There’s so much more to Cardiff than the city centre. Not least the city within a city which is Llandaff. This is the seat of the great Cathedral on the Taff, where according to legend, King Arthur was crowned King of the Britons by St Dyfrig in the 6th Century. We also experience more recent kingly history as we walk along the Glamorgan Canal which boomed at a time when coal was king. That will lead us to the grounds and gardens of Bute Park behind the medieval Cardiff Castle. Where ‘would be king’ Robert Courthose (eldest son of William the Conqueror) was imprisoned by his cousin Henry I and where he ended his days. Sometimes, being king isn’t everything its cracked up to be!
Adult tickets £10 but children 16 and under go free so a great way of introducing them to our fascinating local history.
Joining Instructions
Date: Thursday 21st August 2025
Start Time: Arrive by 5.45pm with a view to starting at 6.00pm
Meeting: Car Park, Llandaff Fields, Penhill Road CF11 9HZ
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Ending up with drinks at The Halfway on Penhill Road
History topics discussed
Arthurian legend
The Dark Age Welsh saints
The Norman invasion
The dissolution of monasteries
The Industrial Revolution
The Marquis of Bute
Places we visit
Llandaff Cathedral
The remains of the Bishops Palace
Landaff Fields and Pontcanna Fields
Bute Park & Castle Grounds
Route Information
Parking: Car Park, Llandaff Fields, Penhill Road CF11 9HZ
Distance: 4.62 miles
Elevation: 36.25 feet
Walking time: 2 hours
You may also like the following events from Graham Loveluck-Edwards:
- This Saturday, 23rd August, 09:00 am, Merthyr Mawr and Candleston (Part of the Between The Trees Festival 2025) in Bridgend
- Next Monday, 25th August, 03:00 pm, Mynydd y Garth (The Garth), Lost Medieval Village & Pentyrch (Glamorgan History Walks 2025) in Cardiff
- Next month, 6th September, 09:00 am, Penllyn and Llansanor History Walk (The Glamorgan History Walks 2025) in Coychurch
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