Open Doors - Insole Court

Nestled in the leafy Cardiff suburb of Llandaff, Insole Court is a Grade II* listed mansion house with a rich history and a vibrant events programme. After an extensive refurbishment, it is now run by a registered charity, the Insole Court Trust.

A Extraordinary Garden Tour: Grottoes, Follies and Control Rooms Join us for a brand-new tour of the fascinating buildings and structures in the grounds of Insole Court. Let us take you back to the days when this was a private garden for the use and enjoyment of the Insole family. We’ll explore the lodges which gave visitors their first impression at the gate, the glass houses which put food for on the table and flowers in vases, and the whimsical grottoes and follies dotted through the grounds.

Sessions at 10am / 11am / 12pm / 1pm / 2pm / 3pm
Free Entry ~ Donations welcome
Please note: The tour will involve walking for around 45 minutes and will take place on some uneven
paths. Sturdy shoes and suitable clothing is recommended. Meet outside the Gift Shop around 5 minutes before the start time. Pre-booked advanced tickets only, no walk ups

Tickets can be booked here: https://www.ticketsource.com/insolecourt/cadw-open-doors-tour-grottoes-…

Address - Insole Court, Fairwater Road, Llandaff, Cardiff, CF5 2LN.

On foot - take in the scenery and explore the local area as part of your visit to Insole Court. The Court is only 1 mile from the Taff Trail. Pedestrian access is available from the North Gate on Fairwater Road (main entrance), the South Gate on Vaughan Avenue and the East Gate on Insole Gardens.

By bicycle - the main cycle routes to Insole Court are:
From Cardiff Bay via the Ely Trail
From Cardiff city centre via the Taff Trail
Visit Keeping Cardiff Moving for more information on cycling in Cardiff, including maps of the Taff and Ely Trails.
Bike parking is near the Dairy (car park) or in front of the mansion.

By car - Insole Court is located off Fairwater Road in Llandaff and is signposted from Llandaff Village. There is car parking on site available on a first come, first served basis, including 3 designated disabled parking bays.
- Check BBC Traffic News.
- Plan your route with the RAC Routeplanner

By bus - the nearest buses that operate between Cardiff city centre and Insole Court are:
66 (Cardiff Bus). Alight on Fairwater Road at Rookwood Close, walk back 150m to the North gate.
25, 62 or 63 (Cardiff Bus) & 122 or 124 (Stagecoach). This stop is 550m from the North Gate on Fairwater Rd. Alight at Llandaff Black Lion, walk up the hill to the traffic lights, turn left into Fairwater Road, and follow the brown signs.

Insole Court is approximately a 25 minute bus ride from Cardiff city centre.
You can plan your bus or train journey using the Traveline Cymru website or by calling their helpline on 0300 200 22 33.

By train - the nearest station is Fairwater. Insole Court is 500m from the Fairwater Road exit. Services are operated by Transport For Wales on the City Line that runs from Coryton to Radyr through the city centre (and in reverse).