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GETTING HERE

Halloween Island takes place at Alexandra Head, Cardiff Bay

ArrIVE BY Ghost SHIP

The most magical way to begin your adventure!


Hop aboard the Ghost Ship at Mermaid Quay and glide across Cardiff Bay straight to the Island entrance.

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Our boats depart from the waterfront at Mermaid Quay, right beside the Celtic Ring on Roald Dahl Plass, in the heart of Cardiff Bay. Simply head towards the water — you won’t miss us!

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Please note: the Ghost Ship is weather dependent. If it cannot sail, the Island is still fully open and accessible on foot (approx. 15 minutes across the Barrage).

Arrive on FOOt

Enjoy a scenic walk across the Cardiff Bay Barrage. It’s around 15 minutes from Mermaid Quay to Alexandra Head. From Penarth, follow the barrage path across the water for another scenic route to the island.

BY CAR

Follow signs for Cardiff Bay (not Alexandra Head).

From the west (M4 J33) → A4232

From the east (M4 J29) → A48 (3rd exit)


Parking

  • Q-Park, Cardiff Bay (near Wales Millennium Centre), CF10 4PH

  • Havannah Street Car Park (near Voco St David’s Hotel), CF10 5SG

  • Britannia Park Car Park (near Norwegian Church), CF10 4PA

  • Cardiff Barrage Car Park (Penarth side), CF64 1LQ. Please note there is no direct access to the Ghost Ship from this car park - best for those arriving from Penarth side.​​

BY TRAIN

Transport for Wales runs a regular service between Cardiff Queen Street (city centre) and Cardiff Bay Station.

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If you’re planning to take the Ghost Ship, the dock at Mermaid Quay is just a few minutes’ walk from the station.

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If you wish to walk, it’s about a 15-minutes to Alexandra Head across the Barrage.

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Cardiff Central Station is about a 25-minute walk or a short bus/taxi ride to the Bay.

BY BUS

The Baycar (Service 6) runs directly between the city centre (St Mary Street) and Cardiff Bay (Wales Millennium Centre).

 

Other services:

1 & 2 → stop at Mermaid Quay

5 → stops at WMC, Mermaid Quay, Techniquest, then on to the International Sports Village

8 → also stops at Mermaid Quay (via Grangetown, not direct)

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More info: cardiffbus.com

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