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About Cardiff

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Cardiff is rapidly becoming one of the UK’s most popular tourist destinations. It’s easy to see why - the city features a huge range of attractions and excellent cultural and leisure venues. Cardiff is also very compact, making it easy to get around on foot. An historical castle is just one of the stunning landmarks within the city and there are acres of beautiful parkland to explore.  

Places of interest

Cardiff Bay

Cardiff Bay waterfront boasts fine dining, trendy bars and striking scenery. The range of exciting activities and entertainment venues on offer ensures that whatever your interests, from watersports to shopping, museums to crafts, you’ll find something for you.

For Doctor Who and Torchwood fans, both series were filmed here and you’ll find an interactive Doctor Who exhibition at the Red Dragon centre in Cardiff Bay.


Cardiff Castle

Cardiff Castle has been around for nearly 2000 years! Each beautiful room has its own unique theme, including Mediterranean gardens and Italian and Arabian decoration. Take a guided tour round the castle, stroll through the picturesque gardens or simply relax in the cafe.


Wales Millennium Centre - photo by Kiran Ridley

Wales Millennium Centre is an amazing piece of architecture offering art exhibitions, regular free performances of music and a range of restaurants, bars and cafes.


Shopping around in Cardiff

Cardiff’s shopping district is full of designer brands, high street chains and dozens of independent shops and boutiques, justifying Cardiff’s reputation as one of the UK’s top shopping destinations.


See the massive range of attractions Cardiff has to offer, from art galleries and museums to shops, nightclubs and restaurants at www.visitcardiff.com