Bute Park Cardiff

Summary

A 56-acre public park in the centre of Cardiff running alongside the River Taff, with formal gardens, tree collections, and the grounds of Cardiff Castle — a frequently used outdoor filming location for Cardiff and Wales productions.

About this location

Bute Park runs along the west bank of the River Taff from the Bute Park Arboretum in the north to the grounds of Cardiff Castle in the south, forming a green corridor through the city centre. The park is roughly 56 acres of mixed ground: formal walled gardens, a kitchen garden area, open meadow, the Taff riverside path, mature tree collections, and areas of rougher woodland toward the northern section. For filming purposes, the park offers accessible inner-city green space that can read as countryside or formal garden depending on which section is used. The riverside path alongside the Taff has been used for running sequences and chase scenes. The proximity to Cardiff Castle means productions can combine the park’s informal outdoor settings with the castle’s architecture in a single location day. Cardiff Council manages filming in the park through its events and filming office, and the park has hosted drama, commercials, and music video productions throughout the year.