Opening Times
Open all year
Gardens open Sunrise to Sunset
Gift Shop & Mansion House – 10am to 4pm
Potting Shed Café: 9am to 5pm
Always free to enter – Donations Welcome!
Historic Mansion and Gardens!
Located in Llandaff, Cardiff, Insole Court is a restored Victorian mansion surrounded by historic gardens. Explore the house, discover local history through an immersive exhibition, or enjoy the rock garden, community garden and picnic spots. Visitors can also browse the gift shop and bookshop, enjoy refreshments at the Potting Shed Café and attend regular events.
My top tip: Go on, book a guided tour – highly recommended!
Visitor Review Rating – 4.7
Ticket Prices:
Free Entry
Donations Welcome!
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Opening Times & Admission Prices
Opening Times: The garden and house are open all year round
Opening Times: Gardens open Sunrise to Sunset, House & Gift Shop 10am to 4pm, Café 9am to 5pm
Admission Prices: Free to enter with a suggested donation of £5 for Adults & £2.50 for under 16’s
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Visitor Information for Insole Court
Insole Court or peraps it should be Cwrt Insole, is located in the Cardiff suburb of Llandaff and is a restored Grade II* listed mansion house with plenty for all the family to visit and enjoy.
The ground floor of the house is open to explore while the first floor is home to a permanent exhibition This House is a Stage with a walk through audio detailing local history.
The gardens are an ideal spot for walking the dog, admiring the planting or taking a picnic. Or all of these.
Open to the public since 1946 there is year round access and enjoyment from the displays.
The remains of the old Peach House are still visible and the rock garden is home to alpines and irisis.
If venturing off the beaten track good walking shoes are recommended.
Look out for the Community Garden Which is in the old kitchen garden and all fruit and vegetables grown there are donated to local food pantries.
Refreshments are served at the Potting Shed Café which has indoor and outdoor seating and serves a range of seasonal home made and ethical food.
Dogs on leads are welcome in the Café and must be supervised at all times.
The Gift shop has an excellent range of locally sourced crafts and produce including candles, ice cream and flowers.
The Butler’s Bookshop, in the Butlers Pantry, has a good range of titles for you to peruse and be inspired by. Good quality book donations welcome!
Mansion & Garden Tours run by volunteers can be booked here.
Speaking of booking you can alos hold your wedding at Insole Court – so get it booked now!
And a number of the rooms are available to hire out for community, personal and business events.
There are a regular number of events held at Insole Court from film nights, lecture and craft markets.
Accessibility at Insole Court
The Gardens have accessible pathways with a map available here – pdf.
disabled parking and loos available.
Dogs at Insole Court
Assistance dogs allowed everywhere and dogs welcome on site including the Café. Leads preferred in the car park and northern drive.
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Visitors Reviews of Insole Court
Visitor Review Score 4.7 stars
Don’t take our word for how genuinely super these gardens and features are.
Here is what visitors have to say about their visit to Insole Court:
Charlotte Werner loved the wedding setting, careful organisation and memorable experience.
Richard Insole appreciated the mansion’s history, knowledgeable volunteers and peaceful grounds.
Julia Flint enjoyed the tour guides, impressive grounds and historic character.
Miriam and David praised the welcoming staff, guided tours, gardens, café and community events.
Maren Deepwell praised the beautiful wedding rooms and supportive events team
Map of local gardens near to Insole Court for you to visit
While you are visiting the Insole Court take some time to discover other gardens nearby!
Local gardens and attractions near to Insole Court
Llandaff Cathedral – 0.5 mile from Insole Court: Explore the historic cathedral, tranquil grounds and surrounding village.
Hailey Park – 1 mile from Insole Court: Enjoy leafy walking routes, open green spaces and riverside scenery.
Forest Farm & Melingriffith – 2 miles from Insole Court: Discover woodland walks, wetlands, wildlife and peaceful nature trails.
Bute Park – 3 miles from Insole Court: Wander historic parkland featuring an arboretum, horticultural displays and riverside paths.
Dyffryn Gardens – 7 miles from Insole Court: Explore Edwardian garden rooms, formal lawns, an arboretum and exotic glasshouses.
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