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Cardiff

Cardiff is a compact, friendly capital. Discover pop-up dining, intimate gigs and global sporting events. We have national museums, a spectacular castle, and a 76,000 seater stadium right in the heart of the city.

 

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Cardiff City Centre.

Cardiff City Centre taken from Cardiff Castle

Woman and man walking in a flower filled urban park.

Enjoy a short stay in Cardiff

Cardiff is a vibrant, cosmopolitan hub with a warm Welsh welcome. Find out what's on offer.

Topics:

  • Couples
  • Groups
  • Family
  • City / Town
Cardiff
Aerial image of Cardiff with the castle and the stadium in view.

Cardiff for first-timers

Coming to Cardiff for a sports event? Make an epic weekend of it in our legendary capital city.

Topics:

  • Couples
  • City / Town
  • Food
  • Shopping centres and malls
Cardiff
Rugby fans crowding the streets of Cardiff.

A Cardiff fan guide: where to eat, drink and visit

Visiting Cardiff for an event? Make the most of your time in the capital with these recommendations

Topics:

  • City / Town
  • Stadium / Arena
  • Concerts
  • Food
Cardiff
A group kitted out in helmets and lifej ackets using their oars to take on the rapids in a blue dinghy.

Urban adventures in Cardiff

Getting into the nooks and crannies of Cardiff, urban style. Get ready for fun in the capital!

Topics:

  • City / Town
  • Pub
  • Bar
  • Boutiques and arcades
Cardiff
Outside front photo of the Wales Millennium Centre.

24 hours in Cardiff

If you're visiting Cardiff for the first time, here are some things you must experience.

Topics:

  • Tours
  • City / Town
  • Shopping
  • Shopping centres and malls
Cardiff
A burger with potato wedges on a black tray.

Cardiff's top plant-based cafes and restaurants

The ultimate guide to the best vegan and vegetarian food in Cardiff.

Topics:

  • City / Town
  • List
  • Food
Cardiff
Cardiff Castle with Pride and Y Ddraig Goch flags flying

Out and about in the Welsh capital

Cardiff's lively LGBT+ scene sits amidst the city's shopping district and historical sites.

Topics:

  • LGBTQ+
  • City / Town
  • My place
  • Accommodation
Cardiff
drone footage looking down onto Cardiff Castle with green grass and city view in far distance

Dog in the city: exploring dog friendly Cardiff

Lottie Gross and her dog Arty, explore dog-friendly things to do on a city break in Cardiff.

Topics:

  • City / Town
  • Outdoor
Cardiff
Two women walking in an autumnal park.

Explore Cardiff's suburbs

Explore the cultural, culinary and quintessentially Cardiff with our guide to the city's suburbs.

Topics:

  • City / Town
  • Food
  • Drink
Cardiff
A couple walking through an indoor Victorian shopping arcade

Sensational shopping in the capital city

Find surprising independent delights nestled amongst your big brand favourites in Cardiff.

Topics:

  • City / Town
  • Shopping
  • Boutiques and arcades
  • Shopping centres and malls
Cardiff
Man holding his phone in the air taking a photo over Cardiff.

Capture and share the best bits of Cardiff

Where to find the best places to snap scroll-stopping photos in the capital city

Topics:

  • Wellness activities
  • AONB
  • Trip
  • Outdoor
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Must do in Cardiff Bay

A local's guide to all the things to see and do for brilliant day out in Cardiff Bay.

Topics:

  • Family
  • Coastline
  • City / Town
  • Restaurant
Cardiff
Pizza going into a pizza oven.

Dusty Knuckle, Cardiff

Cooking up a storm - Cardiff's indie food scene

Fancy a bite? Here's the lowdown on the coolest cafés and most excellent eateries in Cardiff.

Topics:

  • City / Town
  • List
  • Food
  • Restaurant
Cardiff

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Exterior of Uncommon Ground Coffee shop, Cardiff.

Digital nomads: WFH and laptop working in Cardiff

The best coffee shops and coworking spaces in Cardiff for those bored of working from home or the office.

Topics:

  • List
  • Food
  • Drink
Cardiff
View of Cardiff Castle, South Wales

Cardiff Castle: an all-action attraction!

From the gargoyles on the castle walls to secret tunnels, Cardiff Castle is brought vividly to life.

Topics:

  • Tours
  • Historic buildings
  • Family
  • City / Town
Cardiff
Crowd watch a giant peach in the sky against a back drop of fire works

Cardiff as the world's stage

Learn about some of the biggest events held in Wales' capital city.

Topics:

  • City / Town
  • Stadium / Arena
  • Outdoor
Cardiff
Two adults and a child on a boat hold up a 14lb starry smoothound fish.

Sea fishing with the family out of Cardiff Bay

Dave Lewis heads out to Cardiff Bay and the Bristol Channel for a family fishing trip.

Topics:

  • Tours
  • Family
  • Coastline
  • Outdoor
Cardiff

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