Last Alteration: Friday 07 December 2007
Grangemoor Park
Grangemoor Park
Cardiff
Grangemoor Park (also known as Penarth Moors) was originally a rubbish tip, but was transformed into a recreational park, opening in 2000.
How to get here:
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Road: A48 - Follow the A48 to the Culverhouse Cross, and then head towards Cardiff on the A4232. Take the exit to the A4055, then turn left at the roundabout and follow the road to ASDA. (~5.6 miles, 10m) +
ASDA car park (up to two hours)
Access: publicStatus: recognisableLooking West
Photograph taken: 4th December 2007 by Scott Frankton
The Warriors of Kudlak
Filmed: 2007
Sarah's machine streams particles into the sky.
Access: publicStatus: recognisableTowards the works
Photograph taken: 4th December 2007 by Scott Frankton
The Age of Steel
Filmed: 2007
The Doctor and gang arrive opposite Battersea Power Station.
Access: publicStatus: recognisableTowards the Business Park
Photograph taken: 4th December 2007 by Scott Frankton
The Age of Steel
Filmed: 2007
The Doctor and gang discuss tactics.
Where to walk to next?
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ASDA (Out of Time). Head east down the hill to ADSA.
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Dunleavey Drive (The Mark of the Beserker). Head south down the hill to the roundabout.
Other nearby locations:
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Earl Street (Out of Time). No route recorded to this location.
Additional locations as the crow flies:
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West Point Industrial Estate (Sleeper): 0.30 miles.
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Channel View Flats (Rose, Aliens of London): 0.35 miles.
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Elinia House (Invasion of the Bane): 0.42 miles.
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Penarth Road (Day One): 0.50 miles.
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Car Park (SJA Season Two Filming): 0.57 miles.
Production Notes
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8 Oct 2008: This was originally filmed for Partners in Crime with Donna's father Geoff, but in the end the only part of the scene was Donna walking up the hill. The actual 'chat' became with Wilf at his allotment (Lady Mary Allotments).
Trivia
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The Series Four Companions lists this location as Grange Well Park, but Cardiff Council's website reports it as Grangemoor Park.
Further links about the location
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BBC Wales - Age of Steel locations.
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Cardiff Council - Grangemoor Park
Related Stories
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The Age of Steel [5 Dec 2005]: Overlooking Battersea Power Station
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The Warriors of Kudlak [2007]: Sarah demonstrates her rain machine.
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Partners in Crime [8 Oct 2007]: Donna walks up "the hill" to Wilf's allotment.
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