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Whether you come for a short break or stay for a week, Cardiff is one of those destinations that will linger in your heart for a long time.

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The population of this area of Monmouthshire is nearly 300,000.

Let the kids run amok at Barry Island Pleasure Park and Doctor Who Experience. If you're on the lookout for even more family fun, head on to Parc All Weather Play and Bowlplex Cwmbran.

You'll have an awesome time seeing the rare and exotic animals at Falconry UK. If you're pressed for time, take a map so you can quickly find the park favorites.

To truly taste what this region is made of, make your way to the Parva Farm Vineyard. Take a stroll through the vineyards and sample some expertly crafted wines. If you find something you particularly love, pick up a few bottles to share with friends at home.

Horticulturalists and plant lovers will enjoy a stroll around the Dyffryn Gardens and Arboretum.

Bring along a bite to eat and relax for while in the tranquil, green surroundings of Victoria Park and Bute Park. You'll also find plenty of room to lounge about in the grass at Roath Park and Sophia Gardens.

Once you arrive, you'll be able to get information on what to see and where to go from The Visit Caerphilly Centre and Cardiff Tourist Information Centre.

Cwmtillery Lakes is a lovely place to spot the local wildlife and skim some stones.

If you're after somewhere to kick back and enjoy the fresh salty air, spend the day at Barry Island Beach. You'll happen upon tourists and locals making the most of the refreshing ocean water and picturesque views.

Switch off your phone and have a rest from the noises of the modern world at Bryngarw Country Park and Lower Blaen y Glyn. Nature-loving visitors will also enjoy Twmbarlwm Mountain and Newport Wetlands.

See the world from a different perspective with a visit to one of the area's well-curated cultural institutions. The Doctor Who Exhibition and the Big Pit National Coal Museum offer a range of collections that are sure to capture your interest. Penarth Pavilion and Welch Regiment Museum are also well worth a visit.

Home to an excellent range of scientific objects and displays, the Techniquest is worth spending an afternoon at.

The collection of specimens and curiosities at the Museum of Welsh Life offer a captivating glimpse into a strangely unfamiliar world.

Cardiff is a frenzy of artistic activity, with gallery spaces everywhere you look. Swing by the Turner House Gallery and the Ffotogallery for some great examples of what this creative city has to offer. The Cardiff National Museum & Gallery and the La Mostra Gallery are also worth your time if you can squeeze them in.

Journey back through time and discover the secrets of the past at the National Museum Wales or the St Fagans. The Blaenavon Community Heritage and Cordell Museum and the St. Fagans Walk are also prominent choices.

Tintern Abbey and the Cardiff University are certainly worth looking into, even if history isn't your forte. When it comes to bygone times, there's always more to discover. Tredegar House and Cardiff City Hall are two more insightful places to stop by.

Put some time aside to watch the water ebb and flow past Newport Transporter Bridge. This age-old structure has played an important role in connecting the city.

Discover the lifestyles of some of the area's elite with a visit to the impressive grounds of Insole Court.

You'll feel like a knight in shining armour right out of a medieval tale when you pay a visit to Cardiff Castle or Castell Coch. Caerphilly Castle and Chepstow Castle are two more fascinating cultural monuments.

Experience the region's spiritual side and take in the serene atmosphere at Llandaff Cathedral and St. John the Baptist Church. If you want to check out some more religious sites, check for tours at Norwegian Church and Cardiff Metropolitan Cathedral of St David.

Once you've seen the principle attractions in and around Cardiff, make time to explore some of its less well-known sights. The Chepstow Racecourse and Trelai Park could be up your alley. Also, contemplate checking out the TeamSport Cardiff and the Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre if you have time.

Accommodation in Cardiff

Before you pack your bags, browse the Cardiff hotel guide for great deals on the capital's numerous short and long-stay accommodation options.

The New House Country Hotel, at Thornhill, and The St David's Hotel, at Havannah Street, are nice examples of upscale Cardiff lodgings. Alternatively, in the cheaper category, you can check out the ibis Cardiff and the ibis Cardiff Gate - International Business Park. The ibis Cardiff is located at Churchill Way, while the ibis Cardiff Gate - International Business Park can be found at Cardiff Gate Business Park.

Guide to Exploring Cardiff

Cardiff University

Founded by Royal Charter in 1883 and located in the heart of the thriving Welsh capital, Cardiff University has built an international reputation for the quality of its work.

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Cardiff Castle

Located in the heart of the city centre, Cardiff Castle is one of Wales’ most important cultural attractions. A rich history spanning 2,000 years is contained within its walls and fairytale-style towers.

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Victoria Park

Victoria Park is one of Cardiff’s most popular open spaces and has plenty to entertain visitors of all ages. Full of charm, it is perhaps most famous for one of its former residents – a seal called Billy.

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Caerphilly Castle

Caerphilly Castle is a huge medieval castle in the South Wales, located in Caerphilly, seven and a half miles north of Cardiff. The castle stands out from other Welsh castles thanks to two distinct factors. The first of these is its sheer size; it is the second largest castle in the UK after Windsor Castle, occupying 30 acres.

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Millennium Stadium

The spiritual home of Welsh rugby, the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff is one of the most famous sporting arenas on the planet, envied the world over for its cauldron-like atmosphere and state-of-the-art facilities.

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Cardiff City Stadium

British football, or soccer as it is also known, is a sport enjoyed by millions of people all around the world. Cardiff City Stadium, located on Leckwith Road, Cardiff, is home to Cardiff City football club, having replaced Ninian Park in 2009. Boasting a capacity of 28,018, it is the second-largest sports stadium in Wales and, as well as sporting events, it has been used as a venue for concerts by the Stereophonics and Bon Jovi.

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Wales Millennium Centre

An architectural masterpiece, the Wales Millennium Centre is at the heart of Cardiff Bay, a wonderfully regenerated area full of striking buildings, wide open spaces and intriguing pieces of public art.

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St. Fagans

Wales, as well as being a beautiful country and tourist attraction packed with seaside resorts, mountains, lakes and forests, is a proud nation in its own right. Nowhere is this more apparent than at St. Fagans National History Museum, a stunning open-air museum, based in and around the grounds of St. Fagans Castle.

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Techniquest

Want to find a way of keeping the kids entertained for hours, at the same time as perhaps learning something yourself? Want to find it in the heart of Cardiff Bay, just five minutes’ walk from the train station? If the answer is yes, head for Techniquest interactive science discovery centre on Stuart Street in Cardiff.

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Llandaff Cathedral

Set in a peaceful, scenic conservation zone on the bank of the River Taff, Llandaff Cathedral is one of two cathedrals in Cardiff, the seat of the Bishop of Llandaff, covering the South Wales diocese. While the present-day structure dates from early in the 12th Century, the cathedral actually stands on one of the oldest sites in British Christian history, settled by St. Dyfrig in the 6th Century.

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Cardiff Motorpoint Arena

Cardiff Motorpoint Arena is located on Mary Ann Street in the heart of Cardiff. It was opened in 1993 and is the largest purpose-built facility for staging exhibitions and concerts in South Wales.

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Cardiff International Arena

Cardiff International Arena, also known as the Motorpoint Arena, first opened in 1993 with legendary singer Shirley Bassey cutting the ribbon in front of over 5000 fans. Since then it’s grown to become one of the best loved venues in Wales, with a full capacity of 7,500 standing and 5,000 seated. Located right in the city centre, it’s within easy reach of all the major hotels and amenities, and is the perfect choice for catching your favourite band when they come to town.

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Swalec Stadium

Home to Glamorgan County Cricket Club (Glamorgan CCC), one of Wales’ oldest and most successful clubs, the impressive SWALEC Stadium opened to great fanfare in 2008, with state-of-the-art facilities and seating capacity for up to 16,000 spectators. As well as county cricket, international test matches have been hosted at this fantastic venue since the 1990s, and major music and corporate events are also held here. Situated in the scenic Sophia Gardens Public Park in central Cardiff on the west bank of the River Taff, the stadium is just down the road from the Millennium Stadium and is easily accessed by bus, train or road.

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Mermaid Quay

Looking for the very latest in high-street fashions? Want to pamper yourself with a luxury spa session? Or do you feel like treating someone special with a memorable evening out? You’ll find everything at Mermaid Quay, which is one of the premier leisure spots in Cardiff, just a short walk from the city centre and easily accessible whether you’re arriving by road, rail or water.

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Bute Park

One of the great city parks of the world, Bute Park is a favoured haunt of both locals and visitors alike. First landscaped in the 18th Century by legendary garden designer Capability Brown, this 130 acre park is known as the ‘Green Heart’ of Cardiff and offers a leafy habitat for exercise, picnics and recreation, not to mention a wealth of seasonal attractions.

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Cardiff City Hall

A wonderful place to learn about the history and architecture of the Welsh capital, Cardiff City Hall has been the centre of local government since 1906. Its distinctive 59 metre clock tower surmounted by a Welsh dragon towers over Cathay’s Park, evoking the prosperity and confidence of the Edwardian era like few other structures. Now considered one of the finest civic centres in Europe, City Hall is set amongst a number of other notable buildings, including the Temple of Peace and the National Museum and Gallery of Wales.

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Roath Park

This narrow corridor of green space running from Roath to Cyncoed is one of the most popular public parks in Cardiff, holding a Green Flag that emphasises the quality of its natural environment and facilities. With an undeniably attractive Victorian atmosphere of elegance and tranquillity, Roath Park is the perfect spot to relax, enjoy sublime views of the hills surrounding the Welsh capital and engage in a variety of pastimes.

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St. David’s Hall

Set in the heart of Cardiff city centre, St. David’s Hall is the national concert hall and conference centre of Wales, playing host to some of the world’s most popular entertainers.

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Capitol Shopping Centre

Cardiff’s Capitol Shopping Centre stands in Queen’s Street in the Welsh capital and provides an enticing range of shops, restaurants and leisure outlets, together with a multiplex cinema and parking.

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Whitchurch Hospital

Although the range of services it offers has been scaled back in recent years, Whitchurch Hospital remains one of Cardiff’s most striking landmarks.

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St. Mellons Golf Club

With its long history, and even longer views of the distant Bristol Channel, St. Mellons Golf Club is one of the most esteemed places in Wales to play a round. The course was designed by Henry Shapland Colt, widely considered one of the seminal golf architects of all time. He created at St. Mellon an exciting mixture of tricky greens and undulating fairways.

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Castell Coch (Red Castle)

Meander through this 19th-century castle and former home to admire its antique furniture, elaborately decorated rooms and Gothic-revival architecture.

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Future Inns Cardiff Bay

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    Located in Butetown, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cardiff Bay and Wales Millennium Centre. Techniquest and Principality Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km). Cardiff Bay Station is 7 minutes by foot and Cardiff Central Station is 27 minutes.

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    Radisson Blu Hotel Cardiff

    Meridian Gate, Cardiff
       
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      Located in Cardiff City Centre, this eco-friendly hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cardiff Motorpoint Arena and Principality Stadium. National Museum Cardiff and Wales Millennium Centre are also within 1 mile (2 km). Cardiff Central Station is 6 minutes by foot and Cardiff Queen Street Station is 8 minutes.

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      St Mary Street, Cardiff
         
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        Located in Cardiff City Centre, this eco-friendly hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Principality Stadium, Cardiff Bay and Cardiff Castle. National Museum Cardiff and Cardiff University are also within 1 mi (2 km). Cardiff Central Station is only a 3-minute walk and Cardiff Queen Street Station is 12 minutes.

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        Station Approach, Cardiff
           
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          Located in Cardiff City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cardiff Market and Principality Stadium. National Museum Cardiff and Techniquest are also within 1 mile (2 km). Cardiff Central Station is only a 2-minute walk and Cardiff Queen Street Station is 12 minutes.

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          Novotel Cardiff Centre

          Schooner Way, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff
             
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            Located in Cardiff City Centre, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cardiff Bay, Principality Stadium and Wales Millennium Centre. National Museum Cardiff and Techniquest are also within 1 mile (2 km). Cardiff Queen Street Station is 11 minutes by foot and Cardiff Central Station is 13 minutes.

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            Mill Lane, Cardiff
               
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              Located in Cardiff City Centre, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cardiff Motorpoint Arena, National Museum Cardiff and Techniquest. St. David's Hall and St. John the Baptist Church are also within 10 minutes. Cardiff Central Station is only a 3-minute walk and Cardiff Queen Street Station is 10 minutes.

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                Set in Pontyclun, this family-friendly hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Cottrell Park Golf Resort, Museum of Welsh Life (Welsh Folk Museum) and Castell Coch (Red Castle). Llandaff Cathedral and Trelai Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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                The Royal Hotel Cardiff

                88 St Mary Street, Cardiff
                   
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                  Located in Cardiff City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Cardiff Market and Principality Stadium. National Museum Cardiff and Techniquest are also within 1 mile (2 km). Cardiff Central Station is only a 4-minute walk and Cardiff Queen Street Station is 9 minutes.

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