Guidebook for Cardiff

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Guidebook for Cardiff

Food Scene

Tiny place but excellent food
31 helybéli ajánlásával
Cafe Citta
4 Church St
31 helybéli ajánlásával
Tiny place but excellent food
Fab coffee, lovely staff
Organicafè
104 Caerphilly Rd
Fab coffee, lovely staff
Just inside Bute Park - quaint tea rooms serving lovely cakes
17 helybéli ajánlásával
Pettigrew Tea Rooms
Castle Street
17 helybéli ajánlásával
Just inside Bute Park - quaint tea rooms serving lovely cakes
Lovely breakfast/brunch venue as well as coffee shop
27 helybéli ajánlásával
Penylan Pantry
72 Kimberley Rd
27 helybéli ajánlásával
Lovely breakfast/brunch venue as well as coffee shop
Cosy & lively bar/restaurant
45 helybéli ajánlásával
Juno Lounge
14 Wellfield Rd
45 helybéli ajánlásával
Cosy & lively bar/restaurant
Lovely setting in one of the arcades
17 helybéli ajánlásával
Barkers Tea Rooms
8-12 High Street Arcade
17 helybéli ajánlásával
Lovely setting in one of the arcades
Mowgli's Crwys Road -INDIAN RESTAURANT CARDIFF Mouthwatering Delicious Authentic Tasty Cuisine MENU
151 Crwys Rd
6 helybéli ajánlásával
Good Indian
Country pub with great food -http://cefnmablyarms.com/
11 helybéli ajánlásával
Cefn Mably Arms
11 helybéli ajánlásával
Country pub with great food -http://cefnmablyarms.com/
Good food & close to the Principality Stadium - www.casanovacardiff.uk
6 helybéli ajánlásával
Casanova
13 Quay St.
6 helybéli ajánlásával
Good food & close to the Principality Stadium - www.casanovacardiff.uk
Good Italian restaurant just outside the City Centre - www.i-giardini.com
6 helybéli ajánlásával
Giardini Di Sorrento
12 City Rd
6 helybéli ajánlásával
Good Italian restaurant just outside the City Centre - www.i-giardini.com
Good Chinese - www.summerpalace.co.uk
Summer Palace Restaurant
2-4 High St
Good Chinese - www.summerpalace.co.uk
Good food & lovely building
23 helybéli ajánlásával
Chapel 1877 Bar & Restaurant
Churchill Way
23 helybéli ajánlásával
Good food & lovely building
Established family run eatery
Madeira Restaurante
1 & 2 Guildford Crescent
Established family run eatery
Lovely Bistro
Old Post House
Greenwood Lane
Lovely Bistro

Arts & Culture

West End shows - www.wmc.org.uk/en/whats-on/events
47 helybéli ajánlásával
Millennium Centre station
47 helybéli ajánlásával
West End shows - www.wmc.org.uk/en/whats-on/events
Interesting & fun - museum.wales/stfagans/whatson/
328 helybéli ajánlásával
St Fagans Nemzeti Történeti Múzeum
328 helybéli ajánlásával
Interesting & fun - museum.wales/stfagans/whatson/
Entertainment centre under one roof cinema, food, drinks, art, performances & classes - /www.chapter.org
112 helybéli ajánlásával
Chapter Művészeti Központ
Market Road
112 helybéli ajánlásával
Entertainment centre under one roof cinema, food, drinks, art, performances & classes - /www.chapter.org
Something for everyone - museum.wales/cardiff/whatson/
221 helybéli ajánlásával
Cardiffi Nemzeti Múzeum
221 helybéli ajánlásával
Something for everyone - museum.wales/cardiff/whatson/
Music & performing arts venue - www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk/whats-on/
45 helybéli ajánlásával
St. David's Hall
9-11 The Hayes
45 helybéli ajánlásával
Music & performing arts venue - www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk/whats-on/
Plays, shows, panto's & more - http://www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk/what's-on/
54 helybéli ajánlásával
Új Színház
Park Place
54 helybéli ajánlásával
Plays, shows, panto's & more - http://www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk/what's-on/
Lots of musical talent to enjoy - www.rwcmd.ac.uk/whats_on/all_events.aspx
7 helybéli ajánlásával
Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama
North Road
7 helybéli ajánlásával
Lots of musical talent to enjoy - www.rwcmd.ac.uk/whats_on/all_events.aspx
In January 2018 Sherman Theatre became the first in Wales to win the Regional Theatre of the Year title at The Stage Awards, recognising the Sherman as the most exciting theatre in the UK, outside of London: www.shermantheatre.co.uk/whats-on/
22 helybéli ajánlásával
Sherman Theatre
Senghennydd Road
22 helybéli ajánlásával
In January 2018 Sherman Theatre became the first in Wales to win the Regional Theatre of the Year title at The Stage Awards, recognising the Sherman as the most exciting theatre in the UK, outside of London: www.shermantheatre.co.uk/whats-on/

Drinks & Nightlife

Relaxed place for drinks
Henry's Cafe Bar Cardiff
Park Place
Relaxed place for drinks
Quirky venue with interesting acts
Acapela Studio
Heol Y Pentre
Quirky venue with interesting acts
Variety of live music
26 helybéli ajánlásával
The Albany
125 Albany Rd
26 helybéli ajánlásával
Variety of live music
Different!
34 helybéli ajánlásával
The Dead Canary
Barrack Lane
34 helybéli ajánlásával
Different!
http://tramshedcardiff.com/listings/
50 helybéli ajánlásával
Tramshed
Clare Road
50 helybéli ajánlásával
http://tramshedcardiff.com/listings/
If you enjoy beer & ale - www.tinyrebel.co.uk/bars/cardiff/
34 helybéli ajánlásával
Tiny Rebel Cardiff
25 Westgate St
34 helybéli ajánlásával
If you enjoy beer & ale - www.tinyrebel.co.uk/bars/cardiff/
For the drink of the moment - www.ginandjuice.com
17 helybéli ajánlásával
Gin and Juice
6 Castle Arcade
17 helybéli ajánlásával
For the drink of the moment - www.ginandjuice.com
www.clwb.net
25 helybéli ajánlásával
Clwb Ifor Bach
11 Womanby St
25 helybéli ajánlásával
www.clwb.net
Grade 2 listed pub with lots of original features: www.sabrain.com/pubs-and-hotels/leased-tenanted/rc/golden-cross/
The Golden Cross
283 Hayes Bridge Rd
Grade 2 listed pub with lots of original features: www.sabrain.com/pubs-and-hotels/leased-tenanted/rc/golden-cross/
Popular Inner City Bar
18 helybéli ajánlásával
The Alchemist Cardiff
117 St Mary St
18 helybéli ajánlásával
Popular Inner City Bar

Sightseeing

Beautiful interior
376 helybéli ajánlásával
Cardiffi vár
Castle St
376 helybéli ajánlásával
Beautiful interior
Lovely setting (especially on a nice day!) with lots of eateries & bars & filming location: www.cardiffbay.co.uk
111 helybéli ajánlásával
Bae Caerdydd/Cardiff Bay station
Bute Street
111 helybéli ajánlásával
Lovely setting (especially on a nice day!) with lots of eateries & bars & filming location: www.cardiffbay.co.uk
The Esplanade at Penarth has a Art Deco pier & also a number of good eateries, notably James Sommerin (if your pocket can stretch to Michelin star fine dining!)
75 helybéli ajánlásával
Penarth Pier Pavilion
The Esplanade
75 helybéli ajánlásával
The Esplanade at Penarth has a Art Deco pier & also a number of good eateries, notably James Sommerin (if your pocket can stretch to Michelin star fine dining!)
The ultimate fairy tale castle
168 helybéli ajánlásával
Castell Coch
168 helybéli ajánlásával
The ultimate fairy tale castle
Beautiful Victorian arcades with interesting shops & cafe's
18 helybéli ajánlásával
Castle Quarter Arcade
Castle Street
18 helybéli ajánlásával
Beautiful Victorian arcades with interesting shops & cafe's
Walk or cycle across the Barrage at Cardiff Bay for great views
62 helybéli ajánlásával
Cardiff Bay Barrage station
Cargo Road
62 helybéli ajánlásával
Walk or cycle across the Barrage at Cardiff Bay for great views
Lovely architecture
6 helybéli ajánlásával
Cathays Park
6 helybéli ajánlásával
Lovely architecture
Where all the money is made - literally!: www.royalmint.com
18 helybéli ajánlásával
A Királyi Pénzverde
18 helybéli ajánlásával
Where all the money is made - literally!: www.royalmint.com
Approximately 45 minutes drive but worth it for the trip down the pit: www.museum.wales/bigpit/
174 helybéli ajánlásával
Big Pit Nemzeti Szénbányászati Múzeum
174 helybéli ajánlásával
Approximately 45 minutes drive but worth it for the trip down the pit: www.museum.wales/bigpit/
If you are a fan of the series this is a must: www.getyourguide.com/barry-l859/gavin-and-stacey-tour-t11270/?utm_force=0
Gavin & Stacy (Stacy's Home)
47 Trinity St
If you are a fan of the series this is a must: www.getyourguide.com/barry-l859/gavin-and-stacey-tour-t11270/?utm_force=0
Much filming for Torchwood took place in Cardiff Bay, the Tower was the secret entrance to Torchwood: www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g186460-d2424133-r152799377-Water_Tower-Cardiff_South_Wales_Wales.html
Water Tower by William Pye
Much filming for Torchwood took place in Cardiff Bay, the Tower was the secret entrance to Torchwood: www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g186460-d2424133-r152799377-Water_Tower-Cardiff_South_Wales_Wales.html
Britain's second largest castle after Windsor: www.visitcaerphilly.com/posts/caerphilly-castle
117 helybéli ajánlásával
Caerphilly vára
Castle Street
117 helybéli ajánlásával
Britain's second largest castle after Windsor: www.visitcaerphilly.com/posts/caerphilly-castle

Entertainment & Activities

A wonderful stadium in the centre of the city: www.principalitystadium.wales/tours/principality-stadium-tour/
324 helybéli ajánlásával
Principality Stadion
Westgate Street
324 helybéli ajánlásával
A wonderful stadium in the centre of the city: www.principalitystadium.wales/tours/principality-stadium-tour/
Fun but challenging!: www.escaperoomscardiff.co.uk
11 helybéli ajánlásával
Escape Rooms Cardiff
119 St Mary St
11 helybéli ajánlásával
Fun but challenging!: www.escaperoomscardiff.co.uk
Comedy club & live music venue: www.glee.co.uk/comedy/cardiff/
19 helybéli ajánlásával
The Glee Club Cardiff
19 helybéli ajánlásával
Comedy club & live music venue: www.glee.co.uk/comedy/cardiff/
Activities to suit all ages: www.ciww.com/activities/
84 helybéli ajánlásával
Cardiff International White Water
Watkiss Way
84 helybéli ajánlásával
Activities to suit all ages: www.ciww.com/activities/
Swim, gym, dance here: http://www.leisurecentre.com/cardiff-international-pool
49 helybéli ajánlásával
Cardiff International Pool
Olympian Drive
49 helybéli ajánlásával
Swim, gym, dance here: http://www.leisurecentre.com/cardiff-international-pool
Ice skating & home of the Cardiff Devils: www.violaarena.com
Olympian Drive
Olympian Drive
Ice skating & home of the Cardiff Devils: www.violaarena.com
Home of the Bluebirds: http://www.cardiffblues.com/
77 helybéli ajánlásával
Cardiff City Stadion állomás
Leckwith Road
77 helybéli ajánlásával
Home of the Bluebirds: http://www.cardiffblues.com/
Home of the Cardiff Blues: http://www.cardiffblues.com/
11 helybéli ajánlásával
Cardiff Blues
Westgate Street
11 helybéli ajánlásával
Home of the Cardiff Blues: http://www.cardiffblues.com/
Large variety of live acts: motorpointarenacardiff.co.uk/whats-on
65 helybéli ajánlásával
Motorpoint Arena Cardiff
Mary Ann Street
65 helybéli ajánlásával
Large variety of live acts: motorpointarenacardiff.co.uk/whats-on
Cinema, 10 pin bowling, Laser Quest, Pure Gym & Bier Keller all under one roof! http://www.stadiumplaza.co.uk/
Stadium Plaza
Wood Street
Cinema, 10 pin bowling, Laser Quest, Pure Gym & Bier Keller all under one roof! http://www.stadiumplaza.co.uk/
Indoor climbing centre 10 minutes drive - CF24 2RZ: bouldersuk.com
12 helybéli ajánlásával
Boulders
Pengam Road
12 helybéli ajánlásával
Indoor climbing centre 10 minutes drive - CF24 2RZ: bouldersuk.com
Trampoline Centre 10 minutes drive - CF24 2RZ: www.infinitytrampolinepark.co.uk/
Infinity Trampoline Park Cardiff
Pengam Road
Trampoline Centre 10 minutes drive - CF24 2RZ: www.infinitytrampolinepark.co.uk/
Go Karting Centre CF24 1PT - www.team-sport.co.uk/trackside-news/trackside-newsnew-cardiff-track/
TeamSport Indoor Go Karting Cardiff
11 Newport Rd
Go Karting Centre CF24 1PT - www.team-sport.co.uk/trackside-news/trackside-newsnew-cardiff-track/
Three 18 hole golf courses including the 2010 Ryder Cup course, also Spa facilities and restaurants - www.celtic-manor.com
25 helybéli ajánlásával
Celtic Manor Resort
25 helybéli ajánlásával
Three 18 hole golf courses including the 2010 Ryder Cup course, also Spa facilities and restaurants - www.celtic-manor.com
Home to Glamorgan Cricket Club - http://www.thesseswalec.com/thesseswalec/ourvenue.html
46 helybéli ajánlásával
Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground
Sophia Walk
46 helybéli ajánlásával
Home to Glamorgan Cricket Club - http://www.thesseswalec.com/thesseswalec/ourvenue.html
Interactive, fun learning centre, great for kids: www.techniquest.org
91 helybéli ajánlásával
Techniquest
Stuart Street
91 helybéli ajánlásával
Interactive, fun learning centre, great for kids: www.techniquest.org
Site of the National Velodrome of Wales: http://www.newportlive.co.uk/venues/newport-international-sports-village
Newport International Sports Village
Velodrome Way
Site of the National Velodrome of Wales: http://www.newportlive.co.uk/venues/newport-international-sports-village
Great for kids: www.cefnmablyfarmpark.com
19 helybéli ajánlásával
Cefn Mably Farm Park
Began Road
19 helybéli ajánlásával
Great for kids: www.cefnmablyfarmpark.com
Cefn Mably Lakes is the nearest for fishing, see link for information on fishing in the area: http://cardiff-fishing.co.uk/
Cefn Mably Lakes
Cefn Mably Lakes is the nearest for fishing, see link for information on fishing in the area: http://cardiff-fishing.co.uk/
Horse riding information: www.outdoorcardiff.com/trails-across-cardiff/horse-riding/
Cardiff Riding School
Fields Park Road
Horse riding information: www.outdoorcardiff.com/trails-across-cardiff/horse-riding/

Parks & Nature

Large, beautiful City Centre park
181 helybéli ajánlásával
Bute Park
North Road
181 helybéli ajánlásával
Large, beautiful City Centre park
It has everything, Lake, parkland, gardens, playground, woodland, tennis & bowling facilities
30 helybéli ajánlásával
Roath Park Lake
30 helybéli ajánlásával
It has everything, Lake, parkland, gardens, playground, woodland, tennis & bowling facilities
Wide open space & also a playground for small children
28 helybéli ajánlásával
Pontcanna Fields
42 Fields Park Rd
28 helybéli ajánlásával
Wide open space & also a playground for small children
Beautiful Rhododendron display in the Spring
14 helybéli ajánlásával
Cefn Onn Park
14 helybéli ajánlásával
Beautiful Rhododendron display in the Spring
Beautiful Brecon Beacons - wonderful views from the top of Pen-y-Fan, weather permitting!
279 helybéli ajánlásával
Brecon Beacons
Beacons Park
279 helybéli ajánlásával
Beautiful Brecon Beacons - wonderful views from the top of Pen-y-Fan, weather permitting!
Local nature reserve & a haven for wildlife
32 helybéli ajánlásával
Cosmeston Lakes Country Park
32 helybéli ajánlásával
Local nature reserve & a haven for wildlife
National Trust owned & just on the eastern outskirt of Cardiff
48 helybéli ajánlásával
Tredegar House
48 helybéli ajánlásával
National Trust owned & just on the eastern outskirt of Cardiff
The Taff Trail is a 55 mile (88 km) cycle and walking route starting in the south in Cardiff Bay and travelling north to Brecon Theatre. The trail passes through towns, villages and localities along the way. It is made up of old railway paths, forest paths and canals and follows National Cycle Route 8. You can find a great map of the route on the Sustrans website at www.sustrans.org.uk/ncn/map/route/taff-trail-cardiff-to-brecon
Taff Trail
Taff Trail
The Taff Trail is a 55 mile (88 km) cycle and walking route starting in the south in Cardiff Bay and travelling north to Brecon Theatre. The trail passes through towns, villages and localities along the way. It is made up of old railway paths, forest paths and canals and follows National Cycle Route 8. You can find a great map of the route on the Sustrans website at www.sustrans.org.uk/ncn/map/route/taff-trail-cardiff-to-brecon
Open space, forest & pebble beach all in one - also has a nice cafe
32 helybéli ajánlásával
Porthkerry Country Park
Park Road
32 helybéli ajánlásával
Open space, forest & pebble beach all in one - also has a nice cafe
A 20 minute drive to the West of Cardiff but great for a day out: http://www.margamcountrypark.co.uk/
73 helybéli ajánlásával
Margam Country Park Nemzeti Park
73 helybéli ajánlásával
A 20 minute drive to the West of Cardiff but great for a day out: http://www.margamcountrypark.co.uk/
Peaceful, tranquil gardens to enjoy. www.insolecourt.org
Insole Court
Fairwater Road
Peaceful, tranquil gardens to enjoy. www.insolecourt.org
For bird lovers: www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/newport-wetlands
30 helybéli ajánlásával
RSPB Newport Wetlands vizes élőhely
West Nash Road
30 helybéli ajánlásával
For bird lovers: www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/newport-wetlands

Getting Around

Easy & cheap way to get into the City: https://bustimes.org/services/x59-cardiff-city-centre-cardiff-east-park-ride www.cardiffbus.com/park-and-ride#cardiff-east
Cardiff East Park & Ride
Easy & cheap way to get into the City: https://bustimes.org/services/x59-cardiff-city-centre-cardiff-east-park-ride www.cardiffbus.com/park-and-ride#cardiff-east
http://maps.google.com/?q=Ipswich%20Road,ROATH,Cardiff,GB,CF23%209AQ
6 helybéli ajánlásával
Enterprise Rent-A-Car - Cardiff East
Ipswich Road
6 helybéli ajánlásával
http://maps.google.com/?q=Ipswich%20Road,ROATH,Cardiff,GB,CF23%209AQ
Nearest train station (Heath Halt High Level) is less than 10 minutes drive away and will take you into Cardiff Queen Street, Cardiff Central or Cardiff Bay in 6 - 15 minutes: www.journeycheck.com/tfwrail/search?from=HHL&to=CDF
Transport for Wales
47 Penarth Rd
Nearest train station (Heath Halt High Level) is less than 10 minutes drive away and will take you into Cardiff Queen Street, Cardiff Central or Cardiff Bay in 6 - 15 minutes: www.journeycheck.com/tfwrail/search?from=HHL&to=CDF
The city bus service has a stop just along the road and is listed as 'Pentwyn Shopping Centre' on the timetable: passenger-line-assets.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/ccts/VB/53-timetable-20180222-d818186b.pdf
Cardiff Bus Depot
Sloper Road
The city bus service has a stop just along the road and is listed as 'Pentwyn Shopping Centre' on the timetable: passenger-line-assets.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/ccts/VB/53-timetable-20180222-d818186b.pdf