South Glamorgan Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Glamorgan
Where to stay in South Glamorgan
Cardiff City Centre
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Principality Stadium to St. David's Hall – discover Cardiff City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Castle Quarter
Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Principality Stadium to St. David's Hall – discover Castle Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Butetown
The abundant dining options and relaxing spas are top of the list for many visitors to Butetown. A stop by Wales Millennium Centre or Mermaid Quay might round out your trip.
Grangetown
You'll enjoy the bars and live music in Grangetown. You might want to make time for a stop at Cardiff Bay or Cardiff International Sports Village.
Pontcanna
Bars, historical sites and gardens highlight some of the notable features of Pontcanna. Make a stop by Swalec Stadium while you're exploring.
Cathays
Cathays is well liked for its museums. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Cardiff area, you might plan a trip to Principality Stadium or National Museum Cardiff.
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Popular places to visit
Principality Stadium
The spiritual home of Welsh rugby, the Principality Stadiumin 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.
Cardiff Bay
Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Barry Island Beach
If you’re looking for a quintessential Welsh seaside experience, look no further than Barry Beach in the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan.
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.
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.
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.
Cities near South Glamorgan
- Principality Stadium
- Cardiff Bay
- Barry Island Beach
- Cardiff Castle
- Cardiff University
- Wales Millennium Centre
- Cardiff International Arena
- St. David's
- Cardiff City Stadium
- Cardiff Bay Waterfront
- University Hospital of Wales
- Bute Park
- St. Fagans National Museum of History
- New Theatre
- Barry Island Pleasure Park
- Llandaff Cathedral
- National Museum Cardiff
- Roath Park
- St Donat's Castle
- Cardiff International Sports Village
- Castell Coch
- Cardiff City Hall
- Sophia Gardens
- St. David's Hall
- Mermaid Quay
- Whitmore Bay
- Cardiff Market
- Newton Beach
- Cosmeston Lakes Country Park