Outdoor pool in Cardiff

“The place to go if you want to get photos of kingfishers. You might get lucky and see one quickly, you might have to wait many hours, but generally if you're patient you will be rewarded. The first hide is best as the perches are a lot closer. Nice walks around the area as well, with beautiful colours along the old canal and you can loop around to the river Taff. Plenty of other wildlife around and kids will enjoy the hides when the rabbits and squirrels turn up.”

“Struggled with pool colour after vacation return over bank holiday. Shock and Ph balance did little to improve. Called in at All Swim, young lady on reception desk quickly briefs me on where I was going wrong, identified the products required and selected the best sized units considering where we are in the season. Great service, great knowledge and a smile to go with it. What’s not to love. 24 hours later we were swimming again! Business done properly. Thank you !”

“Though the price has increased and sessions are shorter this is still a beautiful setting and redesigned art deco building. Heated to a warm temperature, go before the school holiday while it's not too busy.”

“Very nice park flower beds were fantastic”

“A beautiful tree lined Park, rose garden, boating pond, kids wet play area and seasonal planting. A calm oasis. And a lovely Parkrun every Saturday.”

“A lovely mix of woodland paths, formal gardens and a maze of garden'rooms' in different styles. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would bring the grandchildren next time as they would love the space to run and explore. The lovely cafe facilities were much enjoyed along with the book shop facilities. A great place for a day out.”

“My husband and I stayed overnight on a Tuesday evening. The experience was lovely, the hotel is charming and has a great atmosphere of a beautiful home. The greeting upon arrival by Charles (we think) was friendly and helpful as was our departure the next day by a lovely efficient young lady. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay - there were a few light bulbs not working in our room but nothing that detracted. The bed was super cosy and comfy. We had a delicious evening meal, and a lovely breakfast before we departed. Long may owner run hotels survive. Super impressed, keep up the good work. Thanks for a great stay. Mr & Mrs Chase.”

“This park has something for everyone! Great for cycling and rollerblading on the wide paths. There are outdoor fitness equipment stations, tennis courts, and even a small cafe. It's the heart of the community—always buzzing with life, yet you can always find a quiet corner. Love it here!”

“Great Park and free parking! Walk through the park and you're on the sea front. Lovely place.”

“Have participated in many galas here over the years! I like how the changing area has open as well as cubicle showers so you don’t have to be around everyone. Also has plenty of changing cubicles which are usually very clean. - Easy access into the pool from the changing village and the downstairs area - also where the swimming scenes from Sex Education were filmed which makes swimming here a lot cooler now”

“Great park used by dog walkers and children also family picnics.”

“Lovely place to visit to walk or let the kids burn of steam in the park. Cafe, toilets visitor centre open throughout the week for hire of peddle cars mini golf ect check times though ❤️”

“Lovely veggie Sunday roast, huge portions, lots of vegetables, creamy mash, roast potatoes, parsnips, veggie gravy and jam sponge for desert. Friendly staff and good home cooking.”

“Overall great stay. Venue is practical and efficient. Rooms are compact but a good fit for its purpose. Soap and shampoo available for a good wash and bed comfortable. Semi view on a forest park. No noise issue. Great food and beverage offering. Great little canteen and friendly staff. The breakfast chef was so nice. Great customer service. Plenty of parking.”

“Proud bar couldn't have done more for us. We felt comfortable, safe and had a great night out. Nigel, Davy, Jen and Tash really looked after us. We were a group of 20 hens and didn't feel like we are spoiling anyones night out, and we were told this by a regular client of the bar we made their night (hopefully for good reasons lol). Drinks were good price, the space was fantastic and the DJ was on point. Lastly it is great to see a venue that only has unisex toilets. Keep up the good work!!!!”

“Four adults and a four year old. We've just returned from a fantastic weeks stay at Riverside. Yes, there were a couple of negatives, and no, we didn't raise them at the time as we managed to combat them, and they didn't distract from the really good time we had. The caravan we stayed in was a six birth. Whilst there were ample cutlery, crockery & and glassware, we felt that the pans provided were of poor quality and inadequate. There was only one shelf in the oven. We expected that there should be two. And lastly (and it's the same issue at virtually every other holiday let We've stayed ), the knives in the knife block were all blunt. (The wife's tongue is sharper). May have as well used a hatchet. Apart from those minor issues, the caravan was clean and tidy. The site was well laid out and well maintained. All the staff were helpful and friendly and went about their duties diligently. We only used the restaurant a couple of times. I'm not a fan of carveries myself. However, I have to admit that the one we had at Riverside was really enjoyable. We also sampled the "build your own pizza." Outstanding. It's probably the best pizzas we've had. Pleasantly surprised at the prices at the bar too. It's more than reasonable. Well stocked with a wide choice of drinks. Apparently, we visited during the last week of low season and were informed that most of the week it would be quiet and entertainment would mainly consist of bingo, quizzes and karaoke. The best would be done to involve any children (of which there were very few). Lee, did an excellent job keeping us entertained. The bingo and quizzes were made really entertaining, and the children always came away "winning" and ice cream despite not even playing. For the number of people that were there most evenings, the prizes were very good. To summarize a very clean site offering friendly value for money service and amenities.”

“A beautifully typical victorian park, tended regularly for some fabulous floral borders, they hold an array of events and the bowling green is very popular.”

“I LOVE Cardiff Bay! I don't want to speak too highly of it as I've met people who aren't it's biggest fan. There's just something about the atmosphere that brings me here again and again. There are tons of amazing restaurants and bars each with there own unique selling point.”

“Visited to use the pool with my baby. It's a nice pool, colder than Aberdare but not too cold. The staff and the lifeguards are all helpful and friendly!”

“Channel View Gym in Cardiff Bay has truly transformed with its recent refurbishments. The state-of-the-art equipment is a testament to their commitment to offering the best to their members. The staff is not just friendly, but mega-friendly, making each visit a delight. However, one downside would be their limited opening hours. Overall, it's a top-notch facility, and I'd highly recommend it to fitness enthusiasts, just be sure to check their operational hours before heading in.”

“Ground set in lovely settings. Hot and cold snacks on offer during matches. The most entertaining rugby team in the Championship play here. Definitely worth a visit on match days.”

“I popped here with my 4yo girls to take advantage of a rare sunny afternoon. The girls were thoroughly entertained for 2.5hours and could have lasted longer if I’d let them! The new double zip line was a hit, as was the splash pad but I think they enjoyed the general sense of freedom I was able to allow them in a safe enclosed environment. (although the park was very quiet when we visited) The staff were really welcoming and friendly. They even encouraged me to bring a picnic or fish and chips next time to make a real day of it - such a good idea! At £3 per child (adults free) to come and go as you please all day I think it’s an absolute steal! Top tip: wear a wetsuit and water shoes so kids can easily swap between play park and splash park. Also if there’s a wind it can be a bit chilly in the water!”

“Good spot for a walk, takes about 20 minutes to orbit the pond. Path is properly surfaced, broad and step free. Best part - the flower meadow near the car park, see photos (mid-September).”

“We visited on Meat Free Monday (1st December), arriving in the pouring rain, and were immediately greeted with a warm smile and a cosy fire - the perfect welcome. We ordered the vegetable lasagne (both the vegetarian and vegan options) with chunky chips, and everything was delicious and such good value. The team were genuinely lovely, attentive without being intrusive, and made us feel right at home. It’s wonderfully dog-friendly too - they came straight over with a bowl of water for our girl, which we really appreciated. A great experience from start to finish, and we’ll definitely be back.”

“Positive, Friendly team ! Always available to ask questions … and all inclusive . Encouraging atmosphere for all.”

“My husband and I have just taken retirement and decided to sign up for Risca Leisure membership. The gym suits us perfectly and loving the pool I can honestly say a lovely lady by the name of Mandy on reception was very helpful, polite and very patient with us. Nothing was to much trouble for her.”

“Place gets really busy in the holidays, but staff organise the sessions very well. The lazy river with the wave machine was so fun, the slides were great but you had to wait a long time to queue. Changing rooms clean & plenty of space.”

“I have been attending this centre for about two months now doing a selection of classes and times at the gym. All the staff are wonderful and supportive and will adjust exercises in classes dependent on your personal circumstances. The staff members I have found particularly awesome are Vicky, Gareth and the lady who does the core strength on Monday (so sorry I can't remember your name!)”

“The 3 grandchildren loved it plenty of things for them to do and a lovely large green area for picnics. The children are 9. 10, and 12.”

“The cheapest,best value indoor padel courts in Cardiff. Friendly and helpful staff, plenty of parking available.”