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Singles in and around Roath and Cathays
Roath and Cathays are lively, leafy districts just north of the centre, with a famous park lake and plenty of independent cafés. For a first date there's a lap of the lake at Roath Park, a walk through Cathays Park, or a coffee on City Road. Check opening times before you go.
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First date ideas in Roath and Cathays
Three easy places to meet someone new in Roath and Cathays. Check opening times before you go.
Roath Park and its lake
A big Victorian park with a boating lake, gardens and the Scott Memorial Lighthouse. Free to enter and a classic Cardiff first date walk.
Cathays Park
A grand civic area with white stone buildings, gardens and the National Museum Cardiff. The park is free, but check opening times before you go.
Roath Mill Gardens and the Roath Brook
A quiet green strip beside the brook running through the area. Good for a short, relaxed wander.
Around Roath and Cathays
Neighbourhoods and nearby towns: Roath, Cathays, Plasnewydd, Penylan and Adamsdown.
Getting there: Roath and Cathays are well served by buses from Cardiff city centre. Cathays station is on the City Line, and Cardiff Queen Street is close to the southern end of Roath.
Go Cardiff Dating covers the whole Cardiff area, so you can join from Roath and Cathays and search nearby towns too. New to dating again? Our guide to dating safely is a good place to start.
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Questions about dating in Roath and Cathays
What is a good first date in Roath and Cathays?
There are plenty of easy options: a lap of the lake at Roath Park, a walk through Cathays Park and a coffee on City Road. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Roath and Cathays?
Roath and Cathays are well served by buses from Cardiff city centre. Cathays station is on the City Line, and Cardiff Queen Street is close to the southern end of Roath.
Can I join Go Cardiff Dating from Roath and Cathays?
Yes. Creating a profile is free, and when you sign up you pick your area so we can show you singles nearby. Go Cardiff Dating covers the whole Cardiff area, so you can search other towns too.
Is it safe to meet someone from online dating in Roath and Cathays?
Meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you are going and keep the first date short. Every member is ID verified, and our guide to dating safely has more tips.