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Cardiff Tourist Attractions and Cardiff Sightseeing
(Cardiff, Glamorgan, South Wales, UK)



This Welsh capital has never been more appealing and there is plenty to see within both the city centre and around Cardiff Bay, with tourist attractions ranging from waterfront shops and restaurants, to boat trips and even a world-class rugby stadium. Visitors to Cardiff regularly choose to join a sightseeing bus tour of the city, and these link all of the main places of interest.

For something more intimate, guided walking tours of central Cardiff are equally enjoyable and can also be quite entertaining. Close by, neighbouring attractions for tourists prepared to travel to the city's outskirts include the Cosmeston Medieval Village in the Vale of Glamorgan, and both Caerphilly Mountain and the Twmbarlwm Mountain, which reside within the Caerphilly and Abergavenny areas respectively.

Cardiff Tourist Attractions: Cardiff Guided Bus Tours - Cardiff, Wales, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1789 299866
Cardiff has several regular open-top hop on / hop off guided by tours, allowing you to both tour the city with ease and enjoy some informative commentary en route. These buses are operated by CitySightSeeing and Guide Friday, and comprise approximately 11 different stops, such as Cardiff Castle, the City Hall, the National Museum of Wales, the Welsh national Assembly, the Mermaid Quay, and the Millennium Stadium. Conveniently, you are able to leave the bus at any stop and then get back on when you are ready.
Cardiff attraction open: April to October, daily - 09:30 to 17:00; November to December, Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to 16:00
Cardiff attraction admission: charge




Cardiff Tourist Attractions: Walking Tours of Cardiff - Cardiff Welcome Centre, 16 Wood Street, Cardiff, CF10 1ES, Wales, UK
Tel: +44 (0)29 2022 7281
The are a number of walking tours around Cardiff and these provide tourists with a real insight into the city's rich heritage and history. Guided walking tours of the city are generally led by tour guides who live in the area and are almost always able to answer any queston that you may like to ask.

Cardiff Tourist Attractions: Cardiff Bay Visitor Centre - Harbour Drive, Cardiff, CF10 4PA, Wales, UK
Tel: +44 (0)29 20 463833
Cardiff Bay Visitor Centre, featuring award-winning architecture, is situated in the heart of the Bay and has become one of the most instantly recognisable landmarks in this area. Featuring a popular gift shop, information about the history of the region and future plans, other attractions at the Visitor Centre include a display about the 'Spirit of Cardiff' - a famous speed boat which is actually one of the fastest in the world.
Cardiff attraction open: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 17:00, Saturday and Sunday - 10:30 to 17:00
Cardiff attraction admission: free

Cardiff Tourist Attractions: River Taff - Cardiff Welcome Centre, 16 Wood Street, Cardiff, CF10 1ES, Wales, UK
Tel: +44 (0)29 2022 7281
The River Taff has always been an important part of local life and the city has very much grown around this river. Running through the heart of the city, there are a number of scenic river walks available, which pass many appealing sights and landmarks along the way, such as Llandaff Cathedral and the Castle.

Cardiff Tourist Attractions: Steamer Cruises - Waverley Excursions, Gwalia Buildings, Barry Docks, Cardiff, CF62 5QR, Wales, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1446 720656
Steamer Cruises, in the Penarth area, are one of the most pleasant ways to travel outside of Cardiff. Departing from Penarth Pier, the Steamer Cruises travel to destinations include Weston-Super-Mare and the Gower coast. Scenic evening cruises are also available in the summer months.
Cardiff attraction open: Monday to Saturday - 09:00 to 17:30
Cardiff attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children

Cardiff Tourist Attractions: Cardiff CATS - The Warehouse, 7 Hunter Street, Cardiff, CF10 5GX, Wales, UK
Tel: +44 (0)29 2048 8842
The Cardiff CATS are water buses travelling from the Bay to the Penarth Marina. With a number of stops along the way, this inexpensive journey is a popular way to sightsee from a distance and affords many panoramic views, perfect for keen photographers looking to cature the city from a different angle.
Cardiff attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children

Cardiff Tourist Attractions: Cosmeston Medieval Village - Cosmeston Park, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, CF64 5UY, Wales, UK
Tel: +44 (0)29 2070 1678
Cosmeston Medieval Village is situated in Cosmeston Park, within the neighbouring Vale of Glamorgan. This fully restored medieval village is easy to reach from the city and includes costumed actors, medieval features and many seasonal events.
Cardiff attraction open: Monday to Saturday, November to March - 10:30 to 16:00, April to October - 10:30 to 17:00
Cardiff attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children and families

Cardiff Tourist Attractions: Mermaid Quay - Harbour Drive, Cardiff, CF10 4PA, Wales, UK
Tel: +44 (0)870 241 5093
Located in the heart of Cardiff Bay is the Mermaid Quay, a popular area with many trendy restaurants, cafés and bars, many with exceptional views of the waterfront area. The Glee Club is also located on the Mermaid Quay and regular performances take place here every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, usually attracting large crowds.

Cardiff Tourist Attractions: Caerphilly Mountain - Cardiff Welcome Centre, 16 Wood Street, Cardiff, CF10 1ES, Wales, UK
Tel: +44 (0)29 2022 7281
Caerphilly Mountain, in the Caerphilly district, is amongst the most spectacular natural attractions in the entire area. Providing stunning panoramic views of Cardiff and the surrounding scenic countryside, Caerphilly Mountain is an extremely popular spot for walkers, and although mountain is hilly, the pathways are not to steep and are fairly easy to walk along.
Cardiff attraction open: daily - 24 hours
Cardiff attraction admission: free

Cardiff Tourist Attractions: Twmbarlwm Mountain - Cardiff Welcome Centre, 16 Wood Street, Cardiff, CF10 1ES, Wales, UK
Tel: +44 (0)29 2022 7281
Twmbarlwm Mountain can be found in the Abergavenny area and is within easy reach of the city centre. This attractive mountain has several walking trails, with spectacular views of the surrounding area. It is also possible to drive up much of the mountain to areas suitable for picnics.
Cardiff attraction open: daily - 24 hours
Cardiff attraction admission: free

Cardiff Tourist Attractions: Cardiff Theatres - Cardiff, Wales, UK
Cardiff is home to a number of excellent theatres, regularly hosting impressive theatrical productions, dramas, comedies, concerts, operas, workshops and exhibitions. Popular theatres in the city include the following:

• Sherman Theatre - Senghennydd Road, Cardiff, CF24 4YE, Wales, UK
  Tel: +44 (0)29 2064 6900
• New Theatre - Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3LN, Wales, UK
  Tel: +44 (0)29 2087 8889
• Bute Theatre - Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3ER, Wales, UK
  Tel: +44 (0)29 2037 2175

Cardiff Tourist Attractions: Millennium Stadium Guided Tours - Westgate Street, Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, CF10 1JA, Wales, UK
Tel: +44 (0)292 082 2228
Guided tours of the Millennium Stadium are available throughout the week and provide visitors to the stadium to experience behind the scenes. The Millennium Stadium, in the city centre, is now considered to be one of the best rugby stadiums in the whole world and host many important rugby matches, boasting an overall capacity of just under 75,000 spectators.
Cardiff attraction open: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 10:00 to 16:30
Cardiff attraction admission: charge

Cardiff Tourist Attractions: Craft in the Bay - 57 Bute Street, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, CF10 6AJ, Wales, UK
Tel: +44 (0)29 2048 4611
Craft in the Bay is a popular tourist attraction in the Bay area, with a large showroom filled with a variety of arts and crafts, perfect for those looking for a quality souvenir of their Welsh holiday. Other attractions at the Craft in the Bay include a gift shop selling jewellery, ceramics and woodwork, workshops, demonstrations and a coffee shop.
Cardiff attraction open: daily - 10:00 to 17:00
Cardiff attraction admission: free

 
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