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Pentwyn, Cardiff


Coordinates: 51°31′37″N 3°07′59″W / 51.527°N 3.133°W / 51.527; -3.133

Pentwyn is a district and community in the east of Cardiff, Wales, located northeast of the city centre. Pentwyn is near the districts of Llanedeyrn, Pontprennau, Llanrumney and St Mellons (Llaneirwg).The population taken at the 2011 census was 15,634.

Pentwyn has two pubs, the Village Inn and the Hollybush. A third pub, The Pentwyn Arms (formerly The Grand Slam) was converted in 2014 into a small Morrison's supermarket.

Pentwyn has its own shopping centre which includes a convenience store and Post Office, fish and chips shop, Indian takeaway, pizza outlet and betting shop. Pentwyn Retail Park, situated off the A48 junction near Pentwyn, hosts several other stores and food outlets. There are also several branches of supermarket chains in the local area.

Pentwyn is also home to St David Medical Centre, which comprises a doctor's surgery, veterinary surgery, dental practice, pharmacy and opticians.

Pentwyn Leisure Centre is one of Cardiff's largest; it has a swimming pool with a wave machine, squash courts, multi-activity sports hall, fitness suite, lounge bar and cafeteria. It is built in a similar layout to the Llanishen leisure centre. Behind the leisure centre is a popular skate park.

Pentwyn has five primary schools: The Hollies, St Bernadette's, St David's, Bryn Celyn and Glyncoed. There are currently no high schools in Pentwyn.


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