Cosmeston Lakes Country Park & Medieval Village

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Overview
Opened in 1978 Cosmeston Lakes Country Park is one of the finest country parks in South Wales and was designated a Local Nature Reserve in 2013. Cosmeston Lakes is open all year round for visitors to discover over 100 hectares of lakes, reed beds, woodlands and meadows. There is always something to see or do no matter what time of year you visit. Set within Cosmeston Lakes Country Park is Cosmeston Medieval Village, an abandoned and now reconstructed 14th-century village. Take a guided tour with a costumed villager in character and learn more about medieval times.
Features

  • Opening Times
  • Open all year
  • Opening Times: Open all year, daily 11-5 summer, 11-4 winter. Closed 25 Dec. Country park open at all times

  • Facilities
  • Parking onsite
  • Cafe
Location
Lavernock Road, PENARTH, CF64 5UY
About the area
Stretching 14 miles on the coastline of south Wales, Glamorgan Heritage Coast was one of Britain’s first designated heritage coastlines. The project, launched in 1973, covers a 14-mile stretch of coastline incorporating Porthcawl (in neighbouring Bridgend), Dunraven Park, Monknash Coast, St Donats, Summerhouse Point and the cheerful beach holiday resort of Barry Island.
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Cosmeston Lakes Country Park & Medieval Village

Recommended by Visit England Logo
Overview
Opened in 1978 Cosmeston Lakes Country Park is one of the finest country parks in South Wales and was designated a Local Nature Reserve in 2013. Cosmeston Lakes is open all year round for visitors to discover over 100 hectares of lakes, reed beds, woodlands and meadows. There is always something to see or do no matter what time of year you visit. Set within Cosmeston Lakes Country Park is Cosmeston Medieval Village, an abandoned and now reconstructed 14th-century village. Take a guided tour with a costumed villager in character and learn more about medieval times.
Features
  • Opening Times
  • Open all year
  • Opening Times: Open all year, daily 11-5 summer, 11-4 winter. Closed 25 Dec. Country park open at all times
  • Facilities
  • Parking onsite
  • Cafe
Location
Lavernock Road, PENARTH, CF64 5UY
About the area
Area image
Stretching 14 miles on the coastline of south Wales, Glamorgan Heritage Coast was one of Britain’s first designated heritage coastlines. The project, launched in 1973, covers a 14-mile stretch of coastline incorporating Porthcawl (in neighbouring Bridgend), Dunraven Park, Monknash Coast, St Donats, Summerhouse Point and the cheerful beach holiday resort of Barry Island.