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Italian Gardens (also known as Beach Rock Gardens, New Rock Garden, Promenade Garden)

Introduction

Despite modern additions, the Italian Gardens, Penarth remains a well-preserved Edwardian-style public urban garden in a fine setting on the sea front. The garden was designed principally as a rock garden and retains its original layout and structural planting.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

This garden is open for use by the general public.

Owners

The Vale of Glamorgan Council

Civic Offices, Holton Road, Barry, CF63 4RU
History

Period

  • 20th Century (1901 to 2000)
  • Early 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
Associated People
Features & Designations

Designations

  • Conservation Area

  • Reference: Penarth
  • CADW Register of Landscapes Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales

  • Reference: PGW(Gm)35(GLA)
  • Grade: II

Plant Environment

  • Environment
  • Coastal Garden

Style

Italianate Garden

Features

  • Garden Terrace
  • Specimen Tree
  • Description: Two yew trees flank the entrance steps.
Key Information

Type

Garden

Purpose

Recreational/sport

Plant Environment

Environment

Principal Building

Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces

Period

20th Century (1901 to 2000)

Survival

Extant

Hectares

0.1

Open to the public

Yes

Civil Parish

Penarth

References

References