Vale of Glamorgan Council
Cyngor Bro Morgannwg
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Cosmeston Lakes Country Park and Medieval Village

Cosmeston has a variety of habitats covering over 100 hectares of land and water, some areas designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest protecting the rare and diverse plant and animal species.

 

The Country park opened to the public in 1978 and gained Local Nature Reserve status in May 2013. Today Cosmeston Lakes Country Park is a haven for local wildlife.

 

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Season Parking Tickets 

Season tickets are available to regular visitors to our country parks. 

  • £40 for 6 months
  • £60 for 12 months

Country park season tickets can be used in both Cosmeston and Porthkerry country parks.

 

To apply for a season ticket, please contact:

  • 01446 700111

 

 

 

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Habitats and Wildlife

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History of Cosmeston

Cosmeston Medieval Village

Medieval Village

Bride-and-Groom-at-Cosmeston

Weddings

Aerial picture showing the SSSI boundary at Cosmeston Lakes

SSSI

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Walks, Talks and Education

Volunteering

Dedications and Memorials

 

Facilities

  • Cafe includes toilets and nappy changing facilities

  • Adventure Playground

  • Picnic Areas
  • Bicycles are welcome. Bicycles are not permitted on the boardwalks.
  • Dogs welcome. Please ensure dogs are kept under control and on leads in the car park and around the east lake
  • Permit required for some areas.
  • Drones and radio controlled aircraft are not permitted in the park for health and safety reasons.
  • Conservation Areas
  • Lake can only be hired by water sport clubs and model boat clubs registered with the Vale of Glamorgan Council
  • Swimming is prohibited
  • Toilets
  • Woodland
  • Walking Routes
Horse riders

Horse Riding

Horse riding is permitted along the mile road bridle way, however, if you wish to ride on the main paths round the East and West lakes you will have to purchase a permit at £31 per year available from reception.

 

Permit Cost: £31

  • 029 2070 1678

Cosmeston Lakes Country Park

Lavernock Road

Penarth

Vale of Glamorgan

CF64 5UY

 

  • 029 2070 1678