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Piers · South Wales

Mermaid Quay Pay & Display Pontoons

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Mermaid Quay Pay & Display Pontoons is a pier in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Best time of year
Summer
Nearest railway station
Cardiff Bay · 0.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Mermaid Quay Pay & Display Pontoons is a seaside pier on the coast of South Wales — Victorian pleasure architecture on stilts, still standing. The site is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Cardiff South and Penarth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Cardiff Bay, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area CF10.

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Protected designations

  • Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Mermaid Quay Pay & Display Pontoons is a pier located in Butetown, South Wales, postcode CF10. This area is designated as a RAMSAR site, recognising the ecological significance of the Severn Estuary.

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Coordinates
51.4628, -3.1633
District
Cardiff
Parish
Butetown
Postcode
CF10 4PZ
Parliamentary constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth
Phone
+44 871 472 0400
Nearest railway station
Cardiff Bay0.6 km
Official site
www.glee.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mermaid Quay Pay & Display Pontoons?
Mermaid Quay Pay & Display Pontoons is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF10 4PZ), in the parish of Butetown.
Is Mermaid Quay Pay & Display Pontoons a protected site?
Yes — Mermaid Quay Pay & Display Pontoons is part of the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
Is Mermaid Quay Pay & Display Pontoons free to visit?
Yes, Mermaid Quay Pay & Display Pontoons is free to enter.
How do I get to Mermaid Quay Pay & Display Pontoons?
The nearest railway station is Cardiff Bay, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF10 4PZ.