Things to do & see

Heritage

You can touch and hear the history of something that comes alive. Museums and heritage in Cardiff lay bare the lives of the Romans, Normans and Victorians who helped to shape the Cardiff of today.

•    Cardiff Castle
•    National Museum of Wales in Cardiff
•    St.Fagans National History of Museum
•    Castle Coch
•    Llandaff Cathedral
•    Big Pit: National Coal Museum

Shopping 

Cardiff is one of the UK’s top shopping destinations. As well as having one of Europe’s biggest shopping centres, there are also lots of charming Victorian arcades & exclusive city boutiques.

•    St. David’s “Dewi Sant”
•    The Hayes arcades
•    Cardiff Central Market
•    Riverside Farmers Market, Sundays Fitzhamon Embankment

Sport

The city was awarded with the European City Of Sport in 2009 due to its role in hosting major international sporting events. It has hosted events such as the Rugby Six Nations, the FA Cup final and the Wales Rally GB. In 2010 the Ryder Cup was held just outside the city.

•    Wales Millennium Stadium
•    SWALEC Stadium
•    Cardiff City Stadium
•    Cardiff International Pool
•    Cardiff International White Water

Entertainment & Arts

There is poetry in the buildings and music in the air when you visit Cardiff – a small capital city but one of the biggest players when comes to Art.  You can enjoy world famous pop stars’ live concerts like Madonna, U2, Elton John to Musicals and classical music.

•    Wales Millennium Centre
•    St. David’s Hall
•    New Theatre
•    Wales Millennium Stadium
•    Red Dragon Centre with IMAX Cinema

Night Life

If you are looking for a night out, the lively St Mary Street is the busiest area at the weekend. Around the corner, in Greyfriars Road, you will find a range of trendy bars and clubs.

•    Cardiff Bay
•    St Mary Street
•    Greyfriars Road
•    Cardiff Brewery Quarter

Cardiff Bay

Cardiff Bay is just a mile from the city centre. There is a wide range of restaurants, bars and shops for visitors to enjoy along with attractions, such as the Wales Millennium Centre.

•    Water Bus Tour
•    Wales Millennium Centre
•    National Welsh Assembly

Restaurants and Café

Cardiff has a growing reputation for fine dining, with visitors being spoilt for choice. As well as local Welsh flavours, Cardiff has some of Wales' and the UK's best international restaurants.

•    The Brewery Quarter
•    Mill Lane
•    Eastside in St.David’s Shopping Centre
•    Mermaid Quay in Cardiff Bay