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From June 1 until September 28, hop onboard the 91 from JQ stand on Wood Street to Penarth's popular seafront, also known as "The Garden by the Sea"

Click here to view the timetable.

Penarth Pier Pavilion now glistens and shines above the gentle waves of the Bristol Channel lapping the fossil-rich pebbled beach. The Pavilion now boasts a small cinema, an art exhibition and a cafe serving food and drink daily with spectacular views.   

Tread the boardwalks of the pier for a more traditional seaside meal of fish and chips, or treat yourself to an ice cream. Watch the tide come and go and take a peep at fishermen’s catch of the day from the benches dotted along the pier. A small independent sweet shop full of character is a hidden gem at the entrance gate.

Stroll along the esplanade up to the ‘clifftops’ for more amazing views across the channel where you’ll be able to see Steep Holm and Flat Holm Islands. On a clear day you’ll also be able to make out Weston-Super-Mare in the distance. 

Fares

Normal Cardiff Bus fares apply for this service, so show your day-to-go if you’re connecting from elsewhere in the city. 

Day-to-go  Adults - £3.60 from the driver or £3.50 on iff app Young Persons - £2.40 from the driver or £2.30 on iff app

Single Adults - £1.80 Young Persons - £1.30

There's something for everyone - check out the full programme of events below.

Thursday 29 May Workshops:

African Drumming

Breakdance / Cheerleading

Craft Make & Take

From Saturday 24 to Thursday 29 May, there will also be ad hoc street theatre, including stilt walkers, balloon modelling, magic and juggling plus walk about costume characters.

FRIDAY 30 MAY

TITAN the Robot - the biggest entertainer on earth! 8ft of robotic street theatre, comedy, music and fantastic family fun. Titan was seen in the Big Brother house and on stage with Will.i.am, Rihanna and Will Smith. And, now, he’s making a very special appearance on the Quayside at Mermaid Quay. 12 noon to 4pm.

SATURDAY 31 MAY

A day of performances from choirs in support of Tenovus, Wales' leading cancer charity

11:00am Quay Notes

11:30am Sing & Inspire

12:00pm Barry Sing With Us

12:30pm Sororitas

1:00pm Seranata

1:30pm Yasmine Davies

2:00pm Jessie Hallett: Remembering August

2:30pm Jessie Hallett: Remembering August

SUNDAY 1 JUNE

Good music, great fun & giveaways with Capital FM’s Street Stars and the Capital FM pop-up studio on the Quayside, giving you the chance to be a Capital DJ and share your demo on social media. 12 noon – 4pm.

With waterfront restaurants and cafés, tune in to the Mermaid Quay Music Fest for a great family day out.

REMEMBER to watch out for the PIRATE!!!!!

The ceremony of HMS Dragon will take place at 11am on Sunday (18th of May) with music from the Royal Marines Band from 10.45am. This will then be followed by a Freedom Parade through the city. 

Here is the interview filmed by Cardiff Coucil with the Captain of HMS Dragon!!!