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Why visit Riverside & Grangetown?
Riverside and Grangetown are located just a few minutes from Cardiff city centre and offer a thriving food scene, independent markets, live music and entertainment. Riverside is known for its position alongside the River Taff, providing scenic views of the Principality Stadium, easy access to Bute Park and the popular Riverside Food Market.
Just a short stroll away, you will find Grangetown, The epitome of inner-city Cardiff, it’s up-and-coming and diverse. Known for its Victorian terraced houses, green spaces and strong sense of community, it is also home to popular venues such as Tramshed and DEPOT. Together, Riverside and Grangetown offer a unique mix of culture, food and local character, all within easy reach of Cardiff city centre.
Riverside and Grangetown at a Glance
| ❓KNOWN FOR: Food Markets, live music and events |
| ✨ ATMOSPHERE: Community-focused, Vibrant, growing |
| 🚶➡️ DISTANCE FROM CENTRE: 10-20 min walk |
Visit Cardiff Says: On Sunday enjoy Riverside Market. Located in the shadow of the Principality Stadium, it showcases a variety of Welsh food producers.
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HOW TO GET TO RIVERSIDE
Walk: The centre of Riverside is a short 20-minute walk from the City Centre. Head down Castle Street, stroll over the bridge and you’ll soon have Taffs Mead Embankment within your sight. Riverside is a relatively small neighbourhood and can be explored on foot.
Bike: Ride your bike into this neighbourhood, then dock it up on Fitzhamon Embankment. Find more cycling information here, including the best routes, cycle paths and parking facilities.
Train: The nearest railway station is Cardiff Central, a 10-minute walk away.
Bus: There are many Cardiff Bus routes that pass-through Riverside. One of which is number 8, depart at Cardiff Bus Interchange and you will find yourself a few minutes’ walk from On the River and the Riverside Food Market.
Car: Most streets in Riverside are reserved for resident parking. Pay and displays are available.
HOW TO GET TO GRANGETOWN
Walk: Grangetown is a 20-minute walk from Cardiff City Centre. Take a stroll over the bridge and continue walking down Penarth Road until you get to Grangetown.
Bike: Ride your bike into this neighbourhood, then dock it up outside the Tesco Express store. Find more cycling information here, including the best routes, cycle paths and parking facilities.
Train: Cardiff Central railway station is a 10-minute walk away and the neighbourhood has its own Grangetown railway station.
Bus: Catch Cardiff Bus 8 at Cardiff Bus Interchange and alight at Olympian Drive. Grangetown also has its own Train Station (Clive St, CF11 7JB), it only takes 5 minutes to get from the City Centre to the station.
Car: Most streets in Grangetown are reserved for resident parking. Pay and displays are available.
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