Sophia Gardens
| Sophia Gardens | |
|---|---|
| Gerddi Sophia | |
The Taff Trail long-distance cycle path in Sophia Gardens | |
| Type | Public park |
| Location | Cardiff, Wales |
| Coordinates | 51°29′07″N 3°11′25″W / 51.4851639°N 3.19013889°W |
| Area | 44 acres (18 ha) |
| Created | 1854 |
| Operated by | Cardiff Council |
| Status | Open year round |
| Website | Pontcanna Fields and Sophia Gardens |
| Official name | Sophia Gardens |
| Designated | 1 February 2022 |
| Reference no. | PGW(Gm)21(CDF) |
| Listing | Grade II |
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Sophia Gardens (/səˈfaɪə/ suh-FY-uh; Welsh: Gerddi Sophia) is a public park in Riverside, Cardiff, Wales, on the west bank of the River Taff. International test cricket matches and county cricket matches are held in the Sophia Gardens cricket ground, the home of Glamorgan County Cricket Club. The gardens are listed on the Cadw/ICOMOS Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales.
Sophia Gardens is located close to Cardiff city centre and is adjacent to Bute Park and Pontcanna Fields. It is linked to Bute Park by the Millennium footbridge over the River Taff (1999). In addition to the Glamorgan County Cricket Ground, the park contains the Sport Wales National Centre, Brewhouse & Kitchen public house, an exhibition area and a car and coach park, and the former warden's house.