Sophia Gardens is located close to Cardiff city centre and is adjacent to Bute Park and Pontcanna Fields.

Lady Sophia was concerned to provide open space for recreation in the rapidly expanding town in the late 19th century, in which her husband was heavily involved.

In 1891 the park was home to Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show during his tour of British provincial towns.

[7][8] Sophia Gardens Pavilion was built in 1951 for the Festival of Britain, and was used as a concert venue until it collapsed under heavy snowfall in 1982.

[9][10] Following the closure of Cardiff Central bus station in 2015, National Express long-distance coach services depart and arrive at Sophia Gardens.