Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in St Donats February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [St Donats Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Donats.dx684139229551980544)[Hotels in St Donats](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Donats-Hotels.d684139229551980544.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to St Donats](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-St-Donats.d684139229551980544.Travel-Guide-Flights)[St Donats Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-St-Donats.d684139229551980544.Car-Hire-Guide)[St Donats Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Donats.d684139229551980544.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in St Donats ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit St Donats Types of activities [St Donats travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Donats.dx684139229551980544) ![Nash Point](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034588/4a274c6b-96af-4671-895c-4b6f00edd3e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nash Point](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034588/4a274c6b-96af-4671-895c-4b6f00edd3e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nash Point](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034588/52ffc8b9-1ac0-4fbc-866a-49d20e378c8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nash Point](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034588/34b2c32c-9a58-4a8a-aff4-8f85fd8aafff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nash Point](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034588/5bda6a9a-0c80-4005-932b-51a5841ddd74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## St Donats Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that St Donats has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to St Donats, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to St Donats with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in St Donats St Donats is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in St Donats, and make it a breeze to explore St Donats and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in St Donats to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to St Donats, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in St Donats. #### St Donats attractions St Donats has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in St Donats to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of St Donats. Looking for things to do in St Donats can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of St Donats or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to St Donats attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails! --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Top places to visit ### 1\. Principality Stadium Opened in June 1999 complete with the first fully retractable roof in the UK, it has hosted some of the world’s most famous sporting events as well as concerts featuring the biggest entertainers in show business, from Take That, One Direction and Oasis to Madonna, Rihanna and Beyoncé. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Principality-Stadium-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6084257.Attraction) ![Millennium Stadium featuring a river or creek and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084257/e0623f37-090c-417c-b9a3-3ceea290b34c.jpg) ### 2\. Exmoor National Park Exmoor National Park is one of Britain’s smallest national parks. Spanning 268 square miles (694 square kilometers), the park encompasses high moorland and over 34 miles (55 kilometers) of coast. Take a scenic hike, spot rare wildlife, cycle across high moors or visit the park’s charming medieval towns. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Exmoor-National-Park-Devon.d6050529.Attraction) ![Sunset from the Valley of the Rocks](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532490240/b4c0a8c1-8159-49a5-a24a-96ca684167cf.jpg) ### 3\. Cardiff Castle A 12-sided medieval keep offering panoramic views across the city from a platform at its top is at the castle’s heart, but the site is also full of later additions that capture the imagination. Fabulous mock-Gothic features, including an extravagant banqueting hall and clock tower, were added during the Victorian era. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Castle-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6084239.Attraction) ![Cardiff Castle showing heritage architecture, château or palace and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084239/ed41c62f-a193-4860-b2b1-e025766c3f02.jpg) ### 4\. Barry Island Beach Sun worshippers have been flocking here since Victorian times to what is essentially a small island, though joined now to the mainland since 1896 by a small pier. The site of a Butlins holiday camp during the 1960’s, Barry Beach is perfect for families, with its signature calling card being Barry Island Pleasure Park. Come here for crowds, candy floss and sticks of rock, the scream of the rollercoaster and the thump of the dodgems. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Barry-Island-Beach-Cardiff.d6086531.Attraction) ![Aerial panorama of Barry Island, Wales, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086531/a86c09df-3b2a-4b70-a87e-f2b8f03961ab.jpg) ### 5\. Utilita Arena Cardiff The main area of the arena is a hugely versatile space capable of staging a wide variety of events, from trade exhibitions to music concerts and stand-up shows. It is capable of holding a standing audience of 7,500 people, a number that falls to 5,000 for seated events. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Utilita-Arena-Cardiff-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6168689.Attraction) ![D6WYKM Aerial photograph of the Cardiff Motorpoint Arena](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6168689/0811544b-b030-400b-bd9c-ebc68552d1d7.jpg) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_684139229551980544) ## Recommended things to do in St Donats | Number of things to do | 2 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Go Karting, Llandow South Wales @ Kart Kingdom](/things-to-do/united-kingdom-15-minute-go-kart-race-session.a49993448.activity-details): £20 | | Top 5 things to do | [Go Karting, Llandow South Wales @ Kart Kingdom](/things-to-do/united-kingdom-15-minute-go-kart-race-session.a49993448.activity-details)[Gin Tour at Hensol Castle Distillery](/things-to-do/gin-tour-at-hensol-castle-distillery.a5253029.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Go Karting, Llandow South Wales @ Kart Kingdom](/things-to-do/united-kingdom-15-minute-go-kart-race-session.a49993448.activity-details)[Gin Tour at Hensol Castle Distillery](/things-to-do/gin-tour-at-hensol-castle-distillery.a5253029.activity-details) | | With kids | [Go Karting, Llandow South Wales @ Kart Kingdom](/things-to-do/united-kingdom-15-minute-go-kart-race-session.a49993448.activity-details) | ## What to do in St Donats --- ### Popular places to visit ![Millennium Stadium featuring a river or creek and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084257/e0623f37-090c-417c-b9a3-3ceea290b34c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Principality Stadium 4.5/5(198 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Principality-Stadium-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6084257.Attraction) ![Pierhead Building, a Grade One listed building of the National Assembly for Wales in Cardiff Bay, Wales. A Cardiff's landmark taken from Cardiff Bay.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532490507/5dbf41fb-82e5-44f5-94c4-a1963ca618dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff Bay 4.5/5(190 reviews) Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Bay-Butetown.d553248621532490507.Attraction) ![Cardiff Castle showing heritage architecture, château or palace and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084239/ed41c62f-a193-4860-b2b1-e025766c3f02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff Castle 4.5/5(251 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Castle-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6084239.Attraction) ![Aerial panorama of Barry Island, Wales, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086531/a86c09df-3b2a-4b70-a87e-f2b8f03961ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Barry Island Beach 4/5(76 reviews) If you’re looking for a quintessential Welsh seaside experience, look no further than Barry Beach in the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Barry-Island-Beach-Cardiff.d6086531.Attraction) ![D6WYKM Aerial photograph of the Cardiff Motorpoint Arena](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6168689/0811544b-b030-400b-bd9c-ebc68552d1d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Utilita Arena Cardiff 4.5/5(59 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Utilita-Arena-Cardiff-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6168689.Attraction) ![Main building of Cardiff University - Wales; Shutterstock ID 289260233; purchase_order: Comps; job: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084247/83a5b0a0-fa6b-4b87-b9b9-31e6655d4a09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff University 4/5(44 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-University-Cathays.d6084247.Attraction) ![Wales Millennium Centre which includes modern architecture, street scenes and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084283/9d4a0c60-eeec-4a2c-9eb7-41b5b3aedd9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wales Millennium Centre 4.5/5(210 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wales-Millennium-Centre-Butetown.d6084283.Attraction) ![Tintern Abbey featuring château or palace, a church or cathedral and religious elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086409/67eaf186-ef24-4975-86cb-e6312904d1bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tintern Abbey 4.5/5(26 reviews) The monastic ruins of Tintern Abbey are nestled in the heart of the Wye Valley area of outstanding natural beauty and can boast 900 years of history in their walls. This was the first Cistercian abbey built in Wales and only the second in Britain, and despite now being exposed to the elements, it remains one of the most stunning surviving examples of gothic architecture in the country. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tintern-Abbey-Cardiff.d6086409.Attraction) ![Cardiff Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533024341/c51ad8e9-6802-45e2-95c6-ad8118c482cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff Bay Waterfront 4.5/5(5 reviews) Learn about the local history of Cardiff when you take a trip to Cardiff Bay Waterfront. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Bay-Waterfront-Butetown.d553248621533024341.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from St Donats ![Aerial view of Porthcawl beach harbour and fun fair in South Wales UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5615/1b88068f-c52f-486b-9f69-dd759c79b5f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bridgend ![The stones and cliffs of Llantwit Major Beach in the evening sun, South Glamorgan, Wales, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034588/50a3aec8-f2ef-4148-827f-b919460c3461.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Llantwit Major ![Cardiff which includes street scenes, a city and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054272/52aa637b-e13a-4bd5-87f2-9e0e39b7acdf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cardiff ![Looking towards Nash Point from Southerndown, Glamorgan Heritage Coast, South Wales, United Kingdom](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6134082/89c961ea-e541-4c24-9bce-1bf1f9f21d38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cowbridge ![Llanblethian in the picture with it castle and church](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11220/7109c1bf-7173-4b0f-92dc-3f682c547867.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Llandow ![Monk nash lighthouse and fog horn ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000405571/f689e548-5f85-4adb-bce2-6b8dbcea560f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Monknash ![Glamorgan stile beside Marcross Church of the Holy Trinity](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000473980/66c6b081-822a-4a70-ba14-a40d9f329682.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Mick Lobb](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/26633) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Marcross ## Frequently asked questions ### Is St Donats worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in St Donats? ### What is the top tourist attraction in St Donats? ### Is three days enough to stay in St Donats? ### Is St Donats a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in St Donats with kids? > - [Go Karting, Llandow South Wales @ Kart Kingdom](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/united-kingdom-15-minute-go-kart-race-session.a49993448.activity-details) ### What to do in St Donats for adults? ### Are there free things to do in St Donats? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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