Penarth is only a short drive from Cardiff but I've never been before which is pretty astonishing.I always visit Barry Island if I want a little faded seaside glamour. Built in 1894, and opened a year later, the 658-foot-long Penarth Pier is
is one of only two surviving pleasure piers
in south Wales, the other being Mumbles.The Penarth Pier Pavilion has been recently restored and has a cinema, exhibition
space, cafe, bar and restaurant and meeting spaces. It really is very charming.
On the pier you get wonderful views of Cardiff and the barrage, Flat Holm Island and the Bristol Channel. There were lots of people fishing at the end of the pier and couples and families enjoying a stroll. It was voted Pier of the Year by the National Piers Society in 2014.
The pier appeared in the Torchwood episode To the Last Man, Tosh and Tommy share a brief moment on Penarth Pier, built in 1894, the same year that Tommy was born. Nice little fact for any Whovians like me out there.
I'm really happy with how these photos turned out. I went there at just the right time of day to get the prettiest pink sky and wondeful light. The afternoon out wasn't really planned, was cheap as chips (literally) and it was perfect. All you need for a good day out is great company and a nice view.
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Super pics! It's a picturesque spot, I've done a few good outfit posts in Penarth! I must go back and visit sometime soon.
ReplyDeleteI went at the perfect time of day, such lovely light there and pretty quiet and uncrowded.
DeleteAh it looks so pretty Gem. I'm actually off to Mumbles in March so will definitely make sure I take a trip to the pier!
ReplyDeleteSophie
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Looks like really wicked views. I've never been to south Wales before.
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Tut tut Matthew, it's great here. City, coast and mountains all within an hour of Cardiff. Such a good location :)
DeleteI live just about 10 minutes away from Penarth. Used to go to school there and used to hang about down by the pier all the time x
ReplyDeleteAww this looks like a lovely traditional day by the sea! I'm jealous.
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jessica
from
The Crown Wings
I have never been which is crazy. I have been to the barrage but never there. I must get Dave to come with me for a stroll one weekend :) x
ReplyDeleteI love the seafront in Penarth. We went there last in October for my husbands birthday and we were lucky enough to eat at the Restaurant James Sommerin which was amazing.
ReplyDeleteYou can't beat a traditional British seaside resort. It looks so beautiful. BTW, how on earth do you manage to get your partner to clean the house? ;) Tx
ReplyDeleteIt looks such a pretty place. Plus, can't beat chips at the beach :-)
ReplyDeleteLaura | A Life With Frills
Great pictures! xx
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