Rhoose
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(Y Rhws) Vale of Glamorgan Rhos (1533). ‘(Place on the) moor’. Welsh rhos.
| Rhondda, Rhode, Rhobell Fawr | |
| Rhos-on-sea, Rhosllanerchrugog, Rhostryfan |
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Coordinates: 51°23′26″N 3°21′08″W / 51.39063°N 3.35236°W
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| Welsh: Y Rhws | |
 View over part of Rhoose Point facing southeast |
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 Rhoose
Rhoose shown within the Vale of Glamorgan |
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| Population | 4,875 (2001) |
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| OS grid reference | ST060666 |
| Community | Rhoose |
| Principal area | Vale of Glamorgan |
| Ceremonial county | South Glamorgan |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BARRY |
| Postcode district | CF62 |
| Dialling code | 01446 |
| Police | South Wales |
| Fire | South Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| EU Parliament | Wales |
| UK Parliament | Vale of Glamorgan |
| Welsh Assembly | Vale of Glamorgan |
| List of places: UK • Wales • Vale of Glamorgan | |
Rhoose (Welsh: Y Rhws) is a village and community located near the sea (the Bristol Channel) in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, near Barry.
The village is the location of Cardiff International Airport, formerly RAF Rhoose, a Holiday Park (Fontygary Leisure Park), some shops, two public houses (The Fontygary Inn and the Highwayman), Rhoose Social Club, Stuart McNicol's house and an active Surf Life Saving Club (Rhoose Lifeguards).
Rhoose is one of the fastest growing villages in the Vale of Glamorgan, with the two newest developments being "The Hollies", and more recently, Rhoose Point. Rhoose Cardiff International Airport railway station, which was scheduled to re-open in 2003, suffered numerous bureaucratic delays before eventually re-opening in June 2005. There are now regular train services to Cardiff and Bridgend via Barry and the Vale of Glamorgan.
Rhoose has a strong Scottish connection as it is the home of Stuart McNicol, the famous Scottish prop who plays for Llantwit Major RFC. He is now so famous that he needs security outside his house for protection from his autograph-seeking fans.
External links
- Rhoose Lifeguard Club
- Rhoose Football Club
- www.geograph.org.uk : Photographs of Rhoose and surrounding area
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