Long and narrow Roath Park rivals Bute Park as Cardiff's favourite green space. The third Marquess of Bute gifted the land in 1887, and the boggy marsh at its northern end was transformed into a large lake by the erection of a dam. The rest was laid out in the Victorian style, with rose gardens, tree-lined paths, lawns and wild nooks. A dinky lighthouse was later added to the lake as a memorial to Captain Scott.
It's a lovely spot for a stroll and a picnic, but if you fancy something a little more diverting, there are playgrounds, bowling greens, tennis courts and basketball courts, along with boating and fishing opportunities on the lake.
