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Cardiff Castle
One of the leading tourist attractions in Wales and is situated
in the heart of the capital, the castle was built in the 19th
century as a medieval fantasy and is hallmarked by the ornate
Clock Tower.
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Details
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Opening
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Open daily. March
to October: 9.30am to 6 pm; November to February: 9.30am to
5 pm. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
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Pricing:
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Admission to
grounds: Adults GBP 3.50; Children GBP 2.20. Concessions
available. Guided tours available. |
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Contact:
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Tel : (+44) 029
2087 8100, Fax: (+44) 029 2023 1417; cardiffcastle@cardiff.gov.uk |
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Getting
Here:
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Castle Street,
Cardiff,CF10 3RB, Wales. |
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Bute Park/ Roath
Park
Straddling the River Taff in the heart of Cardiff, Bute Park
offers a combination of arboretum, flower gardens, recreation
grounds and even some standing stones. Located to the north east
of the city, Roath Park has an immense boating lake with islands
and a floodlit lighthouse - a tribute to Captain Scott who
departed for Antarctica from Cardiff. Other sights are a rose
garden, a tropical conservatory, tennis courts, and a bowling
green.
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St
Fagan's National History Museum
The country's most popular open-air heritage attractions, which
brings to life 500 years of Welsh experience in the 100-acre
grounds of the 16th-century St Fagan’s Castle in Cardiff.
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Details
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Opening
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10 am – 5 pm
daily. Open Bank Holiday Mondays.
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Pricing:
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Free |
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Contact:
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Tel : +44 (0)29
20573500 |
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Getting
Here:
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St Fagans:
National History Museum, St Fagans, Cardiff, CF5 6XB. 4
miles west of Cardiff City Centre, just off the A4232.
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Castell Coch
Cardiff's very own fairytale castle, Castell Coch, nestles in
the woods on the outskirts of the city, with turrets and round
towers straight out of the Rapunzel story.
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Porthcawl Beaches
With its three separate bays (Sandy Bay, Tresco Bay and the
peaceful Rest Bay), Porthcawl offers miles of unspoiled sand.
Easily reached from Cardiff by car or train, the area includes
an amusement park, a seafront theatre, parks and nature
reserves.
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Caerphilly Mountain
Offering panoramic views and a variety of scenery, the top of
Caerphilly Mountain can be reached by bus or car. This is a very
popular area for walkers of all ages, with clearly marked paths.
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St David's Cathedral
St David's was built as a Catholic church in 1887, and became a
cathedral and seat of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cardiff
in 1916. It is the focal point for the Catholic faith in
Cardiff.
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Tredegar House and Gardens
A short trip from Cardiff, Tredegar House is a Charles II
country manor set on over 90 acres of parkland and formal
gardens. There are occasional guided tours of the house, and
audio tours of the gardens are always available. The house is
also home to several craftsmen who demonstrate their skills.
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Barry Island
This old-fashioned seaside resort offers a beach, a fun fair and
a host of amusement arcades, shops, cafes and takeaway outlets
along the sea front. In the winter, the beach and headland are
illuminated in a spectacular fashion. The much-enhanced Pleasure
Park is full of exciting new rides for children of all ages.
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Llandaff Cathedral
The Cathedral is a popular attraction with both worshippers and
visitors, who can take the woodland path to the cathedral from
Llandaff Green.
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Flat Holm
Island
Standing five miles off the Cardiff coast, Flat Holm was the
destination for Marconi's first radio message sent over water.
The island is now a picturesque nature reserve with war
fortifications and a lighthouse still visible. Boats depart from
the harbour on Barry Island and tours run from April to October
daily.
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Llancaiach Fawr
Travel 15 miles north of Cardiff and 350 years back in time.
This award-winning museum re-enacts history, specifically the
year 1645, showcasing life during the English Civil War. Guided
tours are full of tales from the 17th century, from medical
remedies to crime and punishment.
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Cardiff's National Museum and Gallery
The Museum is known for its eclectic art and science
collections, with emphasis on the story of Wales. The Gallery
displays modern and classic sculpture, as well as work from the
old masters and modern artists.
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Twmbarlwm Mountain
A short drive east of Cardiff, Twmbarlwm is a pretty little
mountain that makes an ideal viewpoint over the surrounding
countryside. It is possible to take a car almost to the top of
the mountain,
or a more challenging
seven-mile walk from the village of Pant yr Eos. The
romantically inclined come here in the evening to watch the sun
go down.
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Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk
This challenging
27-mile links the three ridges of Mynydd-y-Grug, Thornhill and
Eglwysilan. Caerphilly makes a convenient starting point, as it
is easily accessible from Cardiff. The reward is panoramic views
over the Brecon Beacons and the Bristol Channel. On a clear day
it is possible to catch glimpses of Somerset.
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