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Pontcanna Fields
Cardiff
Glamorgan (Browse area)
CF11 9XR See Map
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Tel: 029 20398362
Pitches: 61
Open: Open All Year
Rating: 
9/10 from 59 Reviews
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| Date of Visit: May 2013 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: The High and Lo |
8 reviews from this member |
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We stayed for one night to fit round a visit to Cardiff. The site is a located in the city in reach of all the tourist highlights and is set in a large park so although in an urban area has a pleasant green feel.
The pitches are good sized on reinforced grass standings so keep a green feel about the site. The pitches have electrical hook up and water points. The toilet and shower block are modern and well maintained with a key code. The site opens up into a park so you can get out for a run or a dog walk. This could be a security issue but it seemed safe and secure while we were there. The staff were unobtrusive but were able to offer advice on where to park and how to get round the city and a map came with the arrival pack.
We visited the Cardiff International White Water Centre and the international swimming pool. Which was great fun for kids and grown up kids as well. The pool was a really good price for a day out. In the same area was all the major super markets and other big shops, this was all about two miles away. On the Sunday we visited the Dr Who experience which was a more expensive excursion, but worth it for dedicated Who fans. On the Sunday we able to park for free down on Cardiff Bay.
The site is excellent for a visit to Cardiff, the price at £30 a night is the only factor that I would say you need to be aware of. Nice aspects and helpful staff.
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| Date of Visit: February 2013 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Nuevoboy |
11 reviews from this member |
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This was our fifth visit to this site and to be honest, we only used it because I had a hospital appointment nearby.
I have nothing but praise for the staff who work there as they are extremely friendly, helpful and hard working.
However, 'management' (that is the council) were happy to increase the price to £25 last year and our follow up visits didn't inspire us to revisit.
The general concensus about this site is that it is superbly located, just minutes walk from the city centre. But, (and it's a big but), there are issues concerning the state of the ground.
Although listed as hardstandings, they are mostly on grasscrete blocks and over the years the grass and levels of mud have got too much.
Having said that, as it was fairly quiet, they managed to keep everyone parked on the terra firma without going on the grass, and they have provided two new tarmac pitches, although these are very small indeed.
Each time we visit, there are fewer and fewer vans on site (OK, Wales were playing away!) and I think this is down to visitors not feeling they are getting value for money.
Should improvements continue, we will probably revisit sometime, as the city really has a lot to offer.
One thing I must mention is that friends of ours had their 2 bikes stolen when staying there in January. Please note that there is public access through the middle of the site at all hours.
I don't want to frighten you, but just be aware!
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| Date of Visit: November 2012 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Yeo1 |
1 review from this member |
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Lovely setting with lovely walks along the river and through the parks. City within walking distance which was good. Staff very friendly and helpful, facilities were good, showers kept very clean with plenty of hot water.
Only downside of the site is that they would of benefited from having proper concrete hardstanding. They did have some but they were not large enough and the motor homes had loads of problems manoeuvring as it was all churned up with the heavy rain. Drainage was very poor.
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| Date of Visit: September 2012 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Melonpie |
1 review from this member |
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Stayed here for 1 night whilst attending a gig in Motorpoint Arena. The site is unbelievably quiet, we live in the middle of nowhere with our nearest street light being a mile away & nearest road 1/4 of a mile, so we are very sensitive to normal levels of light & noise. Kept forgetting we were in a city!
Shower facilities were spotlessly clean, with the added bonus of a free hair dryer. Free recycling bags were provided & the rubbish area was clean & not overflowing. Had breakfast in the cafe which was delicious with very friendly service.
Because we arrived on a Sunday, reception was closed, but our welcome pack was in a rack outside the reception door. Have already booked up for the next gig in November.
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| Date of Visit: September 2012 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Rachelpotter |
5 reviews from this member |
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Fantastic Family Caravanning weekend in Cardiff. As we were driving in my husband said I have never stayed in a city. Arriving at the site it totally felt like we were in the countryside. But close enough to walk into Cardiff.
Great Caravan Park, excellently laid out, facilities absolutely fantastic with 2 great shower/toilet blocks which uses a code for entry, which was easy to use.
Lovely cafe on site and the most amazing bike hire centre catering for all ages and abilities. Both able bodied and those needing adaptation.
Even thou there is no park on site for children you only need to walk 1 minute and you are on the most amazing open space.
Lovely walks around Bute Parc, Pontanna park and by the Weir.
We caught the water bus to Cardiff Bay and the bendy bus back and didn't use our car once as so close to everything!
Really recommend this park as a perfect place to stay to visit Cardiff.
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| Date of Visit: August 2012 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Saftlad |
5 reviews from this member |
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Site was very busy, as you would expect with the Olympics in town.
Showerblock was clean and had enough of everything you would expect, though as others have said, the sensors turn off the lights so make sure you're quick in the shower.
However I feel this is a site more suited to caravans and motorhomes due to the poor drainage of the pitches. Previous motorhomes/'vans had been on the pitches leaving ruts and gullies that the water collects in. I suspect in warmer times, these will set hard and be uncomfortable for tenters.
I'm used to a more rural setting, so the sound of the seagulls and crows (lots of both) first thing in the morning was more than enough to get me fully awake and moving around. Maybe some earplugs to go with the lightmask next time. Still, can't be helped.
Overall, I'd maybe use the site again if we were attending an event in Cardiff.
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