Guidebook
Sightseeing
Nice place to go on a sunny day. Loads of bars and restaurants to enjoy. Can walk or cycle around to the barrage which takes you to the town of Penarth. Or just grab an ice cream.
215 locals recommend
Cardiff Bay
Bute StreetNice place to go on a sunny day. Loads of bars and restaurants to enjoy. Can walk or cycle around to the barrage which takes you to the town of Penarth. Or just grab an ice cream.
Cardiff Castle
Castle StCastell Coch
Brecon Beacons
Beacons ParkGreat for a walk up Pen-y-Fan
Great place for a walk around the lake. There's a big park for the kids too. Joe's ice cream parlour isn't far either.
146 locals recommend
Roath Park
Lake Road WestGreat place for a walk around the lake. There's a big park for the kids too. Joe's ice cream parlour isn't far either.
Big Pit National Coal Museum
Gorgeous park with some cafes dotted throughout. The park is right behind the castle grounds. I'd recommend afternoon tea in the Pettigrew tearooms (in the castle walls). Delish!
181 locals recommend
Bute Park
North RoadGorgeous park with some cafes dotted throughout. The park is right behind the castle grounds. I'd recommend afternoon tea in the Pettigrew tearooms (in the castle walls). Delish!
Visit where Gavin and Stacey was filmed. Do the tour. Crackin'!
Or just enjoy a day at the beach. You can even hire a beach hut for the day (search Vale of Glamorgan Council online).
The pleasure park has been updated in recent years and there are some nice cafes too.
A nicer and smaller beach nearby is called Jackson's Bay.
87 locals recommend
Barry Island
Visit where Gavin and Stacey was filmed. Do the tour. Crackin'!
Or just enjoy a day at the beach. You can even hire a beach hut for the day (search Vale of Glamorgan Council online).
The pleasure park has been updated in recent years and there are some nice cafes too.
A nicer and smaller beach nearby is called Jackson's Bay.
Neighbourhoods
Pontcanna
Lovely neighbourhood with some cute cafes and restaurants.
Arts and Culture
This is a lovely spot. You can wander around and see a bit of welsh history. The grounds are gorgeous too. Free entry. Just pay for parking.
328 locals recommend
St Fagans National Museum of History
This is a lovely spot. You can wander around and see a bit of welsh history. The grounds are gorgeous too. Free entry. Just pay for parking.
National Museum Cardiff
Shopping
Fab shopping, all under one roof. The biggest H+M and Zara in Europe.
40 locals recommend
St David's Dewi Sant
Bridge StreetFab shopping, all under one roof. The biggest H+M and Zara in Europe.
Royal Arcade
Royal ArcadeMcArthurGlen Designer Outlet Bridgend
DerwenEssentials
Tesco Extra
Excelsior RoadTesco Express
Entertainment and activities
Principality Stadium
Westgate StreetCineworld Cinema
Mary Ann StreetCardiff International White Water
Watkiss WayCardiff International Pool
Olympian Drive