Things to do in and around Cardiff Bay
Sightseeing
As fascinating inside as it is outside. Why not take a stroll around the bay path to get there (90 minutes).
47 locals recommend
Millennium Centre station
As fascinating inside as it is outside. Why not take a stroll around the bay path to get there (90 minutes).
An hours drive from Cardiff Bay. Its one of the best 3 hour walks anywhere.
28 locals recommend
Four Waterfalls Walk
Four Waterfalls WalkAn hours drive from Cardiff Bay. Its one of the best 3 hour walks anywhere.
For me the best castle in the UK. Fantastic walk around the exterior path. Did you know Doctor Who's Tardis once appeared at the top of Caerphilly Castle?
117 locals recommend
Caerphilly Castle
Castle StreetFor me the best castle in the UK. Fantastic walk around the exterior path. Did you know Doctor Who's Tardis once appeared at the top of Caerphilly Castle?
Experience an insight into what it was like to be a miner. You get to go down into the depths of a real coal mine with your very own miner to explain the fascinating world of life underground.
13 locals recommend
Big Pit Mining Museum
Forge SideExperience an insight into what it was like to be a miner. You get to go down into the depths of a real coal mine with your very own miner to explain the fascinating world of life underground.
A must visit if you are in Cardiff. Always rated one of the best places to visit to get a real taste of Welsh life through the ages.
328 locals recommend
St Fagans National Museum of History
A must visit if you are in Cardiff. Always rated one of the best places to visit to get a real taste of Welsh life through the ages.
Starting at the front gate its an easy 2 1/2 hour walk with no hills taking in the barrage, yacht clubs, Marinas, Bristol Channel , Mermaid Key and of course the Bay itself.
Cardiff Bay Trail
Cardiff Bay TrailStarting at the front gate its an easy 2 1/2 hour walk with no hills taking in the barrage, yacht clubs, Marinas, Bristol Channel , Mermaid Key and of course the Bay itself.
Food scene
25 minutes brisk walk along the river Taff gets you to the centre of cardiff with a myriad of dining options from budget to top end.
Taxi takes 10 minutes- GBP 10 .00
Uber will come in a few minutes to pick you up - GBP13.50
Bus stop outside pretty regular and takes about 20 minutes.
Cardiff Central
25 minutes brisk walk along the river Taff gets you to the centre of cardiff with a myriad of dining options from budget to top end.
Taxi takes 10 minutes- GBP 10 .00
Uber will come in a few minutes to pick you up - GBP13.50
Bus stop outside pretty regular and takes about 20 minutes.
Great value buffet breakfast and carvery: 10 minute walk.
9 locals recommend
Cedar Tree Farm - Dining & Carvery
Ferry RoadGreat value buffet breakfast and carvery: 10 minute walk.
Lovely place for a 10 minute morning stroll to grab a Coffee and Croissant or something a little more indulgent. Nice little sun trap on sunny days whilst looking at the yachts.
Ty Melin Bakery shop
Lovely place for a 10 minute morning stroll to grab a Coffee and Croissant or something a little more indulgent. Nice little sun trap on sunny days whilst looking at the yachts.
Excitement
Ive done the white water rafting experience twice now. Its just brilliant. "No , you don't get cold." Thick wetsuits and boots supplied.
84 locals recommend
Cardiff International White Water
Watkiss WayIve done the white water rafting experience twice now. Its just brilliant. "No , you don't get cold." Thick wetsuits and boots supplied.
Spend an hour or so ice skating. Why not its a 10 min walk from door to door.
22 locals recommend
Viola Arena
Olympian DriveSpend an hour or so ice skating. Why not its a 10 min walk from door to door.
5 min walk to do a few laps of the Olympic size pool or propel yourself down the slides. Bring your swimming costume !
49 locals recommend
Cardiff International Pool
Olympian Drive5 min walk to do a few laps of the Olympic size pool or propel yourself down the slides. Bring your swimming costume !
Plenty of boating options from Cruising to speed boats. Berry Boats lets you skipper your own "launch " for an hour.
Berry Boats
Plenty of boating options from Cruising to speed boats. Berry Boats lets you skipper your own "launch " for an hour.