Adamsdown essentials
Facilities & Services: hospital, police & schools
Nearest Hospital
Heath Hospital
Location: Heath Park
, Cardiff
, CF14 4XW
Drive: 10 minutes from Constellation Street via City Road.
Local Police Station
Cardiff Central Police Station
Location: King Edward VII Ave
, Cathay’s Park
, Cardiff
, CF10 3NN
Any drop-in enquiries should be directed to the main central police station, at the Central Police Station.
Open 8am till midnight, 7 days a week
Schools
Willows High School
Location: Willows Avenue
, Tremorfa
, Cardiff
, CF24 2YE
From the centre of Constellation Street, Adamsdown:
Drive Time: 3 minutes
Kings Monkton School
Location: 6 West Grove
, Cardiff
, CF24 3XL
Nursery to Sixth Form.
From the centre of Constellation Street, Adamsdown:
Drive Time: 3 minutes
St Teilo’s Church in Wales High School
Location: Circle Way East
, Llanedeyrn
, Cardiff
, CF23 9PD
From the centre of Constellation Street, Adamsdown:
Drive Time: 8 minutes
Tredegarville C.W. Primary School
Location: Glossop Road
, Cardiff
, CF24 0JT
From the centre of Constellation Street, Adamsdown:
Walk Time: 6 minutes
Ysgol Glan Morfa – Welsh-Speaking Primary School
Location: Lewis Road
, Splott
, Cardiff
, CF24 5EB
From the centre of Constellation Street, Adamsdown:
Drive Time: 4 minutes
Moorland Primary School
Location: Singleton Road
, Splott
, Cardiff
, CF24 2LJ
From the centre of Constellation Street, Adamsdown:
Drive Time: 4 minutes
Busy Bees Nursery school
Location: Eastmoors Road
, Ocean Park
, Cardiff
, CF24 5XH
From the centre of Constellation Street, Adamsdown:
Drive Time: 5 minutes
Tremorfa Nursery School
Location: Mona Place
, Tremorfa
, Cardiff
, CF24 2TG
From the centre of Constellation Street, Adamsdown:
Drive Time: 6 minutes
Getting around Adamsdown
Bus
The Adamsdown district is served by the number 11 Cardiff Bus route.
Rail
There is no train station in Adamsdown. The city centre is a 5-15 minute walk away. Your nearest train station would be Queen Street
Major Road Links
The A4161 road or Newport Road is minutes away and can get you from Adamsdown onto the M4 corridor within 5 minutes. From there you can be within London in 2 hours - that’s if you wish to leave The ‘Diff!
What's on in Adamsdown
Splott Park
Location: Splott Park
, Muirton Road
, Cardiff
A short walk from Adamsdown proper, if you need a quick-fix break away from the city rat race, this park could be just what you need. Splott Park may not be the most popular of Cardiff Parks or have the most adventurous of names, but by no means is it inferior. Surrounded by a thick blanket of mature trees, the park is home to a skate park, mountain bike track, tennis courts, bowling green and even a swimming pool located in the centre of the park. So there are plenty of activities to keep your blood pumping. Just in case you fancy a more leisurely stroll, there are plenty of nice benches to take a cheeky rest - don’t want to pull something, now do we….?
Star Hub
Location: Splott Road
, Splott
, Cardiff
, CF24 2BZ
The new Better STAR Hub opened its doors in September 2016 and now proudly sits at the heart of the Splott, Tremorfa, Adamsdown and Roath communities. This state of the art facility includes a new swimming pool with completely accessible access for all users. Facilities include badminton courts, indoor 5 a-side, a fitness suite and the catalyst for most Olympic athletes - soft play.
Railway Gardens
Location: Adeline St
, Cardiff
, CF24 2DH
This community hub bloomed on a former playground, after almost eight years of dreaming, planning and fundraising by the locals. Whether you're a gardening guru or just want to share a cuppa with your neighbours, there's something for you. From growing veggies and learning new skills to hosting events, the Railway Gardens is all about connection and community.
Oasis Cardiff
Location: 69b Splott Road
, Splott
, CF24 2BW
Oasis Cardiff is not-for-profit organisation aiming to help Refugees and Asylum Seekers integrate into their local community and feel at home. They run training courses, craft sessions and a number of other activities, one of the most popular being monthly Cardiff Supper Club, where the centre’s clients bring a recipe from their home country to cook and eat alongside dinner guests. The amazing work from the team behind Oasis has really helped to put this area of Cardiff on the map as one with a strong community vibe that feels inclusive and celebratory of other cultures.
NoFit State Circus
Location: Four Elms Road
, CF24 1LE
NoFit State is the UK’s leading large-scale contemporary circus company, producing professional touring productions and a wide variety of community, training, and education projects for people of all ages.
Eat in Adamsdown
Benedito’s of Cardiff
Location: 15 Splott Road
, Cardiff
, CF24 2BU
Deep into the centre of Splott – not far from Adamsdown – is a taste of the Mediterranean. Benedito’s is a shop that supplies a tasty mixture of the best foods and drinks from sunny Portugal. They also run the Imperial Café just down the road from Benedito’s - a nice spot in the centre of Splott.
Benedito's is a deli which offers “An excellent place to shop for unusual food. They are one of the few places in Cardiff that does good salt cod,” says Chris Hayden who moved to Splott 11 years ago.
Imperial Cafe
Location: 33 Splott Road
, Cardiff
, CF24 2BU
Known as Joe’s or Maria’s to locals, tuck in to a fantastic all-day breakfast…served all-day! You’ll be sure to leave feeling as full as an egg!
Royal Oak
Location: 200 Broadway
, Cardiff
, CF24 1QJ
One of the last pubs left in Cardiff with true tradition; a wide range of classic Brains beers are served here, all within a cosy atmosphere. Bask in the sunshine in the large beer garden during summer, or alternatively use the gym upstairs!
The Royal Oak is such a good pub that other Cardiff districts are trying to claim ownership: “Whilst geographic purists may argue about ownership – is it Roath or Splott? – leave them to the wrangling to enjoy a pint of Cardiff’s finest in one of the last true traditional pubs in the city,” says Splott resident Simon Nurse.
Nata & Co
Location: 118 Clifton Street
, Cardiff
, CF24 1LW
Nata & Co is a Portuguese bakery, home of the famous Pastel de Nata and other sweet and savoury Portuguese treats.
Ceylon Spicy Pot
Location: 10 Broadway
, Cardiff
, CF24 1NF
Tuck into some authentic Sri Lankan dishes with a vivid and varied selection on offer. Find string hoppers, biryani, kottu, aromatic curries and much more, with large portions at inexpensive prices.
Sparrow Coffee
Location: 146 Clifton St
, Cardiff
, CF24 1PU
With exposed brickwork, comfy chairs, abundance of greenery and reclaimed wood panelling, Sparrow is the trendiest new spot in the area serving up a delicious cup of coffee and homemade cakes. It’s dog-friendly too which is always a bonus for those with a four-legged friend!
Mowlana
Location: Clifton House
, 2-4 Four Elms Rd
, Cardiff
, CF24 1LE
Try something different at Mowlana, consistently rated one of the UK's best authentic Persian restaurants by their happy customers on Tripadvisor!
CPS Homes guide to living in Adamsdown
Adamsdown nestles between Splott to the south and Roath’s border of Newport Road to the north, within a stone’s throw of Cardiff city centre. Like its neighbours, it’s a residential district, and while it previously may not have had the pull of Roath, it’s a community-spirited place and it’s on the up.
Adamsdown has changed rapidly in recent times. Originally known as ‘the downs’, it was an area of open farmland outside of the city walls. The first buildings were constructed in 1832, but it wasn’t truly populated until the 1850s, when the famine in Ireland led the natives to migrate all around the world. By 1855, Adamsdown had streets and houses and was known ‘Little Ireland’, so the many local pubs there should know how to knock back a good pint of Guinness!
These days Adamsdown is a developing community steeped in its ‘Cardiffian’ history. If you’re looking to integrate yourself into an area of Cardiff that’s working together to better itself, this place is ideal. The districts hold regular, free community events and groups, so if you’re a dab hand with a paintbrush you could go down really well with the locals.
Adamsdown is famous for its quirky batches of street names – metals and gemstones, astronomical terms and the houses are cheaper here compared to the likes of Cathays, Roath and Cardiff Bay.
Living in Adamsdown has many benefits. It brings together a cosmopolitan mixture of cultures. This gives it a twist of young professionals, friends from overseas and locals who have descended from the times of ‘Little Ireland’. Its location means it’s a very short walk to the City Centre, so it’s handy for professionals working in the centre, eager shoppers looking to save extra pounds on taxi fares and students based at the ATriUM building.
There are also plenty of local primary schools in the area - perfect for young families. Walking time, you are looking at a maximum of 15 minutes to leave your mini me(s) at school!
Testimonial on living in the area:
“Adamsdown is perfectly located for being close to town whilst still keeping a residential/community feel as it’s mostly made up of small family homes. Living there means you’re within walking distance of the city centre and Roath so there’s plenty to do in the surrounding areas too. Clifton St has been recently pedestrianised and is worth a visit to support local businesses as you’ll find a few individual shops and cafes there. Splott Rd has plenty of amenities too including a library and a leisure centre. There are also a fair few privately-run pubs in the area if you don’t fancy venturing to town for a drink. With properties in the area being reasonably priced, Adamsdown a good start for a first home.”
Sophie Packer - Adamsdown Homeowner
Read more about Adamsdown in the sections above.