New heritage trail in Roath Park

Visitors to one of Cardiff’s most popular parks can now explore its history by following a new heritage trail.

The 10-step trail around Roath Park includes opportunities to learn about the iconic tree that local legend says once provided shelter for King Arthur and about the concerts which used to attract thousands of people to listen to music in the park.

You can also discover how the park’s stunning Rose Garden helped the war effort during World War 2 and find out about the park’s links to the famous Pettigrew family of gardeners who played a key role in developing Cardiff’s green spaces.

QR codes installed on the trail signage allow you to delve deeper into a history that began when the Marquis of Bute and other landowners donated an area of bogland to the city in 1887.

Work on the park began in 1889 and it was officially opened on 20 June 1894.