Why visit Rhiwbina
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 30 parks and trails, 90 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Sherman Theatre, Walnut Tree Viaduct, Chapter and Ffotogallery.
Weather in Rhiwbina
Forecast from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Full forecast
About Rhiwbina
Rhiwbina (; Welsh: Rhiwbeina [r̥ɪuˈbɛina], also Rhiwbina) is a suburb and community in the north of Cardiff, the capital of Wales. Formerly a small hamlet within the parish of Whitchurch, Rhiwbina was developed throughout the twentieth century, and is now a separate ward. It retains aspects of its former character, however, and is given a Welsh village appearance by Beulah United Reformed Church (originally Capel Beulah) at the village crossroads.
From the Wikipedia article Rhiwbina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photos of Rhiwbina
Things to do5
Sherman Theatre
Cinema and theater · 3.2 mi
Theatre in Cardiff, Wales
Museums and landmarks16
Ffotogallery
Museum · 2.8 mi
National development agency for photography in Wales
Melingriffith Tin Plate Works
Monument and historic site · 1.5 mi
Defunct medieval metalworks in Wales
National Museum Cardiff
Museum · 3.3 mi
Main site of the national museum of Wales, United Kingdom
South African War Memorial
Monument and historic site · 3.4 mi
Grade II* listed building in Cardiff. War memorial in Cardiff, Wales
Welch Regiment War Memorial
Monument and historic site · 2.5 mi
Grade II listed war memorial in Cardiff, Wales
Welsh National War Memorial
Monument and historic site · 3.2 mi
Grade II* listed building in Cardiff. World War I and II memorial in Cardiff, Wales
Melingriffith Water Pump
Monument and historic site · 1.5 mi
Historical water-powered pump lifting water from stream into canal. Now not functional but powered by electric motor for demonstration
Wales Genocide Memorial
Monument and historic site · 3.1 mi
Memorial in Cardiff, Wales
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds30
Glamorgan Canal / Long Wood
Park · 1.4 mi
Nature reserve in Cardiff, Wales
St Mary's Gardens
Park · 0.9 mi
St Mary's Gardens is a small open space in Old Church Road, Whitchurch, in Cardiff. It was created on the site of the original St Mary's...
18 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes90
The Railway
Bar and pub · 1.5 mi
132 Station Road, Cardiff
Mo off; Tu-Fr 12:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Coffi Lab
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.9 mi
54 Penlline Road, Cardiff
Mo-Fr 07:30-17:30; Sa 08:00-17:30; Su 08:30-17:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.9 mi
Parc Tŷ Glas, Cardiff
Mo-Fr 06:30-20:00; Sa 07:30-19:00; Su 08:00-18:00
78 more on the map.
History
Near the summit of the Wenallt, to the north of Rhiwbina, are the remains of an oval encampment probably dating from the Iron Age, the earliest evidence of settlement in the area. At the base of the hill is a medieval motte called the Twmpath Castle, which is a scheduled monument.
The last native Welsh Prince of Morgannwg (Glamorgan), Iestyn ap Gwrgant, may have been killed in a battle north of Rhiwbina towards the end of the 11th century, near the present-day Butchers Arms public house. The stream nearby is still called Rhyd Waedlyd, which means 'Bloody Ford'. Rhydwaedlyd was the title given to housing developments to Rhiwbina's east in the latter half of the 20th century. This area has since come to be considered part of Rhiwbina itself and the name 'Rhydwaedlyd' has fallen out of use entirely.
Until the 20th century the area remained rural, with few houses. The railway station opened in 1911, and the following year development began of Rhiwbina Garden Village, a new garden suburb based on a masterplan by Sir Raymond Unwin, one of the leading architects of the Garden city movement. The first 34 houses were built in 1913 and more were built from 1919 to 1923, occupying an area between Pen-y-dre and Lon Isa which became known as Rhiwbina Garden Village. It was designated as a Conservation Area in 1976.
Read more of the history
Rhiwbina village centre is small compared to nearby Whitchurch and Birchgrove, but has in recent years undergone a revival, and is now a popular shopping destination for gifts and art.
From the History section of Rhiwbina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Notable people from Rhiwbina
Andrew DaviesBritish screenwriter and novelist (born 1936)Photo: Karen Tillett, CC BY 2.0- Alan WilkinsWelsh cricketer and commentator
Born in Rhiwbina, according to Wikidata (CC0). Each name links to its Wikipedia article.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship50
Shopping17
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries22
Healthcare13
Map of Rhiwbina
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Getting there and nearby towns
Cardiff Airport (CWL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Whitchurch 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Caerphilly 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Cardiff 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Penarth 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Llantrisant 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Risca 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Pontypridd 8 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Barry 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Abercarn 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Newport 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Towns near Rhiwbina
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
Keep exploring
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
Loading what members have shared...
Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- Mapillary (see each image): photos
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Robins pincushion after vacation, near Rhiwbina, April 1966 (22843855558), Dr Mary Gillham Archive Project, CC BY 2.0
- Nos. 45 & 47 Heol-y-deri, Rhiwbina Garden Village, October 2018, No Swan So Fine, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nos. 41 & 43 Heol-y-deri, Rhiwbina Garden Village, April 2020 02, No Swan So Fine, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nos. 41 & 43 Heol-y-deri, Rhiwbina Garden Village, April 2020 01, No Swan So Fine, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nos. 1 & 3 Lon Isa, Rhiwbina Garden Village, April 2020, No Swan So Fine, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nos. 5 & 7 Lon Isa, Rhiwbina Garden Village, April 2020, No Swan So Fine, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sherman Cymru, Ham, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chapter front 1, Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff, Public domain
- Melingriffith tinworks from South East. February 14th 1972 (23916826348), Dr Mary Gillham Archive Project, CC BY 2.0
- Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd, Ham II, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cathays Park Boer War Memorial, Ham, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Albany Gallery, Albany Road, Cardiff, Sionk, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Maindy Barracks Cenotaph, Ham, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Welsh National War Memorial, May 2023, Dominic Nelson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bute Park, Cardiff, Athena's Pix (Back, but give me time!) profile at Flickr website, CC BY 2.0
- Llandaff Fields path, Welsh leprechaun, Public domain
- Roath Park BillySastard, The original uploader was Chrisbilly2 at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 2.5
- Thompson's Park, Cardiff, Unknown author, Public domain
- Victoria Park Canton, Peter Wasp, CC BY-SA 2.0
- The Tabernacle, Presbyterian Church of Wales, Whitchurch, Cardiff, John Lord, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Albany Road Baptist Church, Cardiff, Ham II, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Christ Church Radyr, TR001, CC BY 3.0
- Cardiff WoodvilleRd SSAndrew&Teilo, Motacilla, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St John the Evangelist Church, Canton, Cardiff, Sean Kisby, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Michael and All Angels church, Tongwynlais, John Grayson, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Radyr StJohnBaptist south, Motacilla, CC BY-SA 3.0
- New House Country Hotel, near Cardiff, Gareth James, CC BY-SA 2.0
- The Court School, Llanishen, Cardiff, February 2019, No Swan So Fine, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Wendy House, Rhiwbina Garden Village, October 2018 (2), No Swan So Fine, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rhiwbina Library Cardiff, Welsh leprechaun, Public domain
- Glamorganshire Canal-by-George-Tod, Author= George Tod, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Epistrophe eligans 364174690, Frank Sengpiel, CC BY 4.0
- Deilephila porcellus 139748534, Frank Sengpiel, CC BY 4.0
- Walnut Tree Viaduct in 1960s, Dr Mary Gillham Archive Project, CC BY 2.0
- Sophia Gardens Coach Station 2, Sionk, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, southglos, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, southglos, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, southglos, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, southglos, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, southglos, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, southglos, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, southglos, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, southglos2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, southglos, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, southglos, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, southglos, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, southglos, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, southglos, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, paskalis, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, southglos, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, southglos, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, southglos, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, southglos, CC BY-SA 4.0
Page built November 10, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us or suggest a place.