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TOP 10 REASONS
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Why travel to Cardiff: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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01
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Cardiff
- Cardiff is a bustling metropolis.
- This is especially true on significant sporting occasions when it might feel like the entire Welsh nation has turned out to support the team in red.
- Fortunately for visitors to the city, the Welsh people are incredibly hospitable, and Cardiff is a perfect example.
- It's also a beautiful city. That is always beneficial.
- If you want to fit everything in one day, check out our guide to the perfect day in the capital and explore the rest of Wales.
- Capital - Wales
- International Airport - Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Population - 481,000
- Currency - pounds sterling
- Time - GMT/UTC + 00:00 hour
- Driving side - Left
- Main electricity - 230 V
- Official Language - English
- Religion – Christianity
02
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Cardiff
- Visit the Cardiff Museum, which is interactive and entertaining!
- Catch a performance at the (not so) New Theatre, dating back to the Victorian era.
- If you're interested in arts and culture, this is a must-see in Cardiff.
- Learn everything there is to know about Wales' past.
- View some original works in the art gallery.
03
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Cardiff
- Cardiff's climate is maritime,' with overcast, damp, and windy winters and warm, sunny summers.
- The city's warmest days are 21.5 degrees Celsius, while its coldest days are 2.1 degrees Celsius.
- Even in the winter, the temperature frequently remains above freezing. In the summer, the rain is more variable, with shorter showers.
- Cardiff is best visited between April and July when the weather is dry and the days are longer and warmer.
- The Cardiff Festival, or Cardiff Summer Festival, is held around this time when the city celebrates with music, food, and parades! In addition, the summer months are ideal for sailing.
04
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Cardiff
Cardiff Castle
- Let's start with not only one of Cardiff's most popular attractions but also one of Wales'!
- This one is the undisputed king of the castles in a city with the largest concentration anywhere in the UK.
- It's built on top of a 2,000-year-old Roman stronghold, but the oldest elements of the town's best-preserved castle aren't quite that old.
- They are, nevertheless, still quite magnificent, given they date from the 10th century!
- It's particularly fantastic because it's near Atlantic Wharf, one of our favourite Cardiff neighbourhoods.
- This is one of the country's most popular tourist attractions.
- Obtaining tickets to skip the line may be worthwhile, so you don't waste half your day waiting!
- Once you've entered the State Apartments, take in the fantastic displays.
- They will tell you about the castle and the people who used to live and work here. The Arab Room is another standout!
- This lavish chamber, influenced by the Moorish architecture of Spain and North Africa, was constructed in the 1880s and is one of the castle's most opulent chambers!
- View the Victorian menagerie of the animal wall on your way out.
Wales Millennium Centre
- Cardiff's nightlife is well-known, yet it is not limited to pubs, bars, and nightclubs.
- This is one of the world's best-performing arts centres, and it should be on any culture vulture's itinerary in Cardiff.
- However, it is more than just a performing arts centre.
- It's spread out over five acres of grounds, making it a great area to stroll about during the day.
- You must include this attraction on your itinerary if you're visiting Cardiff!
- First and foremost, we recommend seeing a performance here. Whatever your interests are, there will almost certainly be something for you!
- There will be opera, ballet, modern dance, and literary events.
- If you don't have that kind of money or are only in Cardiff for a day, it's still worth looking.
- Check out the activities available and have a walk across the extensive grounds.
- There are guided tours available to give you a better understanding of the magnificent structure and architecture.
- If that's not your thing, sign up for one of the regular workshops or instructive talks!
National Museum Cardiff
- It's located in the city's heart, inside the magnificent Civic Centre structure.
- Both permanent and temporary exhibitions at the National Museum offer a wide range of things.
- It has previously featured Tim Peake's spacecraft, artwork by the renowned Grayson Perry, and, beginning in October 2019, Dippy the Diplodocus – a massive dinosaur skeleton!
- Learn everything you can about the city's history (and the country).
- Discover Cardiff's history dating back to prehistoric times!
- There's a lot here about archaeology over the years, and you can even see a Bronze Age armament display.
- Nobody will be able to get their hands on it, so don't worry!
05
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Cardiff Off the Beaten Track
Cardiff Bay
- The former dockyard is one of the continent's most successful redevelopment projects, covering over 2,700 acres.
- The Wales Millennium Centre is located here, but there's a lot more to the neighbourhood than that!
- There are numerous parks in this area and numerous walking lanes and trails.
- There's also a wetlands centre where you can observe local wildlife.
- If you're travelling with children, Cardiff Bay is the best site in town because there's so much to see!
- If you're travelling with children, there are a few must-see attractions in this area.
- Roald Dahl's books are beloved by readers of all ages, and the Norwegian author grew raised in Cardiff.
- Why not visit Roald Dahl's Plass (English for square) or the old Norwegian Church? Techniquest is an excellent site to visit if you're interested in science.
- It's jam-packed with interactive displays that will keep kids occupied for hours!
- Take your pick from the most incredible places to eat in Cardiff once you've exhausted yourself touring the Bay — several of them are in the Bay!
Castell Coch
- Castell Coch is substantially younger than Cardiff Castle, having been built barely 200 years ago.
- Castell Coch is an example of what can be achieved when a wealthy man and a gifted architect unite.
- You'll notice the conical towers rising above the Fforest Fawr, but that won't prepare you for the interior's incredible awesomeness!
- Castell Coch is one of Cardiff's most well-known sights, and a visit here will not disappoint!
- What to do in that situation: It is frequently chosen as the most famous building in Wales by the general audience, and it may also become your favourite site.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Cardiff Culture and Traditions
- If you're seeking a cultural city holiday, Cardiff will wow you with its variety of award-winning cultural attractions, excellent arts organisations, and impressive, customised programmes.
- Cardiff has something for everyone regarding culture: a thriving music scene, one of the world's largest collections of impressionist artwork, the Art Fund Museum of the Year 2019, and Europe's first immersive arts facility.
- Music, modern & fine art, cinema & photography, theatre & performing arts, and heritage have sections on this page.
- It's easy to understand why, with events like the 'BBC Cardiff Singer of the World' and multi-venue festivals featuring diverse and cutting-edge acts like 'Swn' and 'Festival of Voice.'
- The Welsh National Opera and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, headquartered in Cardiff Bay's Welsh Millennium Centre, are also located in the city.
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Cardiff: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
Bella Italia
#Food
- They employ products from genuine Italian family businesses, such as the Gaetarellis of Lake Garda, who create fresh pasta for us.
- Our Executive Chef Vittorio Lettieri adds his Italian ancestry to every delectable dish on our menu.
- They like working closely with family-run businesses to provide you with ingredients full of Italian sunlight.
- Vittorio grew raised in Avellino, a lovely and ancient village near the Amalfi Coast in Southern Italy.
- He shared a home with his parents, six older brothers and sisters, and six younger siblings.
- He spent a lot of time in the kitchen with 'Mamma' as the youngest of seven children, helping her make food for the whole family.
- Vittorio developed a passion for cooking throughout these early years.
- Bella is the place for a romantic dinner for two, a family gathering, or an excellent talk with friends, with guaranteed outstanding food, welcoming service, and warm Italian hospitality!
Pasture
#Food
- This large steakhouse, located adjacent to Cardiff Castle, has an open kitchen where you can watch the cooks work and dry ageing cabinets with whole cuts of beef on show.
- While the focus is on excellent sharing steaks roasted over charcoal, the sides and appetisers range from short rib croquettes with gochujang aioli to four-cheese mac & cheese with bacon crumbs.
- The Tomahawk steak for sharing, cooked on the bone for optimum flavour.
ST DAVID'S DEWI SANT
#Fashion
- St David's Cardiff is the leading retail destination in Wales, located in the centre of the Welsh capital.
- St David's has firmly established Cardiff city centre as one of the top retail hubs in the UK, with over 40 million consumers passing through its doors each year.
- St David's is the ideal place for a day out, with over 180 shops, cafes, and restaurants to explore – whether you want to entertain the kids, treat yourself to lunch or supper with friends, or find that right piece for your wardrobe.
- For the first time, St David's has brought many intriguing new names to Wales, raising Cardiff to one of the top shopping destinations outside of London.
- In Wales, flagship stores for Michael Kors and Victoria's Secret have opened.
- John Lewis, Hamleys, Lego, Jo Malone, White Company, Apple, Pandora, and All Saints are just a few businesses that have made their Welsh premiere at St David's.
- The complex also houses the UK's largest H&M store.
GreenWood Forest Park
#Fun
- GreenWood is an adventure park with strong environmental credentials, featuring the people-powered Green Dragon rollercoaster and Solar Splash, the UK's first solar-powered ride.
- It's incredibly fantastic for smaller kids, with loads of imaginative outdoor activities like the BareFoot Trail and Giant Jumper and the Enchanted WoodBarn, which is an excellent option if it's raining inside.
- It's no surprise, then, that GreenWood has won the prize for best family attraction in North Wales for the past seven years.
Adventure Parc Snowdonia
#Fun
- We're surrounded by rivers, mountains, woodlands, and animals of Snowdonia in the heart of the spectacular Conwy Valley in North Wales.
- We take our commitment to it extremely seriously, as evidenced by the park being developed and the remediation of a former aluminium casting site.
- The Adventure Parc's centrepiece is the world's first inland surf lagoon, which features head-high waves crashing down a 300-meter lagoon.
- Along with our newest additions, the Wave Garden Spa and Hilton Garden Inn Snowdonia, the Adrenaline Indoors facility and the glass-fronted Surf Sidebar, cafe, and deli look out over the surf.
Zip World, Snowdonia
#Fun
- In their native Snowdonia, the Zip World folks, led by an ex-Royal Marine commando, have pioneered a whole new spectrum of adventure activities.
- They're currently headquartered in three incredible locations. Zip World Velocity, the world's fastest zip wires, soar for a mile (1.6km) above Penrhyn Quarry, reaching over 100mph (160km/h).
- Titan is Europe's most extensive zip line, while Bounce Below is a bouncing net adventure deep inside a slate cavern near Llechwedd.
- The Forest location has a variety of treetop experiences, including the 1km-long Fforest Coaster.
08
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Cardiff: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- This former waste site has been transformed into a wildlife paradise in collaboration with local organisations.
- The Howardian LNR is known for its relict estuary habitat, but the site also includes woodland, meadow, wetland, and ponds, which provide homes for more than 500 species.
- In 1991, a local nature reserve was established.
- Possibilities for volunteering In collaboration with The Friends of Howardian LNR, the Parks Community Ranger Service organises workdays and other activities in the park.
- Ponds, wetland, and scrapes are among the water features where Heron, kingfisher, sedge warblers, and snipes can be seen.
- Bee, Common spotted, Southern marsh, and Butterfly orchid grows in meadows and grasslands.
- Birds and dormice use woodland as a nesting site.
- Part of the site has Silurian Wenlock rock exposed, which is the most southerly occurrence of this rock in Wales.
- Children's Wildlife Explorer Trail – (download a leaflet)
- Nature walk A guided trail has been created by the Friends organisation.
- The reserve is only accessible by foot. Car parking is provided on the street near the entrances.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Cardiff Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- Squarepusher headlines a VISION night, including Camo & Krooked, DJ Hazard, Current Value, Buunshin b2b The Caracal Project, and more.
- Along with Dr Meaker, Gardna, Popes of Chillitown, and many others, the Dutty Moonshine Big Band, Dub FX, Leaf Dog, and BVA will perform on the Caravan stage.
- With The Satan, Malke, Hysta, Radium, and a global first in breakcore of Ruby my Dear b2b Stazma the Junglechrist, Jigsore is more challenging and heavier than ever.
- Perc and Sterling Moss will be joined by Luna-C and Pete Cannon of Kniteforce and Interplanetary Criminal, Nicky Blackmarket, and Vandal in the newly renovated Buckingham Palace.
- The Japan Crew returns to The Robot Lab, bringing their Far Eastern aesthetic and a significant Bass Militia takeover and more jungle than you can throw an amen at.
- Off Me Nut and the Northern Embassy return with their northern sounds, including bassline, makina, etc.
- Mampi Swift, Sully, Phatworld, DJ Lord of the Rings, and Nanna Makina & Stretch MC are all seen.
- This includes Phlegmgazm's punk hardcore, Balkanical Circus' gipsy and Balkan bands, and the Dutty Disco's most excellent 80s cheesy disco!
- Tafwyl is a Welsh language event that takes place every year.
- The weekend-long Tafwyl Fair at Cardiff Castle is the main event, with performances and appearances by some of Wales' top figures in the arts, culture, and sport.
- Welsh language music takes centre stage on both days, performing in three on-site areas.
- Delicious cuisine from local producers and bistro owners is always available in the street food section, and stalls from Welsh makers are always popular.
- Alongside it, a fringe festival takes place, with events at museums, libraries, cafés, pubs, and artistic institutions all around the city.
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