There’s quite a bit going on in Splott; more than you might think. From dining out, Portuguese style, to playing some baseball or enjoying the upcoming live music scene, there’s pretty much something for everyone. Here we look at things you can do in the land of the speedbump. Splott Beach, as it’s known, is our little strip of coastline and officially part of the Coastline of Wales. It may not be Barbados, or even Barrybados, but it has a unique blend of industrial and natural charm. It’s easy to spend an hour walking the foreshore and looking at all the different merchants’ names on the bricks that have washed ashore following the dismantling of local factories or just find some interesting items washed ashore at high tide. To find Splott Beach, head across Moorland Park, walk down Portmanmoor Road to the end, turnleft at the junction, keep left at the big roundabout with all the trees and cross over the road, when it’s safe, opposite the billboard by the Steelworks. There’s a metal gate which is easy to miss, but head through it and you’ll find the foreshore. Go for breakfast If there’s one thing that you can guarantee in Splott, it’s a good breakfast! The Imperial Café on Splott Road is a long-standing café and a local tradition, serving a cornucopia of breakfast choices, some even include chips! There’s a veggie breakfast on offer too for the meat-free diners. A newer addition to the Splott café landscape is Luvly Grub, situated just under the bridge on South Park Road, which also does a mean range of breakfasts and a fantastic range of burgers if you want a brunch-type munch instead of a full English. If you fancy a breakfast bap on the go instead of a sit-down, try the hearty offerings in Carlisle Bakery. They will put a whole breakfast in a bap for you to take away! Whichever you chose, you can be guaranteed a great breakfast at a good price. Enjoy a picnic in the park Splott has two parks with large expanses of lush green grass ideal for picnicking on a sunny day. Be it Moorland Park at the bottom of Aberystwyth Street or Splott Park on the other side of the old railway line, both are ideal for spreading out a blanket and spending a few hours stretched out in the sun, raiding the picnic hamper. If you can’t be bothered packing a picnic but get a bit peckish, Pregos Street Food van is just the other side of Moorland Park on the road leading to Splott Market. Explore Splott Market That brings us neatly onto number four! Start your weekend with a trip to Splott Market and you can stock up of fruit & veg, buy some tunes, get a fab deal on a recommissioned bike or try the fabulous samosa stand at the back of the hall. It’s a tidy way to spend an hour or two and who knows what goodies you might find? Go for dinner Splott has a restaurant! Yes, honestly it does! El Timon is a Portuguese restaurant on Splott Road that serves fab food for fantastic value. Open from 6.30pm most evenings, the restaurant is known for its super-size steaks and the 2-for-£9.99 specials menu. Last time I visited, I tried the fish soup starter and the lamb shank main and both were delicious. Washed down with a bottle (or two) of Portuguese lager, and coming in at a very reasonable £15, it was a lovely evening that was easy on the pocket and the legs, being just around the corner! This really is a little local gem that I would encourage anyone to try. Stretch your acting chops with some Am-Dram The Old Splott Library at the bottom of Singleton Road has been revitalised of late and now hosts an exciting array of activities, including an amateur dramatics society that meets every Thursday evening. Telstars Theatre Company meets 7.30-9.30pm and welcomes new members! Enjoy some live music Back to the Old Splott Library again! On the last Friday of every month, people of Splott can enjoy live folk music at ‘Y Parlwr’ for a mere fiver and – get this – take their own booze! The Cottage, Splott’s last ‘pub’, offers live music most Sunday evenings with open mic sessions by local songstress Geri-D or live music and loop sessions from local musician Thoby Davis. Starting at 6pm (open mic) or a little later for the loop session, it’s a great way to finish off a weekend and a great opportunity for local people to showcase their own musical talents. Go for a swim The Star Hub in Splott park has a shiny new 25 meter swimming pool which accommodates seasoned swimmers, beginners, children and those just looking to float around and relax. A swim costs £4.15 for adults and £2.05 for children. Go for a pint Though pubs and clubs are closing at a scary rate, there are still a few watering holes left in Splott. If you fancy an after-work pint, you can pop along to The Cottage on Sanquhar Street, the New Fleurs on Walker Road or stretch your legs and go over the bridge into Adamsdown to try the refurbished Royal Oak. All offer food, friendly service and a chance to have a natter over a pint. Swings and roundabouts Splott currently has two parks for children, with swings, slides and other childhood faves. There’s one behind the Old Splott library on Hinton Street and one next to Lidl, in between East Tyndall and Sanquhar Street. There was a park for children just off Horwood Close, but it was taken down as part of the work to raise Beresford Road Bridge. Good news though – word on the street is that it’s re-opening soon, as Network Rail, bless them, agreed to put in a new one after the work had been completed. Go antique hunting Cardiff Indoor Flea Market is one of this area’s real hidden gems and if you’ve got an hour or two to spare on the weekend, it’s a fabulous place to explore. A word of warning though; you can lose hours in this Aladdin’s den! Treasure! The market is split into three areas; two main rooms which house the stalls, and an auction room, where items are on display on a Saturday so that people can view them before the auction on a Sunday (viewing on a Sunday starts at...

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