sea.

The club is located in the most desirable part of Cardiff Bay, within walking distance of shops, restaurants and theatres. The view from the clubhouse bar is stunning and we have a panoramic view of the sailing within the bay and out over the sea to Somerset.

CYC is run completely by it's volunteer members and there are many dedicated individuals and teams that keep everything running smoothly.

The clubhouse is a purpose built building constructed for us in 2001 and has 2 bars, a large function room, training room, workshop, WiFi, kitchen and toilets with wet changing rooms with the warmest of showers. There is a covered elevated terrace and upstairs open patio and BBQ area. Also we have a further BBQ area on the ground floor where we hold our famous hog roasts. The kitchen serves freshly cooked hot food on Saturday between 10:00 am and 14:00 hrs and you will not find a better curry at any other yacht club. The car park is large enough to not worry about a space.

We have over 300 boats in the club that are located on either trot moorings or floating pontoons. These boats are secure in the sheltered bay and because the water is fresh water, it is normal for boats to remain in the water all year. We have an enthusiastic group of volunteers who are at the club most days maintaining and expanding the clubs moorings and facilities. There is a drinking water supply to the pontoons.

Security at CYC is taken very seriously with many measures to keep the area safe. The area is fenced off from the surrounding area and entry to the main car park (both in and out) is via key fob operated security gates. The area beyond the car park is protected by a high fence and is also locked at all times and is key fob operated . The club is active with helpful members regularly in attendance on the club premises.

We have a fully equipped boat yard with water and mains, pressure washers, boat supports and has its own deep water slipway with 2 mobile boat hoists. New in 2015 is a HIAB 1 tonne crane mounted beside the deep water jetty . The boat yard has a super committed team of volunteers who dedicate themselves to making sure the boat yard is well managed and operated safely.

We have two dinghy safety boats (RIBs) and 2 dinghy slipways. Dinghies are stored on either hard standing areas close to the jetties or within a special inner secure area. Our training school offers dinghy courses for adults and children, powerboat courses, and navigation theory courses.

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Cardiff Bay Yacht Club

Cardiff Bay Yacht Club is situated on the River Ely peninsula. Its facilities are available to members and visitors. Visitors can call in advance to arrange their stay or call on CH37 on arrival during normal office hours. Visitors are welcome to moor on the wavebreak pontoon, which is the Eastern most leg of the club marina.

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Easy to get in, but to get out is a nightmare, you have to queue for the payment machines and then queue in your car to exit. Example - left Millennium Centre at 1045pm; exited car park at 1157pm. Will park elsewhere in future!

A little more expensive on week days but good value on weekends. Feels secure but hard to tell with most car parks.

Pay and display street parking in this area is free for the first hour but make sure you put a ticket on your car or the wardens will not know when you arrived and will assume you are parked illegally.

Very nice and cheap. Ideal for going out in the evening to the red dragon centre or watch a show at Millenium centre. Just remember to keep the token safe it gives you that is blue and the same size as a £2 coin

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Parking around the Stadium is very restricted, therefore visitors are encouraged not to drive.

Park and Ride

The Park & Ride sites can be accessed from J33 of the M4 and the cost is £5/car.

Pick up points:

- International Sports Village, Cardiff Bay (PURPLE CAR PARK) - County Hall (GREEN CAR PARK)

Drop off points:

- International Sports Village car park – Callaghan Square south, in lay-by - County Hall - Callaghan Square north, in lay-by by Ever Sheds

Further information can be found on the Millennium Stadium website.

Source: www.millenniumstadium.com

Attractions

Wales Millennium Centre
Techniquest
Cardiff Bay Barrage
Cardiff Mardi Gras
Cardiff Festival
Cardiff Market
St John's Church
St David's Hall
Penarth Marina
Penarth Leisure Centre
Odeon Cinema
Vue Cinemas
Club Latino's
Bar Risa Jongleurs
Is It (Cardiff)
The Union (Cardiff)
Clwb Ifor Bach

Restaurants

Cutting Edge
Brazz - Cardiff
Scallops Restaurant
Signor Valentino
Woods Bar & Brasserie
Izakaya Japanese Tavern
Tides Grill at The St David's Hotel & Spa
Brasserie, La
ASK - Cardiff
Metropolis Restaurant
Noble House
Topo Gigio Pizzeria
Valentino's
Union-Undeb
Da Venditto
Ha! Ha! Bar & Canteen - Cardiff
Razzi Bar and Restaurant
El Puerto Restaurant
Armless Dragon
Future Inn Cardiff Bay
Novotel Cardiff Centre
The Lodge by Macdonald
The Big Sleep Hotel
The Royal Hotel
Cardiff Sandringham Hotel
Macdonald Holland House Hotel
Thistle Cardiff
Paramount Angel Hotel
Park Plaza Cardiff
Hilton Cardiff
Music Theatre
New Theatre
Sherman Theatre
Butetown Health Centre
The Sealock Centre
Grangetown Health Centre
Skin & Beauty Clinic
National Slimming Centre
Cardiff Royal Infirmary
The Independent General Practice
Breast Test Wales
Albert Road Surgery
South West Community Mental Health Team

Concert Halls

St Davids Hall
Millennium Stadium
Ninian Park
BT Cardiff Bay International Data Centre
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Cardiff University

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Cardiff Yacht Club

Cardiff Yacht Club is a thriving yacht club that was originally founded in Cardiff in 1900. Today, the club is centrally located on the edge of Cardiff Bay, overlooking the Wetlands Nature Reserve, with panoramic views over the Bay and the Bristol Channel beyond. We have about 300 yachts and motorboats permanently moored on either our trot moorings or pontoons in the freshwater bay. There are over 50 dinghies in the club and we have a fully equiped boat yard with 2 boat hoists.

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We have about 300 yachts and motorboats permanently moored on either our trot moorings or pontoons in the freshwater bay. There are over 50 dinghies in the club and we have a fully equiped boat yard with 2 boat hoists.

Cardiff Yacht Club is situated on the Hamadryad Peninsula. These facilities are for the benefit of members or those affiliated through the RYA and CYC by prior arrangement only.

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PARKING IN CARDIFF

Everything you need to know about car parks in Cardiff. Information includes parking locations and prices in the city centre and Cardiff Bay, plus park and ride services.

If you’re travelling to Cardiff , you’ll find more tourism and travel advice in our visitor information area, including how to travel around Cardiff , visitor maps and more.

NCP CAR PARKS & THE NCP APP

Cardiff is home to 8 central car parks operated by NCP and you can get cheaper NCP parking in the city with Visit Cardiff! Book via the NCP app and enter the Saver ID, VISITCARDIFF for a great discount (not available during major events) .

You can also use the NCP app to pre-book most of the city’s NCP car parks.

TRAVEL FOR MAJOR EVENTS

Cardiff Council usually operate a park and ride service on major event days. Principality Parking and NCP offer pre-bookable spaces for selected big stadium events in the city. There are usually also road closures and measures in place to ensure the safety of those using train services.

For more information for specific major event days, take a look at our Travel Advice for Major Events press releases.

DISABLED CAR PARKING

For disabled parking spaces, you can use the Park Cardiff app to find parking availability then display your Blue Badge to park in these for free. While Cardiff Council car parks offer free parking for badgeholders, other car parks may offer disabled parking spaces but require payment.

STAYING IN THE CITY?

If you’re staying in one of our many centrally located hotels , they may be able to offer parking onsite, or discounted parking nearby.

If you’re bringing an electric car, then NCP’s Greyfrairs , Pellet Street and Dumfries Place also have charging facilities. If you’re staying at Marriott Hotel , they have charging points for guests. Additional costs might apply for this.

CYCLE PARKING

Find out where you can safely park your bicycle in our city and neighbourhoods on our City Centre , Cardiff Bay , Roath Park and Pontcanna maps.

PARKING FOR LARGER OR WIDER VEHICLES

Sophia Gardens (9 mins walking distance from Principality Stadium) is ideal for parking cars, motorhomes, coaches and vans.

COACH PARKING

We have further information on parking for coaches and coach operators .

Check out the perfect places in the capital to park up.

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Cardiff is well connected via public transport links to South and West Wales, bordering counties, London, Manchester and the South West - with frequent trains, coaches and buses to get you into our capital.

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Q-Park Cardiff Bay is ideally located close to the Wales Millennium Centre, The Red Dragon Centre, Odeon Cinema and Cardiff Bay.

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Plan for new waterfront district in Cardiff Bay revealed

P lans for a major mixed-use waterside development in Cardiff Bay with up to 1,200 apartments, new office and retail space, and a hotel and serviced apartments have been revealed. The proposed new district for the capital is from Cardiff Peninsula Consortium, which is being led by regeneration specialist Orion Land and Leisure.

Orion has begun a public consultation on its Cardiff Peninsula proposals, which subject to planning approvals would be developed in phases. The scheme is earmarked for a land site between the International Sports Village and Cardiff Bay Yacht Club.

Cardiff Peninsula could see between 900 and 1,200 new homes as well as new office space, and a hotel and serviced apartments. There are also plans for a new water taxi stop, public land, and car parking for more than 1,100 vehicles. The scheme could also see retail and hospitality units, a garden centre, public space for the screening of live sporting events, a shipping container-style food court, padel courts, crazy golf, and an outdoor gym.

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A spokesman for the project said: “Cardiff Peninsula is a truly unique place. How many other European capital cities have such a significant and important underdeveloped site surrounded by water? We have assembled an incredibly talented and award-winning design team which has been working extremely hard to deliver what is in effect a new district of the city centre. Although our designs are at an early stage we really want local people and businesses to engage and give us their views. This must be a site that delivers a vibrant 21st century addition to Cardiff city centre.”

The developer said Cardiff Peninsula will “maximise biodiversity benefits” with its landscape architect having reached out to the National Botanic Garden of Wales to seek their advice and support. However in its consultation document Orion said that technical challenges “cannot be underestimated” with difficult ground conditions do to previous industrial uses, maintaining flood defence, as well the need for a comprehensive energy strategy with associated infrastructure to provide energy for the entire development. The document adds: "But importantly, and perhaps most challenging of all, the new development must be designed to integrate seamlessly with the many existing residents and businesses that already live and work on Cardiff Peninsula.”

Before September Cardiff Council is requesting that Orion submit an outline planning application for the masterplan of the site alongside a detailed planning application for the first plot. The first phase of the scheme could secure planning approval in the first quarter of next year with work then commencing shortly after. Further planning applications would then submitted in the third quarter of 2025. The first round of public consultation for Cardiff Peninsula will take place at the Vindico Arena from January 29-31.

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Parking around the Stadium is very restricted, therefore visitors are encouraged not to drive.

Park and Ride

The Park & Ride sites can be accessed from J33 of the M4 and the cost is £5/car.

Pick up points:

- International Sports Village, Cardiff Bay (PURPLE CAR PARK) - County Hall (GREEN CAR PARK)

Drop off points:

- International Sports Village car park – Callaghan Square south, in lay-by - County Hall - Callaghan Square north, in lay-by by Ever Sheds

Further information can be found on the Millennium Stadium website.

Source: www.millenniumstadium.com

Restaurants

Cutting Edge
Brazz - Cardiff
Scallops Restaurant
Signor Valentino
Woods Bar & Brasserie
Izakaya Japanese Tavern
Tides Grill at The St David's Hotel & Spa
Brasserie, La
ASK - Cardiff
Noble House
Metropolis Restaurant
Topo Gigio Pizzeria
Union-Undeb
Valentino's
Da Venditto
Ha! Ha! Bar & Canteen - Cardiff
Razzi Bar and Restaurant
El Puerto Restaurant

Attractions

Wales Millennium Centre
Techniquest
Cardiff Bay Barrage
Cardiff Mardi Gras
Cardiff Festival
Cardiff Market
Penarth Marina
St John's Church
St David's Hall
Penarth Leisure Centre
Odeon Cinema
Vue Cinemas
Club Latino's
Bar Risa Jongleurs
Is It (Cardiff)
The Union (Cardiff)
Clwb Ifor Bach
Music Theatre
New Theatre
Sherman Theatre
Future Inn Cardiff Bay
Novotel Cardiff Centre
The Lodge by Macdonald
The Big Sleep Hotel
The Royal Hotel
Cardiff Sandringham Hotel
Macdonald Holland House Hotel
Thistle Cardiff
Paramount Angel Hotel
Park Plaza Cardiff
Hilton Cardiff
The Sealock Centre
Butetown Health Centre
Grangetown Health Centre
Skin & Beauty Clinic
National Slimming Centre
Cardiff Royal Infirmary
The Independent General Practice
Albert Road Surgery
Breast Test Wales
South West Community Mental Health Team

Concert Halls

St Davids Hall
Millennium Stadium
Ninian Park
BT Cardiff Bay International Data Centre
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama

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Cardiff could be getting a spectacular new waterfront district

It’s hoped that the Cardiff Peninsula project will be a ‘vibrant 21st century addition’ to the city

Home to the Senedd and Wales ’s Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay is already an exciting hub of food, politics and culture within the Welsh capital. But city planners are currently in talks to make it even better.

Cardiff Peninsula is the new name that’s been given to the stretch of land between the International Sports Village and Cardiff Bay Yacht Club. After months of design by Cardiff Peninsula Consortium, proposals for what the area could eventually look like have officially been released.

Plans include up to 1,200 apartments and a new office and retail space, as well as serviced apartments and a hotel. There are also plans for a new water taxi stop and extensive parking space, plus more exciting stuff like a shipping container-style food court, padel courts, crazy golf and screens for live sporting events.

As well as all that, developers want to ‘maximise biodiversity benefits’ of the space and have sought advice from the National Botanic Garden of Wales.

The project is still in the very, very early stages and there’s going to be a bunch of consultations throughout 2024, starting this week. Additional planning applications are due to be submitted in early 2025.

A spokesperson for the peninsula said: ‘Cardiff Peninsula is a truly unique place. How many other European capital cities have such a significant and important underdeveloped site surrounded by water?

‘We have assembled an incredibly talented and award winning design team which has been working extremely hard to deliver what is in effect a new district of the city centre.

‘Although our designs are at an early stage, we really want local people and businesses to engage and give us their views. This must be a site that delivers a vibrant 21st century addition to Cardiff city centre.’

Here’s a sneak peak at an artist’s impression of the scheme.

Artists impression of the Cardiff Peninsula scheme

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Cardiff Bay Yacht Club Webcam

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On this webcam provided by Cardiff Bay Yacht Club you’ll get some great views of Cardiff Bay and the yacht club as it pans around.

Very considerately they’ve added titles of the various locations that appear on the cam so you’ll know exactly what you’re looking at. If you’re checking the cam out because you’re heading there for a visit, you’ll now know your way around better than the back of your hand.

When the Bascule Bridges of the Cardiff Bay Barrage appear it does look like the War of the Worlds is about to take place, it’s not. The barrage keeps the water in the harbour even when the tide is out. Might not look too pretty, but it’s a major feat of engineering and slightly more attractive than the squidgy mudflats that used to be exposed every time there was a low tide.