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Cosmeston Lakes Country Park

Garden, Park & Outdoor · Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

Cosmeston Lakes Country Park is a garden, park & outdoor in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. Entry is free. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceFree entry
Checked on Vale of Glamorgan Council's page: free entry; pay parking 9am-10pm.
Best time to goDry days.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening.
Best agesAll ages
If it rainsOutdoor: pick dry days
ParkingPay parking; Blue Badge holders free. (£1 (1 hr), £2.10 (2 hrs), £4.20 (4 hrs), £5.20 all day)
Money saverFree or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic.
Top tipsLakes, woodland and play near Penarth; flat paths for pushchairs.
What to packWellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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