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Llandaff North, Cardiff

Llandaff North, Cardiff

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Rowers on the River Taff at Llandaff North

Llandaff North (Welsh: Gogledd Ystum Tâf) is a middle-class suburb located in the north of Cardiff, South Wales. It is also located directly north of Llandaff but is an electoral ward which falls within the wider parliamentary constituency of Cardiff North. This constituency is known as a key marginal and is one of a handful within the United Kingdom which is decisive in a British General Election. Being mainly middle-class and "swing voters" the residents of Llandaff North are of some interest to national politicians.

Llandaff North is quite a small and quiet residential area which is served by a number of village shops. The southern boundary of Llandaff North is formed by the River Taff which also separates Llandaff North from Llandaff. These two areas are linked by a road bridge which spans this river and which also provides a spectacular view of Llandaff Cathedral. Llandaff North means "north of the bend in the River Taff" and at this geographical bend you will also find a quite stunning waterfall and the base of Llandaff Rowing Club.

Llandaff Railway Station is based in Llandaff North and this branch line links both areas to the centre of Cardiff (to the east) and to the valleys (to the west). The branch line is also the northern boundary of Llandaff North which separates the area from other areas in the north of Cardiff.

History
Llandaff North, along with Llandaff, was incorporated into Cardiff in 1922.
Population (June 1999) = 8,250 (Cardiff Research Centre Estimate)

Schools
Hawthorn Infant School (Hawthorn Rd East, Llandaff North) and Hawthorn Junior School (Hawthorn Rd West, Llandaff North) are two small state schools at the heart of the Llandaff North. The schools are very near to each other but are separated by village shops on Station Road.
Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf (Bridge Rd, Llandaff North) is a state secondary school based on the outskirts of Llandaff North. It is a Welsh language comprehensive school of non-denominational religion which serves some children from Llandaff North and from across south Wales.
Whitchurch High School (formerly Whitchurch Grammar School) is a state secondary school based in the Whitchurch area of Cardiff. It is an English language comprehensive school of non-denominational religion which serves the majority of state educated children in Llandaff North.
The Cathedral School is an English preparatory and secondary school based in the Llandaff area of Cardiff. It is an independent boarding and day school which has strong links with Llandaff Cathedral. Parents in Llandaff North wanting to educate their children privately (but locally) would send their children to this school. The school is by far the best in the locality and is also one of the most successful in South Wales.

Facilities
GP Surgery - Llandaff North Medical Centre (Number 99 Station Road, Llandaff North, Cardiff)

Sports Clubs
Llandaff North Rugby Football Cub
Llandaff Rowing Club - Located in Llandaff, the club row the stretch of river that forms the southern boundary of Llandaff North.


 Buses in Llandaff North: 24 25 to Cardiff City Centre
       see www.cardiffbus.com for details


 Libraries in Llandaff North:
 Llandaff North Library
       Gabalfa Avenue
       Llandaff North
       Cardiff
       CF14 2HU
 029 2061 3182
 Monday 9.00-1.00 2.00-6.00
       Tuesday 9.00-1.00 2.00-7.00
       Wednesday 9.00-1.00 2.00-6.00
       Thursday 9.00-1.00 2.00-6.00
       Friday 9.00-1.00 2.00-6.00
       Saturday 9.00-1.00 2.00-5.30


 Rugby in Llandaff North: Llandaff North RFC


 Vets in Llandaff North:
 Cumines Veterinary Surgery
       4 Evansfield Rd
       Llandaff North
       Cardiff
       South Glamorgan
       CF14 2FA
 02920 576600


 Pubs/Bars in Llandaff North:
 The Cow and Snuffers llustration(s) or photograph(s) viewable
       Gabalfa Rd
       Llandaff North
       Cardiff
       South Glamorgan
       CF14 2JH
 029 2056 4049

 The Pineapple llustration(s) or photograph(s) viewable
       39 Station Road
       Llandaff North
       CF14 2FD
       Cardiff
       South Glamorgan
 029 2057 8710

 The Railway
       132 Station Road
       Llandaff North
       CF14 2FH
 029 2057 1151

 Royal Exchange
       Ty Mawr Road
       Llandaff North
       Cardiff
       South Glamorgan
 CF14 2FQ


 Retail in Llandaff North:
 Co-op Convenience Shop
       129 Station Road
       Llandaff North
       Cardiff
       South Glamorgan
       CF14 2FE


 Schools/Collges in Llandaff North:
 Hawthorn Infant School
       Hawthorn Road East
       Llandaff North
       Cardiff
       CF14 2LR
 02920 564465
 02920 575769

 Hawthorn Junior School
       Hawthorn Road West
       Llandaff North
       Cardiff
       CF14 2FL
 02920 564345
 02920 575996


 Chemists/Pharmacies in Llandaff North:
 J Basil Hughes
       93 Station Road
       Llandaff North
       Cardiff
       South Glamorgan
       CF14 2FD
 029 2056 4038


 Doctors in Llandaff North:
 Dr A S Jamal
       39 Belle Vue Crescent
       Llandaff North
       Cardiff
       South Glamorgan
       CF14 2FJ
 029 2057 8707

 Drs Dayananda Rothwell, Rowe & Black
       Llandaff North Medical Centre
       99 Station Road
       Llandaff North
       Cardiff
       South Glamorgan
       CF14 2FD
 029 2056 7822



 

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