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| '''Llanishen''' (] '''Llanisien''' ''llan'' church + ''Isien'' ]) is a district of the ] of ], ]. It well-known locally as the home of the 'Tax Offices', the tallest buildings in north Cardiff and a landmark for miles around. The office complex overlooks the 'Fishguard estate', Parc Ty Glas industrial estate, old village, leafy suburban roads and varous parkland that constitute Llanishen. The district is also is home to a fully-featured Leisure Centre and the 60-acre ] - a local beauty spot that is connected to Cardiff's famous ], which bisects the city from the rising hills in the north to ] in the south. | '''Llanishen''' (] '''Llanisien''' ''llan'' church + ''Isien'' ]) is a district of the ] of ], ]. It well-known locally as the home of the 'Tax Offices', the tallest buildings in north Cardiff and a landmark for miles around. The office complex overlooks the 'Fishguard estate', Parc Ty Glas industrial estate, old village, leafy suburban roads and varous parkland that constitute Llanishen. The district is also is home to a fully-featured Leisure Centre and the 60-acre ] - a local beauty spot that is connected to Cardiff's famous ], which bisects the city from the rising hills in the north to ] in the south. | ||
| ==History== | |||
| The Glider Field (next to Llanishen Leisure Centre) was used for glider training during WW2. ] had ties with Llanishen... | |||
| ==Parc Ty Glas Industrial Estate== | ==Parc Ty Glas Industrial Estate== | ||
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| ==Leisure== | ==Leisure== | ||
| based at Llanishen Reservoir (as well as ]) is one of Wales' foremost Sailing Schools which enjoys an international reputation. The reservoirs are also used extensively for fly-fishing, but are currently under threat from a commercial development for domestic housing. | |||
| ===Llanishen Sailing Centre=== | |||
| ⚫ | Llanishen Leisure Centre |
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| based at ], Llanishen Sailing Centre is, along with ], one of Wales' foremost Sailing Schools, and enjoys an international reputation.<ref name="Llanishen Sailing Centre">{{cite web|title=Llanishen Sailing Centre|url=http://www.llanishensc.co.uk}}</ref>. | |||
| ===Llanishen and Lisvane Reservoirs=== | |||
| The two non-functional reservoirs (the smaller Lisvane reservoir is adjoined to Llanishen Reservoir) have been used extensively for fly-fishing in prevous years, but are currently under threat from an American-lead commercial development for domestic housing. Fishing has been outlawed by the current owners, and a fence has been erected around Llanishen Reservoir (where the proposed houses would be built around a reduced lake). Locals are campaigning to make the area a registered village green.<ref name="Llanishen RAG">{{cite web|title=Llanishen RAG|url=http://www.llanishenrag.com}}</ref><ref name="icWales Feature">{{cite web|title=icWales Feature|url=http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/features/tm_objectid=17632301&method=full&siteid=50082-name_page.html}}</ref>. | |||
| ===Llanishen Leisure Centre=== | |||
| ⚫ | Llanishen Leisure Centre<ref name="Llanishen Leisure Centre">{{cite web|title=Llanishen Leisure Centre|url=http://www.cardiff.gov.uk/content.asp?nav=2868%2C2967%2C3001%2C3707%2C3712&parent_directory_id=2865}}</ref> is situated in Llanishen. It has a pool, Squash courts, multi-activity Sports Hall, an improved Gym & Fitness suite, two Snooker Tables and Lounge Bar & Pool Side Cafeteria. | ||
| ===Llanishen Skate Park=== | |||
| In the large 'Glider Field' alongside the leisure centre, there is a public Skate Park. <ref name="Llanishen Skate Park">{{cite web|title=Llanishen Skate Park|url=http://www.cardiff.gov.uk/content.asp?Parent_Directory_id=2865&nav=2868,2967,3772,3773,4839}}</ref> | |||
| Skate Park Facilities: 2 Quarter-pipes / Jump box / 2 flat banks / Driveway / Spine | Skate Park Facilities: 2 Quarter-pipes / Jump box / 2 flat banks / Driveway / Spine | ||
| ===Llanishen Rugby Club=== | |||
| The playing ground, and large training ground, is off Usk Road, and has been used in the past for training by visiting international teams. The Club House is off Ty Glas Avenue nearby.<ref name="Llanishen Rugby Club">{{cite web|title=Llanishen Rugby Club|url=http://www.llanishenrfc.co.uk/}}</ref> | |||
| ===Public Houses in Llanishen=== | |||
| *The Church Inn, Ty Glas Road | |||
| *Phoenix and Cedars Hotel, Fidlas Road | |||
| *Ty Glas, Ty Glas Avenue | |||
| *Wolf's Castle, Templton Avenue | |||
| ==Famous people from Llanishen== | |||
| The film director ] (], ]) was born in Llanishen. His father was Labour MP ].<ref name="Richard Marquand biography">{{cite web|title=Richard Marquand biography|url=http://cinema.aliceadsl.fr/personnalite/default.aspx?personnaliteid=PI010074}}</ref> | |||
| ==References== | |||
| {{reflist}} | |||
| ==External Links== | |||
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Revision as of 20:32, 23 October 2007
- There is also a Llanishen in Monmouthshire
Llanishen (Welsh Llanisien llan church + Isien Saint Isan) is a district of the city of Cardiff, Wales. It well-known locally as the home of the 'Tax Offices', the tallest buildings in north Cardiff and a landmark for miles around. The office complex overlooks the 'Fishguard estate', Parc Ty Glas industrial estate, old village, leafy suburban roads and varous parkland that constitute Llanishen. The district is also is home to a fully-featured Leisure Centre and the 60-acre Llanishen Reservoir - a local beauty spot that is connected to Cardiff's famous green belt, which bisects the city from the rising hills in the north to Cardiff Bay in the south.
History
The Glider Field (next to Llanishen Leisure Centre) was used for glider training during WW2. Oliver Cromwell had ties with Llanishen...
Parc Ty Glas Industrial Estate
Parc Ty Glas is now home to the offices of S4C (the national television station for Wales), and the National Eisteddfod of Wales, as well as a recent branch of Marks and Spencer Simply Food. Recently opened, near Marks and Spencer, is a Boots, Laura Ashley and Starbucks. Also on the site are government buildings, mostly occupied by the HM Revenue and Customs (mainly Revenue division — including an enquiry centre, or IREC).
Royal Ordnance Factory
Southwest Llanishen hosted a World War II Royal Ordnance Factory, ROF Cardiff, which in 1987 became an Atomic Weapons Establishment. It closed down and has recently been the site of a major housing development.
Schools
Primary:
- Cefn Onn
- Christ the King R.C. Primary School
- Coed Glas
- Ysgol y Wern
Secondary:
Transport
The area can be reached by rail via Llanishen railway station at the eastern end of the area and Ty Glas railway station, and by bus along routes 27, 28, 29, 29B and 86. Llanishen can be approached from the south via Caerphilly Road, and also, more centrally, via Fidlas Road at Rhydypenau crossroads (north of Roath Park).
Government and politics
Electoral ward
The electoral ward of Llanishen falls within the parliamentary constituency of Cardiff North. It covers some or all of the geographical areas of Llanishen, Birchgrove and Thornhill. It is bounded by the wards of Lisvane to the northwest; Cyncoed to the southwest; Heath to the south; and Rhiwbina to the west.
Representation
Since June 2004 Llanishen has been represented by 4 Conservative Councillors: Jon Burns, Richard Foley, Craig Piper and Bob Smith.
Represented in the Welsh Assembly since 2007 by Jonathan Morgan AM (Cardiff North)
Leisure
Llanishen Sailing Centre
based at Llanishen Reservoir, Llanishen Sailing Centre is, along with Cardiff Bay, one of Wales' foremost Sailing Schools, and enjoys an international reputation..
Llanishen and Lisvane Reservoirs
The two non-functional reservoirs (the smaller Lisvane reservoir is adjoined to Llanishen Reservoir) have been used extensively for fly-fishing in prevous years, but are currently under threat from an American-lead commercial development for domestic housing. Fishing has been outlawed by the current owners, and a fence has been erected around Llanishen Reservoir (where the proposed houses would be built around a reduced lake). Locals are campaigning to make the area a registered village green..
Llanishen Leisure Centre
Llanishen Leisure Centre is situated in Llanishen. It has a pool, Squash courts, multi-activity Sports Hall, an improved Gym & Fitness suite, two Snooker Tables and Lounge Bar & Pool Side Cafeteria.
Llanishen Skate Park
In the large 'Glider Field' alongside the leisure centre, there is a public Skate Park.
Skate Park Facilities: 2 Quarter-pipes / Jump box / 2 flat banks / Driveway / Spine
Llanishen Rugby Club
The playing ground, and large training ground, is off Usk Road, and has been used in the past for training by visiting international teams. The Club House is off Ty Glas Avenue nearby.
Public Houses in Llanishen
- The Church Inn, Ty Glas Road
- Phoenix and Cedars Hotel, Fidlas Road
- Ty Glas, Ty Glas Avenue
- Wolf's Castle, Templton Avenue
Famous people from Llanishen
The film director Richard Marquand (Jagged Edge, Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) was born in Llanishen. His father was Labour MP Hilary Marquand.
References
- "Llanishen Sailing Centre".
- "Llanishen RAG".
- "icWales Feature".
- "Llanishen Leisure Centre".
- "Llanishen Skate Park".
- "Llanishen Rugby Club".
- "Richard Marquand biography".
External Links
| (NW) | Thornhill | Lisvane |
| Rhiwbina | Llanishen | Cyncoed |
| Birchgrove | Heath | (SE) |