Cardiff Travel Guide
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Cardiff, Capital of Wales since 1955 Wales has undergone many changes in the last decade and nowhere is this more apparent than the transformation of the capital city, Cardiff. Very compact for a city, and far quieter than London, it attracts large numbers of visitors who come for the shopping, the nightlife, the peaceful parks and surrounding … Read Cardiff introduction
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Waterfront & Britannia Parks
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The Cardiff Bay development isn't all about new buildings. The Waterfront and Britannia Parks are a pair of beautifully sculpted embankments, stretching along the Norwegian Church Arts Centre and Cardiff Bay Visitor Centre . Stroll …
The St David's Hotel & Spa
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A by-word for extravagance as far as Cardiff hotels are concerned, St. David's Hotel is equipped to offer the ultimate in quality hospitality and is in …
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Loads to do, so compact, make sure you go to the castle, and the bay. Fantastic
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Introduction
Cardiff is small enough to be friendly and big enough to entertain. Sport is at its heart (the Millennium Stadium looms large) and Cardiff Bay gleams with restaurants and civic majesty. With Victorian-era castles and parks, it's a capital the Welsh can be proud of.
Not to miss
Cardiff Castle Long cut off from the outside world, Cardiff Castle is more a collection of castles built around a lush, grassy, peacock-inhabited courtyard. The earliest built is the 12th-century Norman keep; the most recent is an extraordinary mock-Gothic extravaganza dreamed up by the …
Facts for the Traveller
Population : 305350 Area : 166.50km² Longitude / Latitude : -3.21666693687 / 51.4833335876 Currency : Pound Sterling (GBP) Weights & Measures system : Metric
Getting there & Getting around
Getting there The airport is 19km (12mi) from the centre of town. On most days there are direct flights to Cardiff from destinations around the UK and continental Europe. Cardiff is served by direct trains from many other major UK cities such as London, Manchester, Birmingham and Nottingham. All …
History
Recent History Today, Cardiff is rejuvenating, with booming media and service sectors, Cardiff Bay developments and the architectural kudos and visitor influx of the Millennium Stadium. Cardiff is recovering from the collapse of the coal mining industry and whistling a confident new tune. …
Weather
Cardiff's weather can be wild and woolly, with high rainfall levels, even in the warmer months. However, the temperatures rarely climb or dip to extremes, owing to the city's coastal position. While summer maximums may rarely breach the 30°C (85°F) mark, winter minimums rarely dip …
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