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.

Explore the fascinating lives of those who worked behind the scenes on our exclusive tour of the servants’ quarters at our Mansion House. Learn about the daily routines, challenges, and stories of  the domestic staff who played a crucial role in maintaining the grandeur of the mansion. So what are you waiting for? Join us on our Servants Quarters tour this September as part of Open Doors festival. Please be aware that this tour involves climbing several floors of steps, please use your own judgement as to whether you are able to take on this tour

16th, 18th and 22nd September. Tours running at 11am, 11.20am, 11.40am, 12pm, 12.20pm, 12.40pm

There are 5 spaces on each timeslot. Bookings can be made via our website: https://insolecourt.org/event/llandaff­open­doors­2024/2024­09­ 16/ or by calling the Gift Shop on 029210167920

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).