Bute Park is currently undergoing a £5.6 million restoration project, supported by a £3.1 million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). This will restore some important historic features, provide new facilities and help tell the story of Bute Park. Summerhouse Kiosk: Echoing the design of the original William Burges summerhouse in the park, the Summerhouse Kiosk was completed May 2010 and provides a much needed refreshment and toilet facility in one of the busiest parts of the park. Animal Wall: Completed Oct 2010, the iconic William Burges landmark was cleaned and and the damaged animals repaired. West Lodge: The restoration and extension of this historic landmark has now been completed, and will provide a visitor information/orientation point, refreshment and retail facilities, and additional public toilets within the park. As a point of note, the tiles for the tiled floor in the cafe area are the Victorian tiles from the Friary. They had been taken up by the History Society in the mid 70's and stored in boxes in the nursery. The Friends were involved with sorting the tiles for use in the cafe. Nursery Educational and Training Centre: This new facility is discretely located within Bute Park Nursery, playing on the concept of a "secret garden", will be the hub of the park's public education programme. The Council's horticultural staff will train here, and it will provide additional refreshment and toilet facilities. Improved access, facilities and management: The park north gate is now closed to vehicular traffic and the Castle north gate open to pedestrians wishing to access the park via the Castle. This has re-united Cardiff Castle with its parklands. Signage, seating and interpretation will be improved throughout the park and an increased staff presence will make usage more enjoyable for all. Furthermore, nature conservation/biodiversity will be encouraged in the park through improved tree maintenance, replacement and landscape management The park is maintained by a dedicated team of Park Rangers and gardeners based on site. Bute Park Restoration Project leaflet Blackfriars Friary: Work is now being undertaken to conserve and interpret the medieval Friary remains and the late Victorian interpretation of the original building plan. Mill Leat: Reintroduction of water to the old castle moat that runs along the original 12th century mill stream will restore beautiful views and enhance the character of the park to the west of Cardiff Castle. Bute Park Arboretum: Improved signage and interpretation allows increased awareness and understanding of the park's nationally significant tree collection.