St Fagans National Museum of History, Cardiff, Glamorgan. Open Daily. Free entry.
Details
Accessibility:
The museum has its own car park with disability spaces near to the entrance. The car park is free for blue badge holders, but all other vehicles must pay a £6 charge [as at March 2023]. See https://museum.wales/stfagans/visit/access/
Most of the museum is wheelchair accessible, however, due to the historic nature of some of the exhibits there are some places that might not be suitable. Moveable ramps and a lift are available at the Oakdale Workmen's Institute.
Manual wheelchairs are available to borrow free of charge on a first-come basis. A motorised Disabled Tour Vehicle (DTV) is available to transport visitors around the site, (bookings for this free service must be made 2 weeks in advance by telephoning (029) 2057 3500), but if you wish to see the museum at your own pace you can purchase a map for 50p which will display suggested paths for wheelchair users, and identifies steep gradients.
Large print guide books are available free on loan and all of the buildings have information boards located outside them. "2 Changing Places toilets available, as are other accessible toilets, which are located at the main entrance, adjacent to the Rhyd-y-car cottages and in Castle Yard. There are two 'Changing Places’ facilities available including one with an electronic bed and hoist in addition to the toilet and other facilities there. Ask a member of staff for details."
Brief Description:
St Fagans National Museum of History is an open-air museum in Cardiff portraying the historical lifestyle, culture and architecture of the Welsh people. It consists of more than 40 re-erected buildings from various locations in Wales and is set in the grounds of St Fagans Castle, an Elizabethan manor house, which is also open. A new main building and Café and Gweithdy are now open. See https://museum.wales/media/52014/Site-Map-of-St-Fagans-National-Museum-of-History_r.pdf and https://museum.wales/stfagans/about/
Further Information:
Address:
St Fagans, Cardiff, CF5 6XB
Telephone:
0300 111 2333
Email:
Website:
https://museum.wales/stfagans/
Opening Hours:
Open daily 10am to 5pm. "10am – 5pm daily (open Bank Holiday Mondays), Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. For safety reasons, we reserve the right to conduct bag searches when entering the museum. Entry is free!"
Directions:
The Museum is signposted from junction 33 of the M4 motorway (follow road signs for the Museum of Welsh Life), with direct access from the eastern side, southern-bound carriageway of the A4232; vehicles travelling northwards on the A4232 must drive to the roundabout with junction 33 of the M4 motorway and then travel southwards for the Museum's drive on the eastern side, southern-bound carriageway of the A4232.
The car park is free for blue badge holders, but all other vehicles must pay a £6 charge [as at March 2023]. See https://museum.wales/stfagans/visit/access/
"By Bicycle:
The main cycle route to the Museum from Cardiff city centre is via the Ely Trail. The signposted section between Fairwater and the Museum is traffic-free and follows a pleasant riverside route. Why not cycle to the Museum from Waungron Park railway station along a 2-mile section of the Ely Trail? We have plenty of bike rack space."
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Transport:
By bus from Cardiff City [The bus ride between the Museum and Cardiff city centre is approximately 25 minutes]:
2023: Easyway 32A – stops in the main car park of the Museum.
320 – stops at St Fagans village.
321 – stops at St Fagans village.
You can plan your journey using the Traveline Cymru website (https://www.traveline.cymru/) or by calling their helpline on 0300 200 22 33.
By Train:
The nearest rail station is Waungron Park located 2 miles from St Fagans. Waungron Park Station is located next to the main bus route to St Fagans. Check train timetables at www.nationalrail.co.uk or phone 03457 484950 and Transport for Wales Tel 0333 321 1202.
Amenities:
"Baby changing facilities are available near the Main Entrance. Prams and pushchairs can only be taken into Oakdale Institute, St Teilo’s Church and Gwalia Stores."
See https://museum.wales/stfagans/visit/access/
"St Fagans National Museum of History is happy to welcome trained assistance dogs, but we do not allow any other animals into the galleries, historic houses or the cafés. Dogs are allowed in all other areas, but must be kept on short leads at all times. Water bowls are provided at the museum entrance and by the cafés. ‘Pooper-scoopers’ are available on entering the Museum and we appreciate your co-operation in keeping the Museum clean and safe."
St Fagans has a restaurant, Yr Odyn, where hot and cold food is served as well as Gwalia Tea Rooms, a traditional 1930s tea room serving light lunches and afternoon teas. Further details can be found here: https://museum.wales/stfagans/visit/food-drink/. The food areas are all wheelchair accessible.
"Our cafés and restaurant will be open during your visit.
- The Museum shop will be open during your visit.
- You are welcome to bring a picnic to the Museum."
Travel Information
For further travel information in Wales please see: www.traveline.cymru/travel-info
Or call Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000
Location
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*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.